UNIT 1A: Number Concepts - Decimals
UNIT 1B: Number Concepts - Fractions
UNIT 2: Integers
UNIT 3A: Expressions & Equations
UNIT 3B: Expressions & Equations
UNIT 4A: Ratios - Conversions & Unit Rates
UNIT 4B: Ratios - Percents
UNIT 5: Geometric Concepts
UNIT 6: Data Analysis
UNIT 7: Personal Financial Literacy
We will be building on the skills learned in previous grade levels to increase our problem-solving abilities involving the mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division of whole numbers, decimal numbers, and fractions.
We will include study of personal financial literacy & data analysis to provide us with real-world applications for these skills & improve the knowledge we have of geometry & measurement to further the depth of our critical thinking skills.
Please notify me if you plan on attending my tutorials in advance to confirm my availability & so I have time to prepare materials. Tutorials are available, with notice, on:
Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:15am
Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:15pm
My conference time is during 3rd & 4th period. Please call or email to schedule a conference.
Students will have three different types of assessment scores in the gradebook.
Formative - These are quick checks that I do during class or when reviewing students work for the day to check their understanding of the topics & skills we are learning. These checks DO NOT calculate into the student's final grades. I use a 4-point system to identify who understands & is able to do the work independently & who still needs support with the concept. Here is how I break down the formative scoring:
1 - Little or No Mastery. Cannot demonstrate mastery, even with instructor assistance.
2 - Partial Mastery of Target. Demonstrates partial understanding or can perform portions of the target with assistance.
3 - Meets Expectations for Target.
4 - Advanced.
Minor Summative - This is part of student's final score & is calculated from MINOR skills/TEKS on unit assessments the students take & homework. This covers 40% of their grade (30% for honors students).Â
Major Summative - This is part of student's final score & is calculated from MAJOR skills/TEKS on unit assessments the students take. This covers 60% of their grade (70% for honors students).
