warren local school district warren elementary school

Mr. Erb

Course Syllabus

 

Title:     Gr. 8 MATH                                                                      Open to Grades:     8
Term:     2006-2007 Year                                                                                          
Prerequisites     Successful completion of Grade 7 Math
Materials:

                          See Junior High Materials List

 

General Description:

 

     Grades for this class will be kept by using the following system: 

·         Homework – 10%

·         Quizzes – 15%

·         Notebook – 15%

·         Tests / Projects – 60%

 

     In order to receive full credit for any work completed or assigned, every student will need to complete his/her work on their own, have it done in the correct manner, and have it done neatly. Late work will only be accepted for absences or other school related excused absences.

 

General Goals: This course is designed to provide students learning experiences in:

1.     Number, Number Sense and Operations Standard. Students compute and make reasonable estimates using paper and pencil, technology-supported and mental methods.

 

2.     Measurement Standard. Students estimate and measure to a required degree of accuracy and preci­sion by selecting and using appropriate units, tools and technologies.

 

3.     Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard. Students identify, classify, compare and analyze characteris­tics, properties and relationships of one-, two- and three-dimensional geometric figures and objects. Students use spatial reasoning, properties of geometric objects, and transformations to analyze mathematical situations and solve problems.

 

4.    Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard. Students use patterns, relations and functions to model, represent and analyze problem situations that involve variable quantities. Students analyze, model and solve problems using various representations such as tables, graphs and equations.

 

5.     Data Analysis and Probability Standard. Students pose questions and collect, organize, represent, interpret and analyze data to answer those questions. Students develop and evaluate inferences, pre­dictions and arguments that are based on data.

6.    Mathematical Processes Standard. Students use mathematical processes and knowledge to solve problems. Students apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques and communicate mathematical ideas.

 

FOR ALGEBRA SYLLABUS VISIT THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.warrenlocal.k12.oh.us/whs/algebra/Alg-AtmosphereforAchievement_0405.pdf