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Math 8
Teacher: Mr. Lovercamp
Classroom: Room 6/Mr. Lovercamp’s Room
Contact Information: Email address: [email protected]
Course Overview
Math is the study of the patterns around us. In this course, you will learn more
about geometry, statistics, and probability. Geometry is a branch of math that uses
formal methods of thinking to show relationships between points, lines, surfaces,
and solids. Statistics and probability are closely related subjects. In statistics, you
will practice collecting and analyzing numerical data to make decisions.
Probability is the study of the likelihood that an event will occur. For example,
what is the likelihood that you will win a spelling bee if there are 40 participants?
Knowing more about these three disciplines will help you solve problems you
encounter every day.
Course Goals
By the end of the course, you will:
 Solve problems that involve scale drawings of geometric figures.
 Construct geometric shapes with traditional tools and with technology to
satisfy given conditions.
 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area,
surface area, and volume.
 Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a population.
 Compare two populations using their measures of center and measures of
variability.
 Understand that probability is a measure of the likelihood that a chance
event will occur.
 Compare expected probability to relative frequency and explain any
discrepancies.
 Find the probability of a compound event by identifying all the possible
outcomes surrounding the event.
 Design and use a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.
Course Materials
Students will need to bring a notebook and pencil with them to class. A laptop will
be provided for the students to do tests and homework on. Students will also be
provided a folder to keep classroom materials in, and this will stay in Mr.
Lovercamp’s classroom when the class isn’t meeting. Students will also be
provided calculators.
Classroom Procedures:
When bell rings QUIET, the teacher will take roll, and then we will review what
we did last class period, before starting the next lesson.
On the below lines I would like the student and a parent to sign this and return it to
Mr. Lovercamp so I know the student and parent understand the syllabus for Math
8.
Student Signature _____________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________________