7th/8th Math Syllabus
7th/8th Grade Math Syllabus Curriculum: Savvas enVision Mathematics
Notes:
All students will be required to take notes. They can be kept in a notebook or binder. Students may use their notes on quizzes.
Daily Work:
Daily Work is typically the first attempt at learning new skills. Some of the assignments are completed online using Canvas or Savvas Envision Mathematics. Some assignments will be completed in their notebooks to ensure that students are properly demonstrating their work. All the daily work assignments are worth 5 points. The online assignments will be scored on accuracy. However, those assignments have lots of built in opportunities for students to get hints or try again when errors are made. The online assignments can be retaken if students are not happy with their score. Any assignments completed using paper and pencil will be scored as a participation grade. If completed and work is demonstrated students will receive all the points.
Quizzes will be completed in class with paper and pencil. Students may use their notes and any previous daily homework for assistance. Quizzes will cover two to three sections. This work will be graded on accuracy. These assessments may be taken again by students, if they are not happy with their performance. However, students must go over the assessment with Mr. Groen prior to retaking the assessment. Also, time will not be given during class to retake an assessment.
Tests:
Tests will make up the majority of the students’ grades. Tests will be taken without notes. Tests will make up around 50-60% of each student’s grade. Prior to taking a test, students will review the skills necessary to perform well on the test. Students that do not earn up to 80% on their test will be allowed to retake a test after reviewing their errors with Mr. Groen. However, they will only be able to earn up to 80% (C+).
Class Rules/Expectations:
Students will follow all rules and expectations outlined in the student handbook. Along with those rules, I expect all students to meet the following expectations in my classroom:
1) Be Prepared
2) Be Respectful
3) Work Hard
Grading Scale:
A+ 100% B+ 90-88% C+ 81-79% D+ 72-70%
A 99-94% B 87-85% C 78-76% D 69-67%
A- 93-91% B- 84-82% C- 75-73% D- 66-64%