Sharon Wagers 

     Hi, my name is Sharon Wagers.  This year is going to be filled with fun learning Math experiences.  That's right. You heard me correctly. Even if Math is not your favorite subject, it doesn't have to be boring. Don't get me wrong, we are going to work hard but we are going to have fun in the process and you are going to be successful. So get ready. I've been preparing all summer and I'm ready for another year of knocking those Georgia Milestone scores out of the park.

A little about me...

Teaching Experience:  I am a college graduate from Georgia State University with a degree in Business. I worked in the private sector for fifteen years before going back to school to graduate from Union College in Kentucky, finishing my Master's degree at Berry in Education. Now I've been teaching for over 20 years. I chose to teach 8th grade Math over every subject since my 8th grade Math teacher caused me to fall in love with Math and I've loved it ever since. I've never regretted the career change. Having no regrets in a decision lets you know you made the right decision. I look forward to coming to work everyday. Learning Math is all about attitude. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, then you can learn. I believe in keeping things simple, don't complicate what's not complicated. Take a problem one step at a time and you will find that Math is not as hard as you thought. Practice is the key, just like you would practice in sports or music or video games. Last but not least, I'm always here to help.

Syllabus:

       8th Grade Math Syllabus

Pepperell High School

Ms. Sharon Wagers

(email will be provided in class)

Grading Policy:

• 55% - Tests and Projects

• 25% - Quizzes/ Daily Assignments/ Homework

• 20% - Final Exam

(Free after school tutoring is provided on any day that is set up with Ms. Wagers a day in advance from 3:15 - 4:15 pm. Your child must be picked up by 4:15 pm)

Course Overview by Unit: 

1. Investigating Expressions,  Equations and Inequalities 

  - Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

  - From Proportions to Linear Relationships

2. Modeling Linear Relationships and Functions

               - Linear Relationships

      - Introduction to Functions

3. Analyzing Data and Systems of Linear Equations

  - Patterns in Bivariate Data

  - Systems of Linear Equations

4. Exploring Irrational Numbers and Powers

  - The Real Number System

  - Exponents and Scientific Notation

5. Exploring Geometric Relationships

  - Pythagorean Theorem

  - Volume of Curved Figures

Additional Course Information:

• All modules listed above will be distributed in print form and are available on line.

• IXLs will continue to be used as practice for each module.

• PEAR assessments will be given after each module to make sure you are understanding the content of each module as it is completed. These are computerized and graded automatically.

• Google Classroom - all handouts, homework, additional notes, and calendar of assessments will be posted here.

• Feedback - I will provide a quick turnaround time on grades, usually one day. Grades will be posted in the grade book as soon as I have a grade. 

• Communication - My email address will be posted on my board for use at any time. Parent square is also another form of communication that our school uses to keep your parents informed of what going on at school. I can communicate with your parents through this tool as well.

Classroom Expectations -- Show C.A.R.E. in the classroom:

• Be Courteous.

• Have a great Attitude.

• Show Respect.

• Put forth Effort.

Supplies Needed:

• The Must Haves- 

  • 1 inch binder or 3-pronged folder

  • tab dividers

  • pencils 

  • lined paper

  • headphones (not wireless)

• Donations (Very much appreciated)

  • extra pencils

  • Kleenex 

  • Clorox wipes

  • lined paper & computer paper

  • Expo markers