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A little math humor

MATH 8Tammie RaceMath InstructorEthel Hoppock Middle SchoolMeet Mrs. RaceBS in Mathematics and NJ teacher certification (7-12 and K 6): Moravian College and various others7th Year at HoppockMath 5-8, Algebra 8, Science 5Married with three children: Cassie (Penn State Freshman), Abbie(9th grade), Alex (seventh grade)Live in PA

Meet Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. WallSupport teacherAidBoth provide additional help for all students in need Math Placement Rubric6th grade ASK scores (confirmed with 7th grade scores)Algebra Placement TestLast years math teachers evaluation Last years 2nd and 3rd marking period math grades

Mathematics in Eighth GradeTwo algebra classes both of equal abilityTwo heterogeneous grouped 8th grade math classes Movement of students into or out of algebra program will be investigated at about midterm of the first marking period

Course GoalTo understand and apply the concepts of 8th grade math including data analysis, algebra, geometry, in conjunction with developing a strong number sense and making it relevant to the real world To begin North Hunterdon taking CP Algebra 1 To enjoy the subject!

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Norths 9th Grade Math Courses College Prep Algebra 1Algebra 1Foundations

Placement Tools7th Grade ASK ScoreOrleans Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test (administered in January)8th Grade Teacher RecommendationCurriculumNew Jersey State Standards are met via the Pearson Series, supplemental materials, and Study Island52% of last years 6th grade, 34% of last years 7th grade, and 71% of last years eighth grade scored in ADVANCED PROFICIENT on the math section of the NJ ASK test.

On Line Program ComponentsStudy IslandIndependent lessons and benchmark testingMy Web PagePearson On-Line ProgramsTextbook, Extra help, Instructional videos, worksheets, and games

GradingTests 50%Additional points are earned for correctionsQuizzes 30%Alternate Assessments 10%Study Island, Mathematical Reflections, etc.Homework 10%Although only literally contributes 10% toward the marking period grade, homework effort has a huge impact not only on the grade, but on understanding and performanceStudent ResponsibilitiesSeek help immediately!!Complete ALL homeworkBe a Responsible LearnerComplete Study Island on a weekly basis or as assigned

Contact InformationEmail: trace@btschools.orgPhone: 908-479-6336, ext. 2720Website: btschools.org, then teacher pages

If anyone would be interested in coming into the classroom to share how you use math in your job, especially algebra and/or geometry, I welcome you and appreciate it!