Mr. SchnitzerRooms 216 & 212Periods 6 & 7

Double Block Common Core 8 Math

The Content

The Number System Expressions and Operations Functions Geometry Statistics and Probability

These will be taught throughout the 9 chapters of the textbook.

Mathematical Practices

1. Make sense of problems & persevere in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly & quantitatively.

3. Construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

Mathematical Practices

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for & make use of structure.

8. Look for & express regularity in repeated reasoning.

The Pace

Extended Practice on Specific Skills Exploration of Concepts at a

Deeper Level Focused on Mastery Additional Guided Practice to

Support Student Learning Additional Learning Opportunities

including Project Based Learning Daily Math Practice that Reinforces

Previously Learned Skills

Common Core 8 Resources

●Glencoe Math Common Core Edition - Course 3 - Volume 1 & 2

ConnectED – Website: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ ●IXL - Website: https://www.ixl.com/signin/downersgrove●DG 58 Curriculum Web App: dg58.info/ladder

*All logins and passwords are the same for your child

Additional Help

I am at Herrick every day from 5th period until the end of school

During 5th period and after school, I am available to help students

8th grade math will be using traditional grades this year (50% quizzes, 40% tests, 10% homework)

Students can retake 1 test per quarter and it will be averaged with their original score

Grades are representative of the standards

Website

●Mr. Schnitzer’s Website●Mr. Schnitzer’s Twitter @schnitzerDG58●PowerSchool to check grades