Quarter 1 - Identity
Key Topics: Number Sense, Fractions, Operations & Problem Solving
8/10/09 - Due by Friday 8/14/09 - return syllabus signed by parent and student
8/12/09 - Due by Friday 8/14/09 - expectations sheet
8/14/09 - Due by Monday 8/17/09 - math notebook and pencils (materials for class)
8/24/09 - Textbook Scavenger Hunt
8/26/09 - Division problems from class
9/15/09 - Adding/Subtracting Integer problems
9/24/09 - Divisibility Problems and Rules
9/28/09 - 10/2/09 - Estimation Group Presentations (Groups 1 & 2: Rounding, Groups 3 & 4: Front End Estimation, Groups 5 & 6: Compatible Numbers
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Quarter 2 - Change
Key Topics: Data Analysis, Probability & Equations
10/19/09 - Today you surveyed other 8th grade students using the questions that your topic area created. You need to choose 2 graphing syles (bar graph, etc) that you feel would display your data appropriately. You also need to explain in writing, how or why this type of graph would work. (2 examples, 2 explanations). You may use your textbook to look for graph samples, you may research the internet or this site for other information too. Bring all of your data to class tomorrow!
** 6th HOUR ONLY ** You also may survey other people that you know in the middle school grades (6, 7, 8) tonight since we were not completely successful in getting our questions answered within our own grade.
11/2/09 - Pattern Extra Credit. Based on today's classwork/homework assignment you are also given the opportunity to create your own pattern design for extra credit. Disclaimer: You MUST turn in the regular assignment to be eligible for the extra credit assignment. Here is extra graph/grid paper if you need it.
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Quarter 3 - Balance
Key Topics: Patterns, Algebraic Representations & Functions
1/7/10 - Pg 894 #12-26 even - Graphing Equations
1/12/10 - Pg 408 #22-30 even - Calculating Slope
2/2/10 - Parts of Circles
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Quarter 4 - Discovery
Key Topics: Geometry & Measurement, AIMS prep
3/29/10 - Quiz tomorrow! Please check the class news tab to see the information regarding the quiz and examples.
4/5/10 - 4/9/10 - AIMS Review. Focus will be on Algebraic Representations and Analysis of Change (Linear Equations)
4/12/10 - 4/15/10 - AIMS testing --- Please eat a healthy breakfast and gets lots of sleep!!! Come prepared with a book to read during quiet testing time.
4/19/10 - 5/12/10 - End of the Year Projects. Students need to select 2 projects from the choices list (or get another idea approved). All forms, including due dates, requirements, and grading rubrics are available through the highlighted links below.
Introduction / Requirements / Supplemental Questions
Due Dates / Progress Checks / Overall Grading Rubric
Project Choices & Descriptions
Weekly Work Log (must be signed by an adult supervisor)
Grading Rubrics for Choices #1-7 | Grading Rubrics for Choice #8-14 |
