Welcome to 8 th Grade Math at Lanier Middle School! My name is Ms Cooper

Welcome to 8th Grade Math at Lanier Middle School! My name is Ms Cooper

8th Standard Overview

Websites • Our Class http://mscoopermath.wordpress.com/ • Textbook • http://my.hrw.com • Username: 1cooper50 • Password: math

8th Accelerated Overview

MATH Daily Supplies Please have the following items in Math class each day- no exceptions.

Websites • Our Class http://acceleratedmath.wordpress.com/ • Textbook http://www.classzone.com/cz/login.htm Username: accerleratedmath Password: mscooper

Help Days • Every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 • YOU must have your agenda signed by me the day before. • YOU need to sign up with Ms Cooper, if you plan on coming in early. • YOU must have a specific goal in mind.

My Responsibilities • Arrive to class on time. • Have all materials out on my desk. • Follow directions. • Raise hand when I need permission or have a question. • Respect everyone around me.

8th Math It IS All About YOU! • Give math class your 100% best effort. • Write assignments in your agenda daily and complete all assignments FULLY and on time. • Study a few minutes each day, even if there is no written homework. • Most Important -- Always ask me if you have any questions or need clarification. I cannot help if I don’t know where my help is needed.

8th Math How Will We Learn Math? Come to class. Sign in. Pick up your supplies. • Daily Warm-Up/Homework Check • Take out homework (already graded at home) • Begin preparing questions from the previous night’s homework

Daily Work • A Variety of Assignments, Projects, Labs and Activities • I will keep these assignments by date in binder • Daily Homework (weekly grade) • I will check (online or back book), grade (in red ink), and correct (in red ink) homework at home. • I MUST attempt all problems. • As a class we will be review homework daily. √ = I need to wait until class tomorrow because I have worked it out twice and need me peer’s and/or teacher’s help in finding a solution = I got the incorrect answer and will need to go back and correct it on another sheet of paper before class. = I understand this problem, the process, work, and answer are all accurate.

Homework • Assigned every night. • Sometimes the assignment will be started in class. • Must be completed in pencil. • Must “attempt” all of the problems. • Must check answers in the back of the book. • Textbook is available online. • Reviewed at the beginning of each class • Taken up for a grade at least once a week.

In order to progress and master the skills for 8th grade math, I will rework, redo, correct, fix, tweak, adjust, each problem until my work matches the correct process and is accurate.

Practice, Practice, Practice Ask Questions. Math is NOT a Spectator Sport. Show Your Work. Take Good Notes.

8th Math How Will We Learn Math? I will have had ample opportunities to correct, rework, come in for extra help, and learn from my mistakes BEFORE taking an assessment. • Assessments • You will show what you have learned on quizzes, tests and a quarterly Interim Assessment or Final Exam.

Ms. Cooper is ALWAYS • looking for students who are… • Working cooperatively • Solving a complex math problem • Coming into class • Being prepared with your homework out on your desk • Starting the warm-up problem • Actively participating in early morning help sessions • Completing the Problem of the Day • Doing bonus math problems and math related puzzles when you finish your assignments (must be done in class) • Volunteering to read or do a math problem in front of the class • Volunteering to help me out in the classroom • Volunteering to help others in the classroom • and many, more…..

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HOMEWORK 1.) Place six X's on a Tic Tac Toe board without making three-in-a-row in any direction? 2.) Variable Logic: Find the value of each variable (A, B, C, D, and E). You can use the table to organize your logic. (Hint A = 5) If: B+A=6 E+B=C E+C+B=8

Welcome to 8 th Grade Math at Lanier Middle School! My name is Ms Cooper