Educational Philosphy:

 Good teaching comes from good learning.  All students are to work toward becoming wise learners, and refuse to become foolish failures.

 Vine Middle Magnet School is a Project Grad School and implements the MOVE IT Math

program as its Mathematics curriculum.  MOVE IT math is a student-centered program designed to improve math skills, promote math “discovery” rather than math “memorization,” and increase understanding of basic mathematical principles through the use of manipulative-based hands-on experiences.

 MOVE IT Math has been aligned with both the State of Tennessee assessed Performance Indicators and Knox County Schools mathematics curriculum to build the student’s foundation for mathematical concepts to succeed in algebra, geometry, and advanced mathematics.  Students in Project GRAD Mathematics will participate in five Six Week  benchmark assessments to

provide teachers with an assessment tool to gauge student understanding of Accomplishments and State Performance Indicators addressed during the covered weeks of instruction.

TEXT:

 McDougal Littell Middle School Math, by McDougal Littell, A Houghton

Mifflin Company, 2005.

DESCRIPTION:

    The Mathematics class will focus on exploring, teaching, assessing, maintaining, and applying the following mathematics objectives as they

correspond to the State of Tennessee assessed Performance Indicators.

They are:

1.Number Sense and Algebraic Thinking

2.Measurement and Statistics

3 Decimal Addition and  Subtraction

4.Decimal Multiplication and Division

5.Number Patterns and Fractions

6.Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

7.Multiplication and Division of Fractions

8.Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

9.Geometric Figures

10.Geometry and Measurement

11.Integers

12.Equations and Functions

13.Probability and  Statistics

CLASS RULES:

1.Respect your Teacher , others, and yourself.

2.Be on time and prepared for class.

3.Follow Teacher’s first request.

4.Raise your hand to speak.

5.Use respectful language and silence disrespectful noises.

EVALUATION:

   Grades will be based upon student performance in four categories. The categories are:

1.Class Assignments    -        25%

2.Homework Assignments -        20%

3.Quizzes              -        25%

4.Test/Projects        -        30%

        Total                                        100%

GRADING SCALE:

   A        =        100 - 93

   B        =        92  - 85

   C        =        84  - 75

   D        =        74  - 70

   U        =        69  -  0

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

  ALL WORK IS TO BE YOUR OWN.  Giving or receiving answers on ANY work will result in a grade of “0” for that assignment. Copying work from a friend is cheating.

EXTRA CREDIT:

 If you  keep up with the homework, bring your  supplies, study for each test or quiz, etc., you  will not need extra credit.

PENCIL: 

 All work must be done in PENCIL.  Using INK will result in a lowered grade. Mechanical pencils are acceptable.

NOTEBOOK GUIDELINES: 

(Students are expected to keep a notebook or spiral)

1.Notebook must be kept neat and in  order at all times.

2.Notebook must contain all work.

3.Each page must have a full heading.

4.Notebooks are subject to grading at any time.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.No “retakes” of tests

2.No work accepted late (unless you were absent the  day it is checked or

collected) Late work includes that work which is left  in your locker, in another classroom, at home, on the bus, or which can’t be found when called for.  A grade of “0” will be given on the assignment.

3.No partial credit for partial work