Middle School Mrs. Dawn Tate

Profile

Goals for the School Year:

The classroom is primarily a place for learning, so all of our energies will be directed toward that goal. It is my desire to be involved with my students in their learning process, to help them see how it is related to their world, and to provide instruction that will encourage a creative climate, develop good study skills and promote critical thinking.

Homework Expectations and Procedures

Homework will be assigned Monday thru Thursday and occasionally on Friday. I believe that as a team we can contribute to the academic success of each student. I expect homework to be turned in complete, in pencil, legible and on time. Approximately 15% of the grade will be based on a Math Log Book (daily journal), 15% will be based on in-class work, participation and projects. Tests and quizzes will account for approximately 30% and the remaining 40% will be on daily homework.

Homework is given as a practice or reinforcement to subjects covered in class. The homework will be displayed here and on the board in my room. Homework will be graded daily, therefore, it is necessary that the student completes and turn in his/her homework at the beginning of each class day.

Monthly Themes and Projects

September
6^th: Whole numbers and decimals
7^th: Algebraic expressions and integers
8^th: Intro to Algebra

October
6^th: Data and statistics; number theory
7^th: One-step equations and inequalities, decimals
8^th: Integers and rational numbers, equations

November
6^th: Fractions and fraction operations
7^th: Factors, fractions and exponents
8^th: Inequalities, exponents and polynomials

December
6^th: Positive and negative numbers
7^th: Ratios - proportions and percents
8^th: Polynomials and factoring

January
6^th: Geometry, ratio and proportions
7^th: Linear functions and graphing
8^th: Graphs and linear equations

February
6^th: Percents, equations and graphs
7^th: Two-step equations and inequalities
8^th: System of equations

March
6^th: Probability, fraction review
7^th: Spatial thinking, area and volume
8^th: Inequalities and absolute value

April
6^th: Perimeter, area volume, formulas, decimal review
7^th: Right angles in Algebra
8^th: Rational expressions

May
6^th: Pre-algebra basics and integers
7^th: Non-linear functions and polynomials
8^th: Radicals

June
6^th: Sectional review by topic
7^th: Data analysis and probability
8^th: Functions and relations