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Units of Study

 

Module

Algebra 1

8th Grade

1

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities in One Variable

Scientific Notation, Exponents, and Irrational Numbers

2

Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Rigid Motions and Congruent Figures

3

Functions and Their Representations

Dilations and Similar Figures

4

Quadratic Functions

Linear Equations in One and Two Variables

5

Linear and Exponential Functions

Systems of Linear Equations

6

Modeling with Functions

Functions and Bivariate Statistics

 

 

Expectations of Behavior for Young Mathematicians

In order to maintain a safe and effective learning environment for all LES scholars, all young mathematicians are responsible for meeting the following expectations:

 

  1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS as they are given.
  2. Be prepared to ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE.
  3. BE RESEPECTFUL of your peers, your teacher and school property.
  4. When in doubt CLARIFY.
  5. Always DO YOUR BEST!
  6. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK!!
  7. DO NOT leave ANY question BLANK!
  8. BE POSITIVE and HAVE FUN.

 

Students who CHOOSE not to follow these expectations, may be subject to disciplinary consequences and/or deduction in classroom Participation grade.

**Students who do not show any work are subject to receive points off assignments**

 

 

 

Grading

Each week, students will receive a minimum of 1 grade per week. At the end of the 9-weeks students will have a minimum of 5 formative and 4 summative assignments (total of 9 grades).

 

Grading Distribution:

40% - Formative: Classwork, Group work, Practice

60% - Summative: Quizzes, Projects, and Assessments

 

Grading Scale:

 

  • 90% - 100% A
  • 80% - 89%   B
  • 70% - 79%   C
  • 60% - 69%   D
  • 59% and below

 

 

Intervention-Zearn

Students are responsible for completing Zearn assignments each week. Zearn assignments may be used for grading.

  • 8th Grade Math Students are responsible for 4 Zearn assignments each week.
  • Algebra 1 students are responsible for 5 Zearn assignments each week.

*Zearn assignments can be completed at home through Clever*

 

Make-Up Work Policy

Students will be responsible for ALL make up work upon returning to class. If students miss days, they have the same number of days to make up that work. For example, if students miss 2 days, then they have 2 days to make up the work.

 

Missing and Late Work Policy

Missing assignments will be assigned a -50 F- until the assignment is turned in.

Assignments will be accepted late. They have until the end of the week to turn in for full credit. Assignments turned in late any time after the week’s end will receive a 20-point deduction for a maximum grade of a 70 C.

No alternative assignments will be given to recover missing work.  Complete the assignments that have been assigned.

 

Day to Day Materials to be SUCCESSFUL!!!

 

Math Notebook (Tablet or Binder or Composition notebook)

Filler Paper

Graphing Paper

One 3-prong folders

Writing utensils (blue/black ink pen or pencil)

Scientific Calculator

 

Ways to Succeed in Math Class

ü  Students must PARTICIPATE in the daily activities. 

ü  Students must TAKE NOTES.

  • Notes should be ORGANIZED, CLEAN AND READABLE.

ü  PRACTICE ANNOTATING questions, and PROOVING why the correct answer is correct. (SHOW YOUR WORK!)

ü  COMPLETE all assignments in a timely manner.  In class assignments that are started are due first thing the next day.

ü  Seek UNDERSTANDING and APPLICATION instead of memorization to succeed in math.

ü  LEARN from your mistakes and PLAN for improvement.

ü  ATTEND tutorials to build skills and confidence in science, as well as to get additional help.

 

Non-Negotiables

No food or drinks in the classroom other than water in a closable container. 

No use of Cell Phones. Due to Louisiana Act 313, students are not allowed to have phones on campus during the instructional day. If students must bring a phone to school (for safety reasons) the phone must be placed in the school bag for the duration of the day.

No writing on the desk or destroying/defacing classroom materials.

 

No Cheating is allowed. The student will receive an F and will not be allowed to make up the assignment!

 

Accountability Ladder

 

1st Offense – Verbal Warning

2nd Offense – Scholar/Teacher Conference

3rd Offense – Parent Call

4th Offense – Parent/Teacher Conference

5th Offense – Major Write-Up/ Office Referral

 

Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change should unanticipated events merit it.

 

In the event of an emergency, i.e. natural disaster, students must connect with teachers using Microsoft TEAMS.