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8th Grade Mathematics Dear Parent/Guardians

Welcome to 8th Grade Math! 8th Grade mathematics is an introduction to Algebra I and Algebra I is the mathematical language used to interpret and represent patterns in numbers by using variables, expressions, and equations. Algebra is an essential tool used in computer science, science, and business. This course will help your student to think logically and abstractly.

There are three major factors involved in this mathematics course. Those factors are class work, homework, and the completion of Study Island by EOG. By class work, I am referring to the review, practice, and new material we do together while at school. By homework I am referring to the review and practice that is done at home. Homework is an important element in this course and will be assigned nightly. In addition to helping practice content learned in class, homework serves as ongoing review. Students who do daily homework naturally perform better on tests than those who do not. Also, students whose parents take an interest in their mathematical studies tend to do better in mathematics. Study Island is a computer program that is easily accessible at home, library, or here at school that we will work on throughout the school year in class.

Below are the program resources. __Please review these resources throughout the school year with your student to ensure your students success.__

Study Island provides state standard based questions in a multiple choice format. Each question has an explanation to explain the correct way to work a problem. Students know their own username and password for login. (An Icon for this site is at the top right under students of the Newton Conover City Schools website at www.nccs.k12.nc.us)
 * Study Island ** ([|www.studyisland.com]) *Mandatory completion by EOG

Plato provides a rigorous ongoing review of material essential to EOG and EOC review. The program contains lessons, activities, and mastery tests for each topic. All Algebra I students are encouraged to complete this program completely before EOC. (An icon for this site is at the top right under students of the Newton Conover City Schools Website at [|www.nccs.k12.nc.us])
 * Plato ** ([]) *Good study resource, not required to complete

After school tutoring is Monday from 3:15 to 3:45 in the computer lab beside the library. Mrs. Bartletts email is tonya_bartlett@nccs.k12.nc.us Phone number is (828)464-4221 Ext 146 and voicemails may be left if I am not available. I will be glad to provide you additional review material at your request.
 * Other Resources **

Things the student needs daily: 3 Ring Notebook Pencil(s) Folder Paper

Things the teacher needs: Small candies for prizes/incentives packs of colored paper boxes of pencils packs of magic markers
 * parents: this is for class supply

I look forward to a great year, Mrs. Bartlett