Eighth grade mathematics is fun and full of variety. The content of solving and graphing equations, slope, the Pythagorean Theorem, symmetry and transformations, and linear and exponential growth will be taught in conjunction with communicating about math, problem solving and making connections.
Communication: All Junior High math classes will use Google Classroom for announcements and assignments. All students are connected to Google Classroom, and all parents have been invited to their child's Google classroom pages as a guardian. Parents cannot "login" to Google Classroom or see specific daily lessons on Google Classroom, but will get weekly guardian summaries that give you a snapshot of each of your child's classes.
Daily assignments are posted on Google Classroom and worked on during class. If a student misses a day of class, this is where they should look first! Assignments are due at the end of class the day they are assigned, unless otherwise noted. If a student is absent, they are due the next class period.
Math will be taught using a variety of materials, including the Desmos Middle School math program as well as hands-on math manipulatives and printed/paper materials.
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Math instruction is guided by the Common Core math standards, a set of nationwide guidelines which define what students should understand and be able to do in their study of mathematics at each grade level. Mathematical understanding and procedural skill are equally important, and students will consistently be challenged to apply what they know to solve real-world problems. You can learn more about the Common Core here: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/
In general, there will not be daily math homework. Exceptions to this: