8th Grade Math
Important Dates
Important Dates
January
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
Assessments (Tests, Performance Tasks) = 30%
Assessments (Tests, Performance Tasks) = 30%
Quizzes = 20%
Quizzes = 20%
Classwork = 30%
Classwork = 30%
Participation = 10%
Participation = 10%
Homework = 10%
Homework = 10%
Assessments
Assessments
Assessments are given at the end of every chapter. Quizzes are given to prepare for the end of chapter assessments. Performance tasks are real world applications that encourage students to use the skills learned in the chapter on a more advanced level.
Assessments are given at the end of every chapter. Quizzes are given to prepare for the end of chapter assessments. Performance tasks are real world applications that encourage students to use the skills learned in the chapter on a more advanced level.
Homework
Homework
Homework packets will be given on Monday in the homework folder. Each day's homework will consist of 5-7 practice problems based on the day's lesson. The homework will be collected and graded on Friday of the week.
Homework packets will be given on Monday in the homework folder. Each day's homework will consist of 5-7 practice problems based on the day's lesson. The homework will be collected and graded on Friday of the week.
Extra Help
Extra Help
Extra help is available during lunch periods every day. Students are encouraged to use iXL as an extra resource. An online version of the textbook is available at https://my.hrw.com Username: BUGSV
Extra help is available during lunch periods every day. Students are encouraged to use iXL as an extra resource. An online version of the textbook is available at https://my.hrw.com Username: BUGSV
Password: mathiscool
Password: mathiscool
Our Mission
Our Mission
To help all students achieve their goals for higher education by helping them develop mathematical skills and thinking, to increase their confidence in their mathematical abilities, and to inspire students to pursue mathematics with enthusiasm.
To help all students achieve their goals for higher education by helping them develop mathematical skills and thinking, to increase their confidence in their mathematical abilities, and to inspire students to pursue mathematics with enthusiasm.
