Mathematics
Grade
8 Mathematics Course Outline
Course Description:
Students will use the mathematical processes of
communication, making connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem
solving, reasoning, technology, and visualization to improve their mathematical
skills. Unlike most other subjects, math
is not divided into units of study. Math
skills and concepts are regularly reviewed throughout the school year.
General
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Develop
number sense.
2.
Use patterns to describe the world and solve
problems.
3.
Represent algebraic expressions in multiple
ways.
4.
Use direct or indirect measurement to solve
problems.
5.
Describe characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D
shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.
6.
Describe and analyze position and motion of
objects and shapes.
7.
Collect, display and analyze data to solve
problems.
8.
Use experimental and theoretical probabilities
to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty.
Assessments:
·
Mental Math
·
Homework checks
·
Assignments
·
Quizzes
·
Tests
Math Homework Rubric
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5
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You
have completed all of your assigned homework, and you have corrected all of
your homework on your own. You are
able to identify which questions you are unable to answer, and you are
prepared to ask for help.
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4
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You
have completed all of your assigned homework, but you have only completed
some of your corrections. You have not
finished checking to see if you understand what you are doing in math.
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3
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You
have only completed some of your homework and all of the corrections for that
work. You are on your way to being
ready for an assignment, quiz, and test, but you need to work on being more
thorough.
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2
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You
have only completed some of your work, and you have only completed some of
the corrections. You have not done
your part in preparing yourself for assignments, quizzes, and tests.
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1
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You
have only completed some of your work, and you have not completed any
corrections. You have not done your
part in preparing yourself for assignments, quizzes, and tests.
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Websites
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Two Step Linear Equations
Pythagorean Theorem
Probability
Johnnie's Math Page
Mr. Nussbaum
Mrs. Macintosh
Kids Math Games
Free Online Probability Games
Math is Fun: Independent Events
Math - Play Probability Game
Mr. Nussbaum
Mrs. Macintosh
Kids Math Games
Free Online Probability Games
Math is Fun: Independent Events
Math - Play Probability Game
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