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A little math humor. MATH 8. Tammie Race Math Instructor Ethel Hoppock Middle School. Meet Mrs. Race. BS in Mathematics and NJ teacher certification (7-12 and K – 6): Moravian College and various others 7th Year at Hoppock Math 5-8, Algebra 8, Science 5 Married with three children:
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MATH 8 Tammie Race Math Instructor Ethel Hoppock Middle School
Meet Mrs. Race • BS in Mathematics and NJ teacher certification (7-12 and K – 6): Moravian College and various others • 7th Year at Hoppock • Math 5-8, Algebra 8, Science 5 • Married with three children: Cassie (Penn State Freshman), Abbie(9th grade), Alex (seventh grade) • Live in PA
Meet Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Wall • Support teacher • Aid • Both provide additional help for all students in need
Math Placement Rubric • 6th grade ASK scores (confirmed with 7th grade scores) • Algebra Placement Test • Last year’s math teacher’s evaluation • Last year’s 2nd and 3rd marking period math grades
Mathematics in Eighth Grade • Two algebra classes both of equal ability • Two heterogeneous grouped 8th grade math classes • Movement of students into or out of algebra program will be investigated at about midterm of the first marking period
Course Goal • To understand and apply the concepts of 8th grade math including data analysis, algebra, geometry, in conjunction with developing a strong number sense and making it relevant to the real world • To begin North Hunterdon taking CP Algebra 1 • To enjoy the subject!
North’s 9th Grade Math Courses • College Prep Algebra 1 • Algebra 1 • Foundations • Placement Tools • 7th Grade ASK Score • Orleans Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test (administered in January) • 8th Grade Teacher Recommendation
Curriculum • New Jersey State Standards are met via the Pearson Series, supplemental materials, and Study Island • 52% of last year’s 6th grade, 34% of last year’s 7th grade, and 71% of last year’s eighth grade scored in ADVANCED PROFICIENT on the math section of the NJ ASK test.
On Line Program Components • Study Island • Independent lessons and benchmark testing • My Web Page • Pearson On-Line Programs • Textbook, Extra help, Instructional videos, worksheets, and games
Grading • Tests 50% • Additional points are earned for corrections • Quizzes 30% • Alternate Assessments 10% • Study Island, Mathematical Reflections, etc. • Homework 10% • Although only literally contributes 10% toward the marking period grade, homework effort has a huge impact not only on the grade, but on understanding and performance
Student Responsibilities • Seek help immediately!! • Complete ALL homework • Be a Responsible Learner • Complete Study Island on a weekly basis or as assigned
Contact Information • Email: trace@btschools.org • Phone: 908-479-6336, ext. 2720 • Website: btschools.org, then teacher pages
If anyone would be interested in coming into the classroom to share how you use math in your job, especially algebra and/or geometry, I welcome you and appreciate it!