Ms Robinson’s 8th Grade Math

121 Mc Mechen Street

Baltimore, Maryland21217

410-396-0864

Hello, my name is Ms Robinson and I will be teaching your child math this year. Math skills are needed for 75% of all jobs. However, I repeatedly stress to my students that “We all use math EVERY DAY.” This is true, as a certain level of math is required just to function in daily life.

Expectations and Procedures

In order to be successful in this class your child will need your encouragement and support. They will also need a positive attitude and strong work ethic. By this I simply mean that they must be willing to try. I will teach them the materials, (using their individual learning styles and accommodations and modifications), but they must apply it in order to become proficient in the math skills I cover.

Class Rules

Be on time and bring appropriate materials.

Raise your hand and wait to be recognized.

Speak respectfully and in moderate tones.

Remain in assigned work area.

Work on assigned task at all times

Respect others’ rights, property, and space.

All work should be completed in pencil

GRADING-Everything: Contributes towards the final grade.

Assessment15%

Class work/Participation45%

Quiz 5%

Projects15%

Notebook10%

Homework10%

Go to: regularly to review your grade.

Behavior and /Disruptions in Class

Provided that your child follows the above rules, as well as completing assignments for class, he/she will be successful. If your child misbehaves or is disruptive the following will occur for minor offense.

Consequences Not following Class Rules/Procedures

1st Offense – Verbal warning

2nd Offense – Student/Teacher Conference

3rd Offense – Detention

4th Offense- Phone call

5th Offense- Office referral/Parent Conference

Consequences for following Class Rules/Procedures

Praise

PBIS Eagle Bucks

Positive Phone home/email

Classroom Reward Day

Various other positive perks throughout the year

The Joy of Learning

During 8th grade, students are required to pass several assessments. The grades your child receives this year, will determine to which City-Wide high school your child will attend. The coursework is designed to enable each student to achieve important steps in preparing for high school. During this year, the student will explore the following units in mathematics.

Unit 1: Computations & Representing Numbers Unit 9: Percent & Graphs

Unit 2: Integers Unit 10: Data Analysis

Unit 3: Order of Operations Unit 11: Probability

Unit 4: Expressions Unit 12: Geometry

Unit 5: Equations/ Inequalities Unit 13: Integers

Unit 6: Graphing Linear Equations Unit 14: Representing &Solving for the Unknown

Unit 7: Formulas Unit 15: Algebra & Coordinate Plane

Unit 8: Proportional Thinking

Homework: 

You will receive homework daily. A helpful hint is that you review your class notes everyday. This will help you remember what is going on and understand the concepts better. Also, listening and following directions will allow you to do personal best on class activities and test.

Attendance: 

If you are absent from school/class, you are required to make up any missed assignments. If you are consistently absent or late to school, it will affect your final grade.If you are consistently late or absent from class, your parents will be contacted by letter or telephone call.

Coach Class: 

Students who need extra help can come to coach class on Wednesdays and Thursday from 3:00-3:45. If you feel you need coach class sign up with Ms. Robinson.

Materials 

  • Large three ring binder with dividers
  • Pencils Only
  • Notebook paper
  • Note cards (Colorful/lined)
  • Personal pencil sharpener
  • Calculator -Mount Royal will provide a TI-15 calculator for your child’s use during class. However, they

must have their own calculator available for homework assignments. If you plan to purchase a calculator,

we suggest the TI -15 as it will be useful throughout their school years.

 Binder Set Up

1. Countdown

2. Notes

3. Notes

4. Class work

5. Homework

There is a vast amount of information your will learn. Eating a healthy breakfast and coming to school ready with a great attitude is the best start to learning and succeeding. I look forward to working with you to do your very best.

Thank you

Ms. T. Robinson

Math Teacher

Room 235

8th Grade Math 2010-2011/T.Robinson

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I have read and discussed this letter as well as class requirements with my child.

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