WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT!

Mr. Jason EresRoom 309

8th Grade MathLinear Algebra

Algebra

jeres@kyrene.org

A LITTLE ABOUT ME... Born and raised in Elk Grove, CA

Graduated from ASU with my Bachelors in Secondary Education: Math

Interests and hobbies include: Watching and coaching sports, going to the movies, and technology.

Classroom Norms All students are expected to be in their

seat and ready to learn by the time the bell rings.

Students must have all of their supplies with them every day

Discipline Refocus warning Timeout in ISI room (In School Intervention) Parent contact/meeting Office referral

Tardy Policy Please note there is a strict tardy policy for

students at Aprende Make every effort to get your students to school

on time First tardy is a warning Second tardy is a parent letter Third tardy is an After School Detention Be prepared for continued detentions and

conduct referrals in the event of continued tardies

State law requires that ALL students attend school

Student Behavior We expect students to be in class and

ready to learn with the appropriate classroom behaviors If student behavior is a disruption to the

learning environment: Student will receive a verbal or non-verbal

(card) warning If the behavior continues, student will be

moved to the time out seat in the classroom If the student is still unable to control their

behavior, they will be sent out to the ISI (In School Intervention) room on campus

Warm-ups/Bellwork Grade and Review Homework Introduction to the topic for the day

(typically a short video, discussion, or activity)

Note taking and guided practice Begin homework (usually 10 mins in

class)

1. All work must be completed in pencil, no erasable pen

2. Rewrite the original problem3. Show all work, every step, going

down the paper (vertically)4. Skip a space between problems5. Leave a space to work out a

problem if you are not sure how to do it, and ask for help

Mathematics Tutoring will be offered both before

school and after school. (Schedule still pending)

My website will be updated every Friday with what we will be studying the following week.

Linear Algebra Course Outline

1st Quarter: Students will extend their

understanding of equation solving to include equations with variables on both sides and equations involving rational numbers. Students analyze equations, tables, and graphs of linear functions, specifically the interpretation of slope and y-intercept in each.

Linear Algebra Course Outline

2nd Quarter: Students will focus on geometry.

Students will study the Pythagorean Theorem as well as congruence and similarity of shapes, especially triangles.

Linear Algebra Course Outline

3rd Quarter: Students will revisit algebraic

thinking in solving systems of linear equations. Students will also derive properties of exponents including the use of exponents with scientific notation.

Linear Algebra Course Outline

4th Quarter: Students will revisit geometry to

develop formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres.

Students will also focus on statistical thinking and probability. Students will be introduced to and analyze bivariate data through the use of tables and scatter plots.

Linear Algebra Resource Information New Carnegie Textbooks

Consumables Student Centered learning Inquiry Based and Direct Instruction Mix

Mathia Carnegie’s Online self paced program that follows our

curriculum 1 day per week in class (every Thursday) 1 Alab’s per week minimum (every Friday) Students must log a set amount of minutes per week

working in program and make check-in progress due dates

Some of the minutes will need to be completed at home as ongoing homework, during additional Alab times, or during tutoring afterschool

Mathia Minute Logs and Progress Check-ins will be a part of the overall class grade

Homework/Class work 10%Tests/Quizzes 90%

Your child can expect about 30 minutes of homework every day in math class. Most days students will have roughly 10 minutes to start homework in class

Please regularly check with your child regarding their math homework.

Students are responsible for recording their assignments each day in their agendas.

All homework will also be listed on my class website.

Supplies for Math Two 1.5” Binders Two 3 Prong Pocket Folders One Pack of Loose-Leaf Lined Paper Lots of pencils and erasers Pens (for grading) Highlighters Whiteboard Markers Ruler Protractor

Website http://www.kyrene.org/jeres

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