Anonymous Middle School

Course Syllabus 8th grade Mathematics

Course Information Teacher Information

Credit Hour: Math requirement Name: Mr. Cummings
First Semester Phone: (555)-555-5555
Class Location: Room ??? Office Location: Room J123
E-Mail: Jacob.Cummings@anonymous.edu Office Hours: 3:15 4:30 Fridays by
appointment, 8th grade lunch breaks, before
school

School Attributes
The way we prepare students at Anonymous Middle School is informed by four attributes:
Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves to the same standards as the students we teach
Positive relationships developed and nurtured between and among adults and students
A high level of rigor included in instructional practices via standards aligned instruction
Connecting positive relationships with effective instruction for positive results

Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare students for mathematics courses in the High School curriculum. It
involves the study of elementary algebra through geometry.

Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

Students who successfully complete 8th grade Mathematics will be competent in the following areas:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers.
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
Solve literal equations for the indicated variable.
Graph linear equations in two variables.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
Factor polynomials.
Simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
Solve a system of linear equations in two variables.
Perform operations on square roots.
Solve quadratic equations.

Core Essential Questions

Some essential questions include:
How can algebraic expressions and equations be
used to model, analyze, and solve mathematical
situations?
How can mathematical ideas be represented?
How is slope a proportional relationship?
Why and how are graphs helpful?
Classroom Expectations:
This blank section is provided for students to fill in on the first day of classes. For the sake of equity, we will be collaborating
through pair, group, and classroom discussion to come up with a set of expectations that we, as an individual classroom, can follow. If
students have confusion about the expectations, I will be open during office hours (found above) for questions about, or any
discrepancies students may have with them. If students do not follow the expectations outlined below they will be required to discuss
what happened to myself and to a third party (e.g. another teacher, principle, or parent). If I do not follow the expectations outlined
below, students should hold me accountable for my actions by discussing it with me or leaving an anonymous note discussing the
topic in a box left on my desk.

Purpose
A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning will
be used in this course. The purpose of this course is to not only prepare students for higher order learning but to become
independent and formulate critical thought processes regarding mathematical concepts.

General Information:
If you are having trouble with any of the material you see in this class come to me immediately and I will offer resources
and my support to create the best learning environment for you. I am willing to accommodate and/or modify the material
to cater to your learning style.

Please check and sign below

______________I have read the information and I fully understand what Im expected to do in class.

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