Mr. Betz's Course Website!!!
After School Tutoring:
Normal Tutoring Hours:
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15 (7th & 8th Grade)
Wednesday: 4:15 - 5:15 (6th Grade)
Thursday: 4:15 - 5:15 (6th & 7th Grade)
(Room 10-017)
Periods 1/2 & 3/4:
Chapter 3 Sections 1-5 Quiz on Thursday 10/18/2012
TransMath Quiz (Unit 3 Lessons 1-5) on Friday 10/19/2012
Math Olympics Quiz on Friday 10/19/2012
Study Guide 7th 3.1-3.5 Quiz.pdf
Make sure you're keeping up with your journal entries!
Period 5/6:
Chapter 3 Sections 4-5 Quiz on Thursday 10/18/2012
Math Olympics Quiz on Friday 10/19/2012
6 Grade Study Guide 3.1-3.5.pdf
Period 7/8:
Chapter 3 Sections 1-5 Quiz on Thursday 10/18/2012
Study Guide 7th 3.1-3.5 Quiz.pdf
Make sure you're keeping up with your journal entries!
Introduction:
A great mathematician and philosopher, Archimedes, once said: "give me a place to stand and I will move the Earth." Mathematics is just this, a solid footing for the foundation of knowledge. Math can sometimes seem like a haphazard collection of numbers, letters and symbols, and this couldn't be further from the truth. Mathematics is a discipline that, when mastered, can be exploited to provide analyses of the past, predictions into the future and a logical methodology by which to structure an argument. I hope, in addition to mastering the standard curriculum, we can work towards slowly removing the filter over nature's image and discover the power of undeniable truths. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you; and remember, the only thing you truly own is what you know!
Course Objectives:
Grade 8
-Big Idea 1: Analyze and represent linear functions and solve linear equations
and systems of linear equations .
-Big Idea 2: Analyze two- and three-dimensional figures by using distance and
angle.
-Big Idea 3: Analyze and summarize data sets.
Grade 7
-Big Idea 1: Develop an understanding of and appluy proportionality, including
similarity.
-Big Idea 2: Develop an understanding of and use formulas to determine surface
areas and volumes of three-dimensional shapes.
-Big Idea 3: Develop an understanding of operations on all rational numbers and
solving linear equations.
Grade 6
-Big Idea 1: Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and
division of fractions and decimals.
-Big Idea 2: Connect ratio and rates to multiplication and division.
-Big Idea 3: Write, interpret, and use mathematical expressions and equations.
Course Description:
Grade 8
Chapter 1 - Solving Equations
Chapter 2 - Graphing Linear Equations and Linear Systems
Chapter 3 - Writing Linear Systems and Linear Equations
Chapter 4 - Functions
Chapter 5 - Angles and Similarity
Chapter 6 - Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Chapter 7 - Data Analysis and Displays
Chapter 8 - Linear Inequalities
Chapter 9 - Exponents & Scientific Notation
Appendix B - Financial Literacy (loans, interest, credit and payroll)
Extras - Logic and Philosophy
Grade 7
Chapter 1 - Operations with Integers
Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers and Equations
Chapter 3 - Proportions and Variation
Chapter 4 - Percents
Chapter 5 - Similarity and Transformations
Chapter 6 - Surface Areas of Solids
Chapter 7 - Volumes of Solids
Chapter 8 - Data Analysis and Samples
Chapter 9 - Probability
Appendix B - Exploring Equations and Functions
Grade 6
Chapter 1 - Expressions and Number Properties
Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Chapter 3 - Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Chapter 4 - Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Chapter 5 - Ratios, Rates and Data Analysis
Chapter 6 - Circles and Area
Chapter 7 - Equations
Chapter 8 - Inequalities
Chapter 9 - Tables, Graphs and Functions
Appendix B - Exploring the Number Line
Adv. Topics - 10: Operations with Integers
11: Rational Numbers and Equations
12: Percents
Materials: (Textbook: Larson, Ron; Laurie Boswell (2010), Big Ideas Math)
1) Five-subject spiral notebook
2) Pencils (at least 2 sharpened everyday)
3) Basic calculator
4) Three-prong folder
5) Your BRAIN! :)
Grading Policy:
~ A.R. Comprehension 5%
~ A.R. Goal 5%
~ Homework 6th - 25% 7th - 20%
~ Quizzes 6th - 25% 7th - 25%
~ Tests/Projects 6th - 40% 7th - 45%
Late Policy: (Late assignments can be made up until the chapter test,
after the chapter test the grade will stand at a 0%)
~ 7th Grade : 100% if completed on time with sunbstantial effort shown
50% if assignment is late
0% if the assignment is not completed or poorly done
~ 6th Grade: 100% if completed on time with substantial effort shown
75% if on time but minimal effort is shown
50% if handed in late
0% if the assignment is not completed or poorly done
Behavior Policy:
- Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin on the bell work,.
- Three Oaks Middle School's behavior/consequence policy will be upheld
as stated in your agenda.
- When we form discussion groups there WILL be differences of opinion,
THAT'S THE POINT!We will always be respectful when debating
intellectual issues and judge arguments solely on the basis of logic and reason.
- In other words, USE COMMON SENSE! If you wouldn't like it being said about
or done to you, uhhh... don't say/do it to anyone else.
- Remember: school is a place to work hard and learn much, but that doesn't mean
we can't have fun! There is a time to work and a time to play; as long as we
know which to place first, we'll have an AWESOME year!!!
Just so ya know...
- I will be available after school for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays for
math tutoring Also, I am usually in my room 30 minutes before and after class,
so stop in if you have any questions or concerns.
- My favorite book: The Holographic Universe (by: Michael Talbot)
- Second favorite subject: Philosophy
- Hobbies: practicing the piano and trying to grasp the fabric of reality, haha...
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