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Mrs. Karen Towery
Karen Towery
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE
Contact Karen ToweryPage Last Updated Nov 05, 2008
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Welcome to the Shark Team!
First & Second Period Students: Learning to solve all types of equations - Chapter 10 in the green textbook
Third & Fourth Periods - Learning to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination
Students in Mrs. Towery's Homeroom will take the NC Test of Computer Skills on Thursday, December 11. One day each week during homeroom students will be learning computer terms and playing review games. Each core teacher will take her class to the computer lab several days over the next couple months. Students will learn about databases, spreadsheets, word processing, keyboarding, ethics, and more. Ask your student what they have learned about computer skills. As a reminder, all students must receive a passing score on the Computer Skills test before graduating from high school. TRY THE GASTON CO. SCH. LINK!!First & Second Period Students: Learning to solve all types of equations - Chapter 10 in the green textbook
Third & Fourth Periods - Learning to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination
Students who need some additional practice to master the topics we are learning in class can attend after-school tutoring any Thursday from 2:30-3:15. Please arrange transportation before school.
If you miss school you miss A LOT. When you return copy the notes from another responsible student, check the homework calendar at the back of the classroom, and plan to stay AFTER school on Thursday to complete missing work.
If you miss school you miss A LOT. When you return copy the notes from another responsible student, check the homework calendar at the back of the classroom, and plan to stay AFTER school on Thursday to complete missing work.
Remember to take advantage of "I'm Finished" Folders for extra credit. Each test can also be signed for 2 extra points.
True learning involves "figuring out how to use what you already know in order to go beyond what you already think."
--Jerome Bruner
A primary focus throughout the entire year will be implementing the best problem solving strategies for each written problem. Below is a list of the most often used strategies. Think of others to add to our list.
* Re-read the problem
* Draw a picture
* Make a chart
* Solve a simpler problem
* Underline the key information
* What is the question I need to answer?
* Guess and check
* Eliminate wrong answer choices
* Answer ALL multiple-choice questions
* Write down all the steps - Don't try to do too many calculations in your head!
* Estimate then calculate
* Use the calculator to avoid mistakes adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers
* Use extra paper to work the problems if too little space is provided. Leave plenty of room between problems and remember to write the number neatly.
* Did I answer the question?
* Does the answer seem reasonable?
The 8th grade North Carolina Standard Course of study is available at www.learnnc.org. This an abbreviated list of goals and the percent of the EOG that will come from that goal.
Goal 1: Numeration (10-15%)
--Jerome Bruner
A primary focus throughout the entire year will be implementing the best problem solving strategies for each written problem. Below is a list of the most often used strategies. Think of others to add to our list.
* Re-read the problem
* Draw a picture
* Make a chart
* Solve a simpler problem
* Underline the key information
* What is the question I need to answer?
* Guess and check
* Eliminate wrong answer choices
* Answer ALL multiple-choice questions
* Write down all the steps - Don't try to do too many calculations in your head!
* Estimate then calculate
* Use the calculator to avoid mistakes adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers
* Use extra paper to work the problems if too little space is provided. Leave plenty of room between problems and remember to write the number neatly.
* Did I answer the question?
* Does the answer seem reasonable?
The 8th grade North Carolina Standard Course of study is available at www.learnnc.org. This an abbreviated list of goals and the percent of the EOG that will come from that goal.
Goal 1: Numeration (10-15%)
- Be able to use rational and irrational numbers
- Use a variety of problem-solving strategies as well as estimate
- Determine the effect on perimeter, area, or volume when one or more dimensions are changed
- Use indirect measurement (set up proportions to find the missing measurement on similar figures)
- Represent problems with geometric models
- Apply geometric properties especially Pythagorean Theorem (right triangles only)
- Identify, predict, and describe dilations
- Collect, organize, and display data to solve problems (including scatterplots)
- Line of best fit or regression
- Explain correlation
- Identify misuses of statistical data
- Functions
- Identify linear and non-linear equations
- Find slope and intercepts
- Explain meaning of equation
- Write a linear equation when given 2 points
- Write a linear equation when given the slope and one point on the line
- Write a linear equation when given the slope and y-intercept
- Solve problems using linear equations and inequalities
- Properties - Communtative, Associative, Distributive
- Square and square roots
- Cubes and cube roots
My vision is to inspire all students to improve their critical thinking skills and develop strategies for solving verbal math problems; set ambitious goals for personal success; become responsible for their learning; live a healthy lifestyle; become ethical and democratic citizens; and become life-long learners!
3 Basic Expectations
(1) Be Respectful!
(2) Be Responsible!
(3) Be Ready to Learn!
(2) Be Responsible!
(3) Be Ready to Learn!
Favorite Links
Practice for the Computer Proficiency Test
This is an excellent site created with dozens of online activities to practice for the Computer Test.
Handbook for Students NC Computer Competency Test
This site is from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The site contains information about the test as well as practice test questions. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this site.
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