8th Grade Math III Syllabus
El Dorado Middle School
Mrs. Kari Vang
Wk # 322 -4820
8th Grade Math III Syllabus
Course Name: 8th grade Math III
Course Emphasis: Big Ideas use a student centered approach that opens doors to abstract thought, reasoning, and inquiry as students persevere to answer the Essential Questions that introduce each section. The foundation of the program is the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Content and Standards for Mathematical Practice. Students are subtly introduced to “Habits of Mind” that help them internalize concepts for greater depth of understanding. The Big Ideas series exposes students to highly motivating and relevant problems, and it prepares students for the rigor and depth needed for a rich, mathematical education.
Textbook: Big Ideas Math
Online Textbook: www.bigideasmath.com
User name: (first initial & last name together with a 3 digit # following)
Password: Emscats1920!
Materials Needed:
2 inch 3 ring binder
Notebook paper
Pencils with erasers
Pens
4 Dividers (optional) Syllabus+, Notes, Returned Assignments, Vocabulary
Scientific calculator (optional for home usage)
Grade Components: Weighted Averages
Assignments/Activities/Warm Up 50%
Quizzes & Tests 50%
*I usually drop the lowest quiz score for each semester if all quizzes have been taken. Yet, I won’t drop the lowest quiz grade if a student is caught cheating on a quiz. Cheating on a quiz may result in a zero or reduced score. Cheating on an assignment will result in a zero for the assignment.
Assignments: Most paper & online assignments will be due at the end of class. If extra time is allotted for an assignment, then it becomes homework and collected near the beginning of class the following day. You will receive 1 yellow card with 3 late passes from your Seminar teacher to be used in Math. Late assignments will need to have a yellow or blue late pass attached from me. If it has a yellow pass attached then I need to sign your yellow late pass card at the same time. Yellow passes means that you can still earn 100% on your late assignment though a blue pass means that it is worth 50% or less. Keep in mind that I expect your late assignments to be completed if you took the extra time. Please realize that you will receive assignment points based upon your completion and accuracy of all problems. An assignment includes all daily assignments such as a worksheet or work assigned from the textbook or online assignment on Big Ideas Math. Participation points are earned for active participation on notes, warm up, activities, games and puzzles whether on iPads or otherwise. Active participation means the student is cooperative, attentive, and actively participating in learning.
Student Expectations:
Students learn Math by writing the steps from notes and then practicing problems on your own. I expect you to learn by doing the mathematical steps then you can show me what you learned easily on the quiz.
I will use CHAMPS in the classroom and hallways for voice levels.
0 - No talking
1 - Whisper
2 - Quite conversation with a partner or classmate.
3 - Normal conversation
4 - Outside voice
Cell phones are to be left in lockers during classes.
Other student expectations are detailed in Mrs. Vang’s Rules & Expectations.
*Any behavior that is disruptive or interferes with the classroom learning environment will not be tolerated. A warning will be given on the first occurrence. On the 2nd occurrence, we will have a discussion that usually will involve moving to an individual desk. On the third occurrence, a parent will be contacted and a mark will be placed on the student conduct card. Further disruptions will result in a detentions along with a mark on conduct card.
Teacher Expectations:
Before and after school, I will be available for homework assistance or tutoring. I would be happy to assist you on your math homework or assignment.
On Mrs. Vang’s Teacher Page, you can find pertinent information about this class such as past, current and future assignments. Parents and students are encouraged to contact me via email or phone if you have any questions or concerns.
*Please note, that I have high expectations for you as a student to be successful in 8th grade Math III in my classroom. You will have to work hard in my classroom by taking notes, completing your assignments , participating on warm ups, activites, games or puzzles and studying for quizzes.