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Syllabus for
Middle School Math, Grades 6, 7, 8
Our new curriculum, Connected Mathematics 2,
is problem-centered and uses an
inquiry-based instructional model.
Students will be investigating
mathematical concepts individually and
in groups in order to problem solve on
their own, with minimal teacher
assistance. Technology is incorporated
throughout the curriculum across all
three grade levels. Homework stresses
practices with skills and problem
solving. Assessment is done through
tests/projects, partner quizzes,
participation, homework, and notebooks.
Hamburg School will be providing students with new Texas
Instrument (TI) 73 calculators. Both
Math classrooms have Interwrite® boards
to supplement and enhance the
curriculum. Students will have a hard
cover text book and must keep an
organized notebook.
The 6th grade curriculum covers numbers,
fractions, decimals, percents, geometry
and measurement, probability, and basic
statistics.
The 7th grade curriculum covers
introductory algebra, similarity,
ratios, proportion, percent, positive
and negative numbers, linear
relationships, measurement, probability,
and data analysis.
The 8th grade curriculum covers linear
and non-linear functions, the
Pythagorean Theorem, exponential
relationships, quadratic patterns,
symmetry, symbolic expressions, linear
inequalities, and statistics.
Notebooks are an essential part of this curriculum.
Students will be responsible for keeping
an organized and up-to-date notebook.
Notes, vocabulary words and definitions,
in-class work, homework, papers,
quizzes, and tests are part of this
notebook. They need to be brought to
class every day and kept current.
Homework is for practice and will be given on a
daily basis. This curriculum stresses
parental guidance. If a student has
difficulty with a problem, it may mean
that he/she did not understand a
concept. However, the student should
try their best to answer. Do not answer
for them. Homework must be completed by
the next day, unless there is an
absence.
Grading is set up as follows:
Homework 25%
Class work/Notebook check 25%
Participation 25%
Quizzes/Tests 25%
Extra help will be available during activity
period. If necessary, I will provide
either before school or after school
time also. Please contact me as soon as
possible through the school,
973.827.7570 x 404, if any problems are
noticed. You may also leave a voicemail
on my cell phone, 973.570.6644 or email
at
mallen@hamburgschool.com. |
