welcome! mrs. traylor’s 8 th grade accelerated algebra 1 cc 8 th grade algebra 1
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Welcome!
Mrs. Traylor’s 8th GradeAccelerated Algebra 1 CC8th Grade Algebra 1
About Mrs. Traylor
Education Undergraduate degree: University of Virginia Teaching Certification: Virginia Wesleyan College Gifted Certification: UGA Masters in Education, Instructional Technology:
UGA Educational Specialist, Instructional Technology:
UGA
Certification Mathematics, Grades 6-12, Level T-6 Gifted Endorsement
About Mrs. Traylor
This is my 11th year teaching math at Shiloh Middle School I previously taught in Fulton County Schools, and at a private school in Virginia I also sponsor the Math Club, applications will be available soon; will meet in the morning this year I am also the Gifted Coordinator at Shiloh MS
Acc Alg 1 CC8th Grade Alg 1
8th Grade Algebra 1
“Accelerated Lite” Covers 8th grade + part of 9th grade Textbooks: Holt Algebra 1 (red) and Mathematics Course 3 (green) Available online through the student portal Workbook: Mathematics Course 3 Worktext
8th Grade Algebra 1
Semester 1 topicsReview of the geometric transformations that these students learned last year, going into more depth with transformations on the coordinate plane. Properties of angles created with transversals of parallel linesExponents, including negative exponents and scientific notation, as well as square and cube roots. Solving linear equations and inequalities both algebraically and graphically, with emphasis on problem-solving with linear equations.
8th Grade Algebra 1
Semester 1 topics, continuedPythagorean Theorem and Distance FormulaVolume of cylinders, cones and spheresFunctions and their representations in verbal, tabular, algebraic and graph formOperations with radical expressions, including rationalizing the denominator
Accelerated Algebra 1 CC Textbooks: McDougal Littell Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2 – available online through the student portal Workbooks: Georgia Notetaking Guide for the above textbooks Other resources as needed Must pass High School End of Course Test (EOCT) in May to move on to next course
Accelerated Algebra 1 CC Topics to be covered: Linear functions, equations in slope intercept form, problem solving with linear functionsLinear inequalitiesExponential functionsSolving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equationsRecursive patterns (Fibonacci sequence)Statistics and data analysisGeometry: transformations on the coordinate planeGeometry: similarity, congruence and proofsIntro to analytic geometryVolume of spheres, cones and cylinders
Assignments: all classes
Assignments and handouts are usually available on the web, as is the entire textbook.Daily homework guaranteed Monday through Thursday Must have homework in class the next day or
grade is zero Homework grading (new this year!): 10 / 5 / 0 Exception: excused absence
Weekly Project due every Friday May be turned in up to three days late for
point deductions.
At home…
Check to be sure homework is complete every night Check to be sure weekly project is done on time Extra help for 8th grade Algebra 1 is available on the textbook website: http://my.hrw.com. Login: traylormath7, password: math7
Required Supplies: Every Day
Notebook paperGraph paperPencilsErasersRulerFine-tip dry erase markers – for student use
A place to store math work – 3-ring, composition or spiral notebook
Suggested Supplies (optional)
TI-Nspire CX color graphing calculator for home use. approx. $140.00 Get the CX, but do NOT buy the “CAS” model
(computer algebra system) If you buy one, bring in the “reward points”
coupon from the package – we can earn more calculators!
Flash drive for computer projects with your name permanently attached (128Mb min.)
50% Tests & Projects 35% Quizzes, Weekly Projects, Classwork 5% Daily assignments (homework) 10% Semester final exam
Grading Weights – per GCPS
Communication
Email is preferred: [email protected] Call the school 770-972-3224 Conferences: 8:30 am, Tues. – Fri. Check grades any time on the Parent Portal, sign up in the school office, ID required.
Attendance Daily attendance is critical! Absence is excused only for:
Personal illness death in the immediate family, recognized religious holidays absences mandated by governmental
agencies, instances where attendance would be
hazardous service as a Page in the Ga. General
Assembly
Attendance – Make-up Work
“Students with excused absences will be given 5 days to make up work. It is the student's responsibility to ask the teacher for any missed assignments.” Check the web site for missed assignments. I do not take a grade for daily HW for the day you are absent, or for the next day, but I do expect you to know the material. Try to complete the HW so you do not fall behind! Weekly Projects are NEVER excused.
Classroom Procedures
Use only pencil for math assignments, quizzes and tests or get a zero. (Exception: Vocabulary assignments may be typed or done in pen)
Have pencils sharpened and your homework on your desk when class begins.Do your assignments every day (HW is guaranteed Monday – Thursday. Check the web site if absent). Ask for help if you don’t understand.
You are responsible for your assigned calculator. No chewing gum. Period.No cologne, makeup or hairstyling in class.Keep your desk clean; throw away trash and recycling at the end of each class.Afternoon homeroom is responsible for chairs and floor cleanup.
Classroom Procedures
The only reason to get out of your seat without permission is to blow your nose.Be respectful.Think.
Classroom Procedures
If you don’t have a pencil, you can get one for a donation to Math Club. Mechanical pencil 50¢ Wooden pencil 25¢ Pencil-top Eraser 10¢ each or 3 for
25¢ Dry erase markers $1.50 No credit. No American Express.
Classroom Procedures
Please donate….AAA alkaline batteries for the older calculators (the new ones have rechargables) old cotton socks (holes and mismatched are fine!) Kleenex, paper towels Spray cleaner (Windex, 409, Fantastik) Hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap computer paper, white or colors
