The following information is provided to students and parents to help them become familiar with the course content and the expectations for students.

 

·        My course objectives are to help students use the skills of the 7th and 8th grade curriculums to increase their application and problem solving skills with the new material. 

·        I will help them be able to justify their mathematical position and help them gain confidence in their math ability.

·        I will use several different teaching strategies such as guided notes, cooperative learning activities, games, and discussions. 

·        I will be available every day during 6^th and 7^th periods and sometimes 2^nd, 4^th, and 10^th. I can help after school if set up ahead of time.

·        I will check their homework everyday by using the following guidelines:

 

 

·        Classroom rules are: Be respectful, Be responsible, Be safe and Be Productive!!

·        The approximate values of each assessment are as follows:

 

15%       Warm ups/Notebook and Red Folder Checks

25%       Homework average

25%       Quizzes and Class work

35%       Unit Tests

 

·        Bring a writing utensil, planner, and binder to class every day

·        Make good behavior choices

·        Do their homework on time-ask for help when needed

·        Stay organized-put papers where they belong right away!

o   Math is a red folder

o   Homework to be completed goes in the left side

o   Homework that is done/quizzes/tests go in the right side

o   Notes/Classwork go behind the folder in the 3 rings

·        Report to class before going to a band lesson or on a field trip

o   Hand in the homework that is due

o   Pick up the notes and homework for that day

·        At the end of each unit after the notebook and red folder check, put the unit in a folder to be stored in the room for review before the state test(April 2013) and the regents(June 2013)

·        Retest when something went wrong

o   All homework is done

o   Corrections/Explanations on the first quiz/test are done and evaluated by the teacher

·        Try their very best!! It is all about effort!!

 

The Spencer-Van Etten advanced math program allows high achieving, highly motivated students to being high school math in 8^th grade, allowing them the opportunity to ultimately take Calculus in their senior year of high school.

 

 

 

 

8^th grade-Integrated Algebra

9^th grade-Geometry

10^th grade- Algebra 2/Trigonometry

11^th grade-Pre Calculus

12^th grade-Calculus

 

Careful examination of the student’s school records

Performance on the NYS math exams

7^th grade marking period averages in math

Experience with the student in class

Attendance/Strong work ethic

Consistency on homework, class work , and testing

Discussions with other teachers

 

Extra period every other day to prepare for the 8^th grade test

Greater emphasis on independence and self-directed study

Homework on a regular basis

Use of a graphing calculator more often

Grades earned are the grades on high school transcript

Two state tests:    8^th grade NYS exam(April 2012)

 

Challenge for higher level thinking                       Challenging material

Greater opportunities at higher levels                            More work requires more time

Better prepared for college                                   Grades may drop a bit

Possibility of college credits for math                            Fast paced

 

Talk to the student and check on the work

Support the student in his/her decision(whether to participate or not)

Stay informed

 

If you have any questions, please contact me at 589-7120 or llindhor@svecsd.org

Thank you for your support in this program.