Math
The mathematics curriculum for middle school students is both challenging and exciting. The topics being covered will meet the Archdiocese of Portland standards. I believe that school should be a safe, nurturing environment that serves to facilitate a rich learning experience. As a partner in your child’s education, I am looking forward to sharing this school year at St. Ignatius with you.
6th Grade Advanced Mathematics Class
Topics Covered
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Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.
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Connect ratio, rate, and percent to multiplication and division.
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Write, interpret, and use mathematical expressions and equations.
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Develop an understanding of operations on all rational numbers and solving linear equations and inequalities.
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Develop an understanding of and use formulas to determine surface area and volume.
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Mathematics Application and Concepts: McGraw Hill, Columbus, OH, 2004.
7th Grade Algebra 1 Chapters 1 – 7
Topics Covered
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Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.
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Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
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Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.
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Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.
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Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.
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Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.
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Apply statistics to interpret data.
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Apply basic principles of probability..
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Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.
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Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.
8th Grade Algebra 1 Chapter 8 – 13
Topics Covered
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Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.
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Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
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Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.
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Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.
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Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.
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Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.
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Apply statistics to interpret data.
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Apply basic principles of probability..
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Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.
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Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.
The following is information for 6th through 8th grade classes:
PERCENTAGES
A+ 100% B+ 94% C+ 83% D+ 73%
A 96% - 99% B 85% - 93% C 75% - 82% D 65% - 72%
A- 95% B- 84% C- 74% D- 64%
F < 64%
SUPPLIES
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1 - spiral notebook or an 1 inch binder to JUST be used for Math
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Plenty of 8 ½’ x 11’ lined paper
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#2 Pencils
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Graph paper
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Colored pencils – might be in your homeroom.
CLASSROOM RULES and REGULATIONS
1. Be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings.
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Do not speak when Mrs. Thomas or another student is speaking.
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Use appropriate language, no put downs, teasing, or foul language.
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Listen carefully and follow ALL directions.
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Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
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No gum chewing! If caught $1 fine!
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Please use the restroom after recess.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS If a student chooses to break a rule, the following steps will be taken.
First Time: Reminder
Second Time: Parent phone call
Third Time: Sent to Mr. Matcovich
Severe disruption: Sent immediately to the office.
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK
Students can expect to have math homework almost every day. The homework will be checked and/or collected and graded for completeness and neatness. The following points will be given:
5 points for completing the entire assignment and showing all work
3 points for completing the assignment and with some work
1 point for an incomplete assignment or no work shown
Classwork is assigned daily in the form of warm-ups, in-class assignments, and binder items.
When students are absent they can call a classmate or email Mrs. Thomas. Students are responsible for completing all classwork and homework when they are absent!
Assignments earning less than 90% maybe redone for a grade of up to 89%. Corrected work must be completed on a separate sheet of paper and completed within one week. Please attach the original assignment to your corrections.
Late work will receive a 10% deduction each day the assignment is late. If the assignment is more than 5 days late it will not be accepted. Late work may not be corrected for a better grade. Get your work in on time!
WRITTEN WORK
All written work must be completed on lined paper with the appropriate heading, as shown above. All assignments must be completed in pencil. Assignments in pen will not be accepted.
-Notes may be taken in pen and in color. I strongly recommend this!
Agendas
All students were issued an agenda. This is a very important tool for success during the middle school years. Homework assignments and reminders will be written on the board each day for students to copy into their agendas. Please check your student’s agenda daily for completeness.
COMMUNICATION
It is very important that home/school communication be maintained. One of the best ways to communicate with me is by e-mail. I will return your email as soon as possible.
