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Mr. M. Carlyle [email protected]
YORKSON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Math 8 Course Outline 2014-2015
HOMEWORK, ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES and ASSESSMENTS
Homework and Assignments: Unless otherwise stated, homework and assignments are due at the beginning of class. To receive full marks you are required to clearly show all work/steps leading to your answer in PENCIL. Homework is meant to supplement and reinforce the learning done in the classroom. It also gives the teacher an opportunity to assess and evaluate what the student understands (or does not understand) BEFORE a quiz or assessment. Flipped Classroom Model: The night before each math class (Odd Days) there will be some activities/work posted on www.mrcarlyle.wordpress.com It is important that you do the prework before coming to class. Flipped classrooms will be explained in a subsequent section.
Absences: YOU are responsible for finding out what learning occurred during your absence. Expect to promptly hand in the assignments or write the quiz/assessment that was missed. Being away is never an excuse for incomplete assignments!
Extra Help: Extra help tutorials will be determined at the beginning of the school year.
Please bring the following materials toEVERY CLASS:
o Binder (with dividers & lined paper)o Pencils, an eraser, a ruler & a red peno Calculator o Textbook: MathLinks 8o Agenda (paper or electronic)
Math 8 Course Goals:
o To become independent learners.o To become effective communicators.o To become analytical thinkers.o To develop confidence.o To have LOTS of fun!
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Topics of Study
Text: MathLinks 8 and supplemental materials
UNIT 1: Percent & ProportionProportional ReasoningUnderstanding Percent
UNIT 2: MeasurementPythagorean RelationshipSurface Area and Volume
UNIT 3: Operation & EquationsFraction OperationsIntegersSolving EquationsLinear Relations
UNIT 4: Data & GraphsRepresenting DataProbability
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Evaluation
Formative Assessment (“as” you are learning)
In-class assignments, notes, homework 20%Quizzes 20%
Summative Assessment (“of” the learning you have accomplished):
Chapter assessments 20%Unit Projects 20%
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The FINAL mark in June will consist of:
Units 1-4 80%Final Assessment 20%
*This includes: class notes, homework, practice, assignments, activities, and projects
A pencil MUST be used for all of your work Include your first name, the date, and your division Use the Cornell Notes style of note-taking Check and correct your work (using the key in the textbook or other sources) A red pen MUST be used for marking your work (or your peers’ work) Highlight, star, or circle specific problems or concepts in which you have difficulty
What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?
Formative Assessment Summative Assessment(assessment “FOR” and “AS” learning) (assessment “OF” learning)
Warm up activities Chapter testsCornell note-taking Unit projectsTextbook practice Unit examsPeer collaboration and group workSelf-reflections and self-monitoringChapter reviews, pre-tests and quizzes
Expectations for Written Work in Math 8
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Mr. CarlyleIs “Flipping”Out in Math
How
Why?TO BECOME INDEPENDENT LEARNERS OF MATHEMATICS
Students should become responsible to monitor their own understanding throughout the learning process – by asking questions, confirming and correcting solutions using answer keys in their textbook, and using results of quizzes and other formative assessments to improve their learning.
TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN MATHEMATICS
Students should improve their ability to present an organized and complete solution, rather than merely the ‘final answer’. Communication can include words, symbols, diagrams,
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tables, graphs, equations, and combinations of these.
TO THINK ANALYTICALLY IN MATHEMATICS
Students should be able to confidently approach an unfamiliar problem, and recognize that there are multiple possible ways to work towards a solution. Students should also be able to follow and think critically about solutions presented by peers, or the teacher, or in the textbook.
TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE IN MATHEMATICS
Students should recognize that confidence in mathematics comes from attempting to solve a variety of types of problems, using various methods. Learning in math comes from both successful and unsuccessful attempts at solving problem – analyzing why some approaches don’t work well in some situations can lead to a very high level of understanding.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Concept & Lesson Videos (YouTube):
□ Students will watch concept videos & tutorials to be introduced to concepts and learn specific mathematical skills. Students will submit a ‘video response’ for each assigned video. (This should be done outside of class time.)
Traditional Assignments (Textbook):
□ Students will apply skills while working on sets of problems given for each unit of study. (This will normally be completed during class time.)
Hands-on, Kinesthetic, and Technology-based Activities:
□ Students will further develop and demonstrate understanding in a variety of other learning activities that will be assigned throughout the year.
Creative Tasks, Projects, and Interdisciplinary Learning Activities:
□ These will be developed individually, in groups, or as a class – details will be given during the year.
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What Can I Do to Ensure that I am Successful In My Academics at Yorkson?
Study Tips for My Success in a flipped classroom:
Find a quiet environment. This should be a no-brainer, but there are many students who study with too many distractions. You will not remember or retain much of what you are studying if there are too many things going on around you. If you must have noise in the background, try music without lyrics.
Watch lesson videos and create notes ahead of class! This style of note-taking will be the most important reference tool to help you review each concept. You may wish to include colours and/or visuals to help you remember (and understand) essential information.
Study for short periods of time and plan to reward yourself. After completing a predetermined amount of reading, writing or reviewing, take needed breaks. Have a snack, a drink of water or simply get up and move around. This will help you stay energized and therefore more focused.
Try to develop a study routine. Select a preferred time and place to study. If it helps, change your routine each week and try different places to study. Be flexible, but also be sensitive to what works best for you.
Find ways to stay organized. Try using index cards, wall calendars, your school agenda or a note-taking app on your smartphone. These simple tools can be quite useful in helping you to arrange and manage your time.
Manage your time. Estimate how much time you’ll need to finish each step and then, count backward from the due date. Try to allow more time than you think you will need (so you have a bit of a cushion).
Ask for help! During class time, do not be afraid to ask for clarification! Talk to your teacher to set up a time to meet for extra help. Ask your parents or a friend to help you. If you know you are going to miss a class for an appointment, let the teacher know ahead of time and ask a friend to grab an extra handout. Be proactive and in control of your success!
