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Mr. Peter Prinz�Email: pprinz@bedminsterschool.org

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MATH 8

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COMMUNICATIONS

* After this evening please email me� with any information you would like� to share or believe significant for� me to know in teaching and working� with your son(s)/daughter(s).��* Let’s work together for the benefit� and welfare of your children.�

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

YES, we strive to …� … have all students significantly learn � grade level mathematics.� … prepare all students for state testing.�� But we do so much more …

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WE LEARN BY …

… utilizing research-based and proven� learning and teaching methods.

�… combining the best of traditional � and contemporary teaching methods.

�… collaborative and team work.

�… inquiry and discovery.

�… practicing, practicing, � practicing, etc.�

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WHAT WE DEVELOP

  • Conceptual understanding of mathematics
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Mathematical reasoning skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Proper presentation of work product
  • Collaboration skills
  • Memory skills
  • Communication skills

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Grading

  • All Tests (1 - 2 Unit Tests per marking period)� 40 % of final marking period grade�
  • Quizzes (2 – 4 quizzes per marking period)� 30 % of final marking period grade�
  • Homework� 30 % of final marking period grade� This includes “mini quizzes”� * Assesses materials after homework review� * Each is equivalent in points to one � homework assignment.

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Homework

  • All assignments are posted on Google� Classroom.
  • Each assignment is graded upon proper� presentation, not correct answers.
  • Students must present proof of answers� (step-by-step process used to solve problem) in� order to receive full credit.
  • If a student is struggling, he/she should� complete as much as possible of given problem� and/or explain specific struggles.

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What Assistance is Available?

  • Teacher Assistance� - During class time � - After school or during lunch � (by appointment only)
  • Textbook (examples in each section)
  • Online Tutorials (YouTube, Google Search)
  • Peer Assistance during class time� collaborations.�

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Keep in Mind

  • When absent, make sure to check Google Classroom for any assignments. And check for due dates for missed assignments upon return.�
  • Ask Questions and/or assistance whenever not sure about something, confused about something, or struggling with something. �
  • As of October additional, voluntary practice will be� posted on Google Classroom at the end of each week� for students who need or request additional� practice problems.

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Google Classroom

Genesis

YOU CAN FIND IT HERE

  • Homework Assignments
  • Copies of Handouts
  • Dates for Upcoming� Tests and Quizzes
  • Grades
  • Homework:� * Completed� * Owed

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Let Grades be a measure of learning, �but never the objective of learning.

Without Thinking there is no Learning

Learning involves struggling.

Nothing can evolve if there is no change.

Our abilities may influence the degree of our successes.

But it is our willingness to learn and work that determines whether we succeed or not.