Sue Duffek

8th Grade Math:

Introduction to Algebra

                                
 

MATERIALS NEEDED DAILY:

Pencils, eraser, pens, calculator, straightedge, Binder Reminder
Graph paper notebook.
Binder with a math section.


GRADING SCALE:
 A+  100%
 A  93%
 A-  90%
 B+  88%
 B  83%
 B-  80%
 C+  78%
 C  73%
 C-  70%
 D+  68%
 D  63%
 D-  60%


Our units this year are from the Connected Math Project (Dale Seymour
Publications). The units include:

Thinking with Mathematical Models: Linear and Nonlinear Relationships
Looking for Pythagoras: The Pythagorean Theorem, Rational and Irrational Numbers
Clever Counting: Permutations and Combinations
Say It With Symbols: Algebraic Reasoning
Growing, Growing, Growing: Exponential Functions
Frogs, Fleas, and Painted Cubes: Quadratic Relationships
Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps, and Mirrors: Geometry

We will also be using Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills (McDougall-Littell) California Edition

 

Weighting Scale:


Assessments: 70%
Assignments: 30%



JLS Middle School
Last modified: 8/24/07 by SDuffek
Created by: Jessie and Stephanie (January 2004)