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Welcome to 8 th grade math!

Welcome to 8 th grade math!. Mrs. Rosmonowski ( coleman ) & Mrs. Shaughnessy. About mRs. Rosmonowski (Coleman). Hello! This is Mrs. Shaughnessy. (She is the funniest person ever). 3 kids Eileen (25) Shannon (23) Maggie (16) 2 dogs – THEY SHED A LOT Jack Riley HUGE CUBS FAN.

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Welcome to 8 th grade math!

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  1. Welcome to 8th grade math! Mrs. Rosmonowski (coleman) & Mrs. Shaughnessy

  2. About mRs.Rosmonowski (Coleman)

  3. Hello! This is Mrs. Shaughnessy.(She is the funniest person ever) • 3 kids • Eileen (25) • Shannon (23) • Maggie (16) • 2 dogs – THEY SHED A LOT • Jack • Riley • HUGE CUBS FAN

  4. Introductions yourself Questions to ask & REMEMBER: • What is yourname? Do you have another name you go by? • What is your favorite hobby? • What is your favorite number? • What is your best summer memory?

  5. ABOUT MATH CLASS - Syllabus • Located on my webpage… http://mrsrosmonowski.weebly.com/ • You will look at that in more detail during your first assignment! • Use my webpage for homework, upcoming assessments, answer keys, to get your parents off your back, resources, etc.

  6. Classroom Expectations • Be RESPECTFUL. We just may be the coolest teachers ever, but there is a line and please don’t cross it. We will have a great year as we maintain respect. • Everyone has a voice. Please feel free to ask questions in math. We will have a classroom where each student has a voice and is respected. • If you borrow something, please return in! (I spend a lot of money on supplies…) • Sign out at the front table (by the door) if you will be leaving the classroom!!

  7. Chromebook expectations • Bring it to every class, every day • We will do IXL daily • Only use it when you have permission • Close the screen COMPLETELY when not using it • This is a privilege that will be taken away if abused… • I don’t want to babysit you…. • Bring headphones: many days are music days!

  8. What to bring to class • Math Binder • We will set these up on Friday • Calculator  Intro to Alg– scientificAlgebra – graphing • Chromebook- CHARGED, with earbuds • Pencils with eraser • Ruler • Correcting utensil to correct bellwork and homework

  9. Absent buddy • The person sitting next to you. • KNOW THE PERSON’S NAME! • Will change every time we change seats • Duties • Check every day to see if your buddy is absent (look next to you!) • When they are absent • Take an absent buddy 1/2 sheet from the bin • Take one additional handout of everything passed out that day • Fill out the form by the end of the period • Staple all handouts to the form and put it in the hanging file folders for the current day

  10. If you are absent… • Go to the hanging folder, look under the day you were absent… • READ through the notes  • Don’t forget to turn in anything from the day you were absent!!! • If you missed a quiz, test, or exam, see me to schedule a time to make it up. • After you have read through the Absent Buddy Form, see me for any clarifying questions.

  11. homework • Please do your homework! • Practice necessary to master a skill/concept • Has shown to have a great impact on test scores and overall learning • Homework will be recorded every day • Collected (green checkmark) -100% complete • Incomplete (blue indicator) – less than 100% complete • Missing (orange indicator) – not completed • IF YOU DON’T DO YOUR HOMEWORK – NO RETAKE OPTION

  12. Types of assessments Intro to Algebra • Unit Exam • Cover each of the units in the common core • No credit for retakes • Weighted at 30% of your grade • Example: Unit 1 Exam: Real numbers and exponents Algebra • Trimester Exam • Cover each of the units in the trimester • No credit for retakes • Weighted at 30% of your grade • Example: Trimester 1: units one and two

  13. Types of Assessments cont. Intro to Algebra • Tests • Breaks up a unit • multiple tests within the unit • Weighted at 45% of your grade • MAY RETAKE for a grade • Request to Retest form with remediation • Example: Unit 1 Tests • Rational and irrational numbers • Exponents • Scientific notation Algebra • Unit Test • Tested over the entire unit • Weighted at 45% of your grade • MAY RETAKE for a grade • Request to Retest form with remediation • Example: Unit 1 Test: Expressions, Equations and Inequalities

  14. Types of assessments cont. • Quizzes (Similar in both classes) • Breaks up test concepts- weekly checkpoints • May NOT retake • MAY do quiz corrections • Weighted at 20% of your grade • Example: Converting between fractions and decimals or multi-step equations

  15. retests • Only applies to tests (not exams or quizzes) • Only applies if you complete your homework • Criteria • Any test, regardless of your score • Fill out “request to retest” form  Over in student section • Complete the 3 requirements • After all of this is done, we will agree on a time when you can come in to retest • Must retest before the unit exam • Retest score will be your final score- even if it’s lower!

  16. Quiz corrections • Rationale • Everyone has a bad day. I want to give you a chance to earn an average grade, even on a bad day. • Criteria • Must score lower than a 70% to improve your score • May do corrections for scores above 70% but will not improve your grade • Your score will only improve up to a 70% • I want you to come in prepared to take the quiz, striving for the “A” or “B” • Rework every problem where you lost points SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER and staple to the original quiz to turn in. • Must be completed before the test

  17. Classroom routine • Bellwork – usually in bin or written on board. • Check homework online • Notes/activity/guided practice • Independent practice in class • Finish homework at home

  18. Tour of the room • Student Area vs. Teacher Area • Many resources around the room… USE THEM! • Weekly & Daily Calendar

  19. Reminders • We will set up binders Friday • Be sure to have your binder, dividers, chunks of loose leaf and graph paper I am looking forward to a great year with all of you! WELCOME TO 8th Grade 

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