St. Ignatius Parish School

Mrs. Lisa Tegethoff

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

Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.
Connect ratio, rate, and percent to multiplication and division.
Write, interpret, and use mathematical expressions and equations.
Develop an understanding of operations on all rational numbers and solving linear equations and inequalities.
Develop an understanding of and use formulas to determine surface area and volume.

TEXT
Mathematics Application and Concepts: McGraw Hill, Columbus, OH, 2004.

7th Grade Algebra 1 Chapters 1 – 7
Topics Covered

Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.
Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.
Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.
Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.
Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.
Apply statistics to interpret data.
Apply basic principles of probability.
Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.

TEXT
Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.

8th Grade Algebra 1 Chapter 8 – 13

Topics Covered

Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.
Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.
Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.
Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.
Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.
Apply statistics to interpret data.
Apply basic principles of probability..
Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.

TEXT
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

1 - spiral notebook or an 1 inch binder to JUST be used for Math
Plenty of 8 ½’ x 11’ lined paper
#2 Pencils
Graph paper
Calculator (Scientific is preferred)
Colored pencils – might be in your homeroom.

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

1. Come to class prepared with necessary math tools.

2. Be in your seat and ready to go when class begins.

3. Be respectful of others and their property.

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 neatly completing the entire assignment and attempting all extra credit problems.
4 points for neatly completing the entire assignment and showing all work
3 points for neatly completing the assignment and with some work
2 points for an incomplete, unorganized assignment showing all work
1 point for an incomplete, unorganized assignment with some 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. Tegethoff. 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 point deductions. If the assignment is more than 5 days late it will not be accepted. Late work may not be corrected for a better grade.

WRITTEN WORK
All written work must be completed on lined paper with the appropriate heading. All computational assignments must be completed in pencil. (Notes may be taken in pen and in color.)

Agendas
All students have been 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. If you see a YELLOW highlight in the math section, this signifies that the assignment was not turned in and needs to be completed.

COMMUNICATION
The best way to communicate with me is by email. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns and I will return your email as soon as possible.

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%

First Time:	Reminder
Second Time:	Parent phone call
Third Time:	Sent to Mr. Matcovich
Severe disruption:	Sent immediately to the office.

CLASSROOMS

Primary

Intermediate

Junior High

Specialists

Math

6th Grade Advanced Mathematics Class

Topics Covered

Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.

Connect ratio, rate, and percent to multiplication and division.

Write, interpret, and use mathematical expressions and equations.

Develop an understanding of operations on all rational numbers and solving linear equations and inequalities.

Develop an understanding of and use formulas to determine surface area and volume.

TEXT Mathematics Application and Concepts: McGraw Hill, Columbus, OH, 2004.

7th Grade Algebra 1 Chapters 1 – 7 Topics Covered

Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.

Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.

Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.

Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.

Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.

Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.

Apply statistics to interpret data.

Apply basic principles of probability.

Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.

TEXT Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.

8th Grade Algebra 1 Chapter 8 – 13

Topics Covered

Analyze and represent linear functions, and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.

Represent, solve, and model linear equations, functions, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.

Represent, sole, model, and compare quadratic and exponential equations and functions.

Transform and classify shapes on the coordinate plane.

Apply the properties of two-dimensional shapes.

Apply the properties of three-dimensional shapes.

Apply statistics to interpret data.

Apply basic principles of probability..

Understand and apply inductive and deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts within mathematics.

TEXT 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

1 - spiral notebook or an 1 inch binder to JUST be used for Math

Plenty of 8 ½’ x 11’ lined paper

#2 Pencils

Graph paper

Calculator (Scientific is preferred)

Colored pencils – might be in your homeroom.

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 1. Come to class prepared with necessary math tools. 2. Be in your seat and ready to go when class begins. 3. Be respectful of others and their property.

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:

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. Tegethoff. 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 point deductions. If the assignment is more than 5 days late it will not be accepted. Late work may not be corrected for a better grade.

WRITTEN WORK All written work must be completed on lined paper with the appropriate heading. All computational assignments must be completed in pencil. (Notes may be taken in pen and in color.)

COMMUNICATION The best way to communicate with me is by email. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns and I will return your email as soon as possible.

TEXT
Mathematics Application and Concepts: McGraw Hill, Columbus, OH, 2004.

7th Grade Algebra 1 Chapters 1 – 7
Topics Covered

TEXT
Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.

TEXT
Algebra 1: McDougal Littell, Boston, 2007.

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

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

1. Come to class prepared with necessary math tools.

2. Be in your seat and ready to go when class begins.

3. Be respectful of others and their property.

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:

WRITTEN WORK
All written work must be completed on lined paper with the appropriate heading. All computational assignments must be completed in pencil. (Notes may be taken in pen and in color.)

COMMUNICATION
The best way to communicate with me is by email. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns and I will return your email as soon as possible.