Welcome to 8 th Grade Math Mrs Cates

Welcome to 8 th Grade Math Mrs. Cates

Mathematics is the cheapest science. Unlike physics or chemistry, it does not require any expensive equipment. All one needs for mathematics is a pencil and paper. - George Polya

Supplies • 1 inch 3 -ring binder – HARD COVER

Supplies • 1 inch 3 -ring binder – HARD COVER • Pencil

Supplies • 1 inch 3 -ring binder – HARD COVER • Pencil • Agenda

Calculator usage • In general, calculators will not be used except for special problems and lessons.

Do not worry too much about your difficulties in mathematics. I can assure you that mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein

Assignments • All given assignments are due the next day, unless otherwise noted.

Assignments All work, as shown in class during notes, is to be shown for credit.

Assignments • All work is done in pencil. . . if done in pen, it will be considered late and re-done.

Assignments Credit is given for the work you show, so….

NO WORK…

…NO CREDIT!

The primary question was not what do we know, but how do we know it. - Aristotle

C. A. R. E. • Choices, • Attitude, • Responsibilities, • Excellence

C. A. R. E. • Students are expected to turn their work in on time. If they do not do so, they will have until the next class period to turn in their work for full credit. The student will be given a notice that they have late work that needs to be turned in, and their parent will also be notified.

C. A. R. E. • If the student shows up to the next class period and does not have the assignment, the student will automatically be assigned C. A. R. E. will be held after school from 3: 10 - 3: 40 each day, or in the morning from 7: 25 to 7: 55 each day. The student is required to attend C. A. R. E.

C. A. R. E. • If they do not attend C. A. R. E. , they will be issued a two hour Friday Night School that week.

Tests • Tests and quizzes will be given throughout any unit that is being covered.

Tests • All assignments at that point must be completed before a quiz/test can be taken.

Vocabulary • Weekly vocabulary tests will be given on Wednesdays (day subject to change as needed).

Vocabulary • Any items missed on a weekly vocabulary test will be written (word and definition) 5 times each before the next vocabulary test can be taken (T-N-T’s).

Grades • Assignments = 25%

Grades • Assignments • Vocabulary/Quiz = 25%

Grades • Assignments • Vocabulary/Quiz • Test = 25% = 50%

Grades • • Assignments Vocabulary/Quiz Test Total = 25% = 50% = 100%

Extra Credit

Things to bring to class every day • • Agenda 3 -ring binder pencil Assignment

Books

Books • Book is to be kept in locker. • A sign will be posted when you are to bring it to class. • Internet access is available for home.

Absences • When you are absent, your assignment will be placed in the blue pocket pouch, sorted by hour. Please pick up your work when you return, and see me regarding the completion of it and a due date.

Classroom Rules Don’t do anything stupid!

Classroom Rules Stupid is as stupid does. - Forrest Gump

Discipline • A check mark will be given each time you come to class without required materials (pencil, notebook, etc. ).

Discipline • A check mark will be given if it is necessary for you to leave class to go to the restroom (subject to teacher discretion).

Discipline • 3 check marks = 15 minute detention after school.

Discipline • After a detention is served, the check marks will start over.

Questions?

Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country. - David Hilljert

Mathematics is the gate and key to the sciences. - Roger Bacon

Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. - Dean Schlicter

Math – Just do it!