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    Course Description:

     

    This course is designed for students who desire the opportunity to take the 8th grade Accelerated math course. Students will be taught a combination of 7th, 8th, and Algebra I standards throughout this course. Concepts will include, but are not limited to, rational number operations, laws of exponents, multi-step equations, algebraic expressions, slope-intercept form, linear functions, measurement, irregular and composite plane figures, data collection and analysis, and experimental and theoretical probability. Madison City Schools implements a mastery approach for this course, meaning students are expected to demonstrate at least an 80% on each indicator. 
       

    Course Objectives:

    		 To successfully master the skills outlined in the Alabama 7th Grade Accelerated Math Course of Study
       

    Classroom Expectations:

     

    Expectations:

    1. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
    2. Have a positive attitude.
    3. Set high expectations for yourself.
    4. Be respectful to others and their opinions.
    5. Follow all school rules.

    Possible Consequences:

    1. Conference with the student
    2. Parent contact – by phone or email
    3. Detention 
    4. Parent Conference
    5. Administrative Referral 
       

    Grading Policy:

    Test grades will account for 60% of the 9-weeks grade, with the remaining 40% being determined by quizzes and performance tasks.  The grading scale is as follows: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (65-69), and F (below 65). Grades will be a reflection of mastery of the standards.  Make sure all absences are excused as class work can be made up and graded for excused absences only. The office must receive a note from your child within 3 days of the absence for the absence to be eligible to be excused.
       

    Make-up Test Policy:

    Under normal circumstances, it is expected that students will submit previously assigned work upon return to school after an excused absence. All work missed on the day(s) of excused absences must be made up within a timeframe determined by the teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure he or she makes up work following excused absences. Students will not receive credit for and will not be allowed to make up any assignments, tests, work, activities, etc., missed during unexcused absences.  (DMS 2021-2022 Student Handbook)

    For work turned in late, the following policy will apply:

         • The assignment will drop one LETTER grade for each school day that passes. For example, if an assignment is turned in one school day late, the highest a student can receive is 89%; two days late, 79%, etc.

    1 day late = maximum credit 89%

    2 days late = maximum credit 79%

    3 days late = maximum credit 69%

    4 days late = maximum credit 59%

    5-10 days late = maximum credit 50%

         • Half credit is always better than no credit! Until work has been made up, “Missing” (which counts as a zero) will be put in the grade book. This will be updated once work is completed and turned in.

    Requests for accommodations for this course or any school event are welcomed from students and parents. 
       

    Textbook:


    Alabama Reveal Math

    Reveal Math
       

    Materials and Supplies Needed:

    		 Notebook/binder, pencil, highlighter, dry erase marker, eraser, calculator (optional-I have a class set)

    Course Outline:

    36  Week  Plan *Subject to Change

    Week

    Unit

    1

    Beginning of the year procedures

    2

    Proportional Relationships

    3

    Proportional Relationships

    4

    Solve Percent Problems

    5

    Solve Percent Problems

    6

    Solve Percent Problems

    7

    Operations with Integers and Rational Numbers

    8

    Operations with Integers and Rational Numbers

    9

    Operations with Integers and Rational Numbers*

    10

    Exponents and Scientific Notation

    11

    Exponents and Scientific Notation

    12

    Real Numbers

    13

    Real Numbers

    14

    Algebraic Expressions

    15

    Algebraic Expressions/Solving Equations

    16

    Solving Equations

    17

    Solving Equations

    18

    Review/Midterm Exams

    19

    Linear Relationships and Slope

    20

    Linear Relationships and Slope

    21

    Linear Relationships and Slope

    22

    Probability

    23

    Probability

    24

    Sampling and Statistics

    25

    Sampling and Statistics

    26

    Geometric Figures

    27

    Geometric Figures

    28

    Area, Surface Area, and Volume

    29

    Area, Surface Area, and Volume

    30

    Area, Surface Area, and Volume

    31

    Area, Surface Area, and Volume

    32

    Transformations

    33

    Transformations

    34

    Transformations

    35

    Review

    36

    Finals