Teacher

NAME: Miss Matz

SCHOOL: Booker Middle School

CLASS: Math 6, 7, 8

SCHOOL PHONE:

Syllabus

Mission For The Class

                                  Math Syllabus
Teacher: Miss Matz
Textbook: Math
Grade: 6, 7, 8
Team: Bolts

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome to the 2008-2008 school year! I am looking forward to a successful, 
productive year and encourage you to work with me to achieve this goal.

As a parent you are an integral part of the success of your child. I 
appreciate your efforts to monitor your child’s progress. Please feel free 
to contact me with any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions. The most 
convenient times to reach me by phone, 359-5824 are between 7:00 and 7:15 
and 2:15 - 3:30 pm. If I am not available, leave a message and I will return 
your call. You may also reach me at the following e-mail address 
angela_matz@sarasota.k12.fl.us or on my cell phone, (574)-876-8439.

Course Expectations:
*Daily preparation for learning
* Display a positive, cooperative attitude
* Organize, maintain and update daily a Math Binder which contains a Table of
    Contents, Quiz Record Sheet, all class work, homework and quiz/ test 
papers in numerical order.
* Bring Math Binder to class daily.
* Mastery of FCAT math skills.                            
* Encourage an active learning experience while at school

Student Grading Categories:
* Students will be graded on academic achievement, work habits and effort 
which include:
      * Quizzes		  * Daily class work
      * Tests		  * Maintaining Math Binder
      * Projects	  * Assignments
      * Final Assessment Exam

A successful student
	Is on time	 Refrains from verbal and physical confrontations
	
	Is properly prepared		Stays on task
	Respects others		Works to the best of his/her ability

Signature:_______________________________________   Date:_________________
 

 
            2008 - 2009                                      
Matz                 
                             Grade 6,7, 8 Math Course Outline (Tentative)
                                     

1st Grading Period: Integers and Algebraic Thinking

1. Order of Operations
2. Place Value
3. Fraction/Decimal/Percent
4. Ratios
5. FCAT Practice
	
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2nd Grading Period: Applications of Proportions and Percent

1. Proportions
2. Percentages
3. Perimeter
4. Area
5. FCAT Practice
	
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3rd Grading Period: Geometry

1. Surface Areas
2.  Volume
3. Central Tendency
4. Probabilities
5. Transformations
6. FCAT Practice	
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4th Grading Period: Algebraic Relationships

1. Algebraic Equations
2.  Solving 1 and 2 Step Equations
3.  Graphing Linear Equations/Slope