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Welcome to Our Math 8 Class

Welcome to Our Math 8 Class. Ms. Kramer. About Mrs. Kramer. M.Ed. From University of Texas El Paso in Diagnosis and Assessment Military wife who has taught in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Virginia for over 17 years Love traveling to Disney World. Required Daily Supplies.

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Welcome to Our Math 8 Class

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  1. Welcome to Our Math 8 Class Ms. Kramer

  2. About Mrs. Kramer • M.Ed. From University of Texas El Paso in Diagnosis and Assessment • Military wife who has taught in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Virginia for over 17 years • Love traveling to Disney World

  3. Required Daily Supplies • Math composition book kept in class • Section in 3ring binder or folder used for math papers • Pencils • Agenda • Calculator (SOL approved calculator – TI-30Xa; should be kept at home for all out of class assignments)

  4. Textbook and Resources • Big Ideas Math 8, Virginia Edition, Ron Larson & Laurie Boswell • Big Ideas Math 7, Virginia Edition (Both these text books are used for resource purposes only) • Other Resources: • Google Classroom • Khan Academy • Delta Math

  5. Tutoring Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school until 3:30. If your child would like to stay longer, we are able to accommodate with advanced notice. I am also available at lunch for extra support. I AM HERE TO HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL!

  6. Overall Objectives of Math 8 • Help students become competent and confident problem solvers • Allow students to create written and oral math problems which supports sequencing, logical organization, and summarization of concepts • Challenge students to use their mathematical reasoning to draw logical conclusions about mathematics; analyze situations; and use concrete materials to explain relationships • Provide the opportunity for students to use their writing skills to clarify math ideas and to express their feelings about mathematics. • Engage student thinking through the arts and communications technology to realize how math is used in other curriculum areas as well as in their daily lives

  7. Authentic/Performance Assessments • In addition to traditional tests and quizzes, authentic/performance assessments will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge in real world applications. Most unit assessments will be through Interactive Achievement to help students become friendly with test taking via the computer to preparation for the end of year Math 8 Standards of Learning state assessment.

  8. Units of Study

  9. Grade Distribution • 5% Homework • 10% Classroom Assignments • 10% Projects • 25% Quizzes & Mini-Assessments • 50% Unit Assessments

  10. How To Contact Me • Mrs. Kramer jessica.kramer@apsva.us

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