Junior High Math

Miss Piszczek

Dear Parents,

Below is a brief description of our Math Program and classroom expectations, including a few tips on how to help your child succeed in Math. Please review the following with your child, and return the last page signed. If you have any questions please call at 453-4847 (Ext. 131) and leave a voice mail message and I will call you back. You may also email me at cpiszczek@norridge80.org or follow the link on my webpage.

Goals:

Our Curriculum is aligned to the Illinois State Standards. Listed below are some specific goals for each grade.

Grade 7

Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and patterns. An understanding of real life applications of these concepts...

An understanding and working knowledge of Geometric Applications, Perimeter, Area, and Volume

The ability to understand and use Ratio, Proportion, and Percent to solve practical and mathematical problems

A working Knowledge of Statistics and Probability and their use in the world

A confident and successful approach to Problem Solving

Familiarity and general understanding of the basic concepts of Algebra

Grade 8

All of the above

Mastery of the concepts of Algebra

The ability to write and use equations to solve concrete and theoretical problems

Familiarity and general understanding of coordinate graphing and linear functions.

Junior High Math

Miss Piszczek

Homework:

Homework is usually assigned every day and is due the next day during class. Students are expected to begin assignments in class so I can monitor their progress and answer questions. Late or incomplete assignments may be turned in for reduced credit. Late assignments must be made up within one week (unless other arrangements are made).

Grading:

Collected workbook pages and worksheets will be averaged and count as one test grade.

All homework assignments in the Math notebook will be corrected in class. A grade will be issued for at least once a Marking period and count as one test grade. A Grade for the Notebook itself, based on organization and completeness will also be issued and counted as one test grade.

All test, quiz, and correction grades, homework average and notebook grades will be averaged together.

All tests and quizzes must be corrected. These tests and quizzes must be signed by parent (if below 70%) and returned within 2 days of the day I return tests to the student. Extra time may be allowed under certain circumstances. All corrections must include proper work or explanations. No Credit will be given for answers only!

Corrections are considered a mandatory assignment. A zero will be given if corrections are not turned in.

Class participation and extra credit will be added last.

Extra credit should be problems dealing with current concepts and will not be given to students who do not complete regular assignments.

Supplies:

Students must have their textbook, workbook, spiral notebook, calculator, and pencils with them in class. Loose paper stapled together will not be considered a notebook. Tests and Homework will not be accepted if they are not written in pencil (erasable pen is not acceptable).