Otwell Middle School

Welcome to8th grade

AcceleratedCoordinate Algebra

Expectations of Accelerated Math Students

• Master additional standards• Successfully complete 1 ½ year of high

school math content• Move at a fast pace—one concept per day…

move on the next day…• Complete all homework on time• Pride in all work• Positive attitude, putting forth best

effort daily

CHALLENGES of Accelerated Math Students

• Heavy work load along with fast paced lessons and difficult content

• An average of one hour of homework at least four nights per week— causing additional pressure, stress, and responsibility

• Teaching and learning from others in group work

• Having to know material “inside and out” in order to show all required steps

• Many word problems and real world application

• Finding the answer instead of being shown or told the answer

• Learning something new each day

• Retaining all of the information at such a fast pace

Rewards for Accelerated Math Students

• Carnegie unit/high school credit

• Tremendous sense of accomplishment—truly earning a grade

• Learning how and why things work in math

• An added opportunity to take higher mathematics in high school

• To truly understand what it is to be challenged in a class

Prepare daily for class Bring materials to class Do ALL homework (attempt) Show work on all assignments Take notes Ask Questions Read Directions Study Daily for quizzes/assessments Work from Bell to Bell Use Resources Be in school daily

Student Responsibilities

Advice from students…~ If you do not do your homework one night you will not understand what you are learning the next day~ Need to be prepared to work and focus in class and outside of class…Pay attention, participate, and take notes~ Ms. Cooper does not just tell you, you will have to figure it out with your groups~ Work hard and you will be rewarded…give everything your best effort~ Get in a routine…keep a schedule…Don’t be afraid to ask for HELP~ It is extremely beneficial that you study and work out practice problems at night~ Don’t slack off...Be ready to work as hard as you can and FOCUS with your group members~ Don’t just read…understand what you are reading~ Be prepared to move quickly…Learn from your mistakes~ Don’t just come to class hoping to get by, work hard.~ You will fail a few assessments, don’t let it bring you down, let it make you work harder~ An A is hard to get, but you can do it~ This class requires you to work harder than usual~ This class is a fun class if you let it be…interact and ask questions~ Even if you get frustrated don't give up. Keep working at it and don’t be afraid to ask for help~ Ms. Cooper is always willing to help. She will help you get through it as long as you do your part~ You have to understand that this class is the true meaning of accelerated. Catching up is extremely difficult

How can you help your student

Provide a place/time for homework Check and discuss grade with students Read emails and discuss with student Provide school supplies (pencil, paper,

etc) Know when tests are scheduled Encourage your student to try their BEST Bring your student in early for extra help

Common Core College and career readiness Focused and coherent Rigorous content and application of knowledge

through high-order thinking skills Based on evidence and research Internationally benchmarked

**The standards in mathematics will rely more heavily on conceptual understanding of mathematical processes. The classroom learning experience will include more reading, comprehending, writing, student discovery, group work, and application opportunities.**

For more information go to www.georgiastandards.org www.corestandards.org/

Rigor Goes deeper than current standards More critical reading/writing/thinking Higher expectations for all students Apply and analyze rather than identify

Relevance Heavier focus on informational text- more of what our

students need What skills do our students need to be college/career

ready?

What makes common core different?

What does common core look like in the classroom?

• Teachers will be facilitators in instruction while the student work together using discovery methods to develop formulas in order to solve math problems.

• Students will be expected to show work, to explain why they selected a method for solving, and explain their solution process.

• Learning activities will involve higher questioning and problem solving ability.

• Students will need to apply the math they are learning to real world scenarios.

 

Mathematical Practice Standards:

  Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

8th gradeAccelerated vs. Standard

Math

Accelerated Math **71 standards**

– Half of 8th grade common core math

– All 9th grade common core math

Standard Math **32

standards** – All 8th grade

common core math

8th grade Accelerated Math

Semester 1 (August – December):Unit 1: Systems of Equations & InequalitiesUnit 2: Arithmetic & Geometric SequencesUnit 3: Linear & Exponential FunctionsUnit 4: Features of FunctionsUnit 5: Congruence, Constructions, and Proofs

Semester 2 (January – May):Unit 6: Connecting Algebra and Geometry Unit 7: Modeling DataUnit 8: Non Rigid TransformationsUnit 9: Right Triangle TrigonometryUnit 10: Circles and Volume

Class Resource Websitehttp://mathmscooper.wordpress.com/

Use tabs to navigate through resources

Help Day

Wednesday – 8th grade accelerated math

Grades: Summative Assessments – 80%

Formative Assessments – 20%

**End of Course Test (EOCT) accelerated 8th grade only

2nd semester grade = 20%**