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SCHOOL:
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Sterling Middle School
444 Granite Street
617 – 984 - 8729
SYLLABUS
TEACHER Miss Colleen Nichol
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL Pre-Algebra, Grade 8
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Big Ideas Math Textbook
Big Ideas Record and Practice Journal
Major Topics:
The Number System
 Know that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximate them by rational numbers.
Expressions and Equations
 Work with radicals and integer exponents.
 Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
 Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
Functions
 Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
 Use functions to model relationships between quantities.
Geometry
 Understand congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry
software.
 Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres.
Statistics and Probability
 Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.
*ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Rubrics
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Class Participation
Homework
*See Individual Student Education Plans or 504 Plans for modification where applicable.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS
Students should expect homework on a near daily basis covering recently learned material as well as
reviewing previous lessons/units. Homework assignments will consist of materials given out in class.
Students should expect 30 minutes of homework per night and it should be completed for class the
following day.
GRADING POLICY
Tests: 40%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework: 15%
Class Participation: 10%
3-ring binder: 10%
High Five: 5%
MAKEUP PROCEDURE
Homework: If absent, a student should see the teacher the following day to receive the assignment. If
assignment is not made up, it will result in a zero.
Quizzes/Tests: If a student scores less than a 70% on a quiz or a test, he/she must get a parent/guardian
signature. In addition, the student may also correct mistakes from the test on a separate paper to earn half
of the missed points back for an improved grade.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extra help is available mornings and afternoons by appointment.
Textbooks may be signed out by students if they need it for use at home.
It is strongly recommended that they bring math workbook, agenda book, 3-ring binder, pencil, and a
TI30XIIS calculator to class.
*Adjustments may be made in this syllabus to meet student needs.