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MATH & Science: Grades 6-8
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GENERAL INFORMATIONWELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH!
Homework Policy:
Students are assigned homework on a daily basis. Most of the time it is written work. Other times, it is to study and prepare for a test. Homework is posted on a weekly basis online. (See homework page).
Grading Policy:
Tests are administered throughout each chapter. The number of tests given depends on the number of lessons in each chapter. At the end of each chapter, there is a cumulative test on all the lessons. Students are told 4-7 days in advance the date when a test is scheduled. Test dates are posted online as well.(See the homework page for upcoming tests).
Tests: 90%
Homework: 10%
Behavior/Participation:
All students are expected to be prepared for class with the appropriate materials such as pencils, notebooks and math workbooks. Students are also allowed to use whiteboards and dry erase markers during class. Participation and attention during class are important parts of succeeding in math. If a student is absent, he/she must make up the work missed. It is the student's responsibility to come to me for the assignment(s) missed.
Middle School Math Curriculum
Grade 6 Overview:
Sixth grade mathematics primary focus is to develop fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals. It also continues to develop student knowledge in the Metric and Customary measurement systems as well as Geometry and Data Analysis.
Goals- Students will demonstrate proficiency in number operations of whole numbers.
- Students will master operations of fractions and decimals.
- Students will build upon and acquire more knowledge of Geometry, Measurement and Data Analysis
Grade 7 and Grade 8 Overview:
Seventh and Eighth grade mathematics primary focus is to develop fluency in pre-algebraic concepts and functions. The curriculum strengthens mathematical foundations and problem solving skills in order to succeed in solving algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities and linear functions.
Goals- Students will master foundational concepts and skills of Pre-Algebra.
- All Students will be prepared for Algebra I in high school.
- Some students will successfully meet the requirements of a Grade 9 Algebra I class, thereby placing out of Algebra I and instead enroll in Geometry freshman year of high school.
6-8 Science Curriculum and Goals
The Cheverus Catholic science curriculum follows the Massachusetts Frameworks and the Next Generation Science Standards.
All classes 6-8 cover topics in life science, physical science and earth science, engineering and technology.
- 6th grade is structures and functions
- 7th is systems and cycles
- 8th grade focuses on cause and effect
The goal of the Cheverus Catholic science program is to provide a strong science knowledge foundation that will prepare students for academic success in high school. This is achieved through content mastery, project work, group work, laboratory experiments, hands on activities, and engineering design.
Contact Information:
Please contact me anytime! I can be reached via email at sandra.malatesta@cheverusschool.com.
