Jennie F. Snapp Middle SchoolOpen HouseFALL 2015

Education and Background I am a graduate of Binghamton University with degrees in business management, mathematics, and teaching. This is my 14th year teaching Math 8 and Algebra at JFS. My philosophy is that every student can learn math and be successful in my class.

Classroom Expectations Respecto Be polite and cooperativeo Show respect for others.o Raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Responsibilityo You are responsible for your own actions.o Know what is expected of you.o Do your homework.

Three Keys to Successo Participateo Ask for help when needed…don’t wait until the day before the testo Do the homework everyday

Contact Informationo cdavis@uek12.orgo Main office 757-2156o Check Parent Portalo Check my teacher page located on the JFS portion of the district website http://www.uek12.org/MrsDavisSite.aspx

State Test/ Final Examo April 13th -15th : Math 8 Assessmento A Final Exam counting as 20% of the student’s final average will be given in June. This is a cumulative test covering the material from the entire year.

Curriculum Number Systems Scientific Notation & Exponents

Algebraic Expressions Equations Linear Graphing Systems of Equations Functions

Transformations Angle Relationships Volume Statistics

Pythagorean Theorem Rational & Irrational Numbers Square Roots & Cube Roots

Textbook A text book will not be handed out for this class. The 8th grade math textbook we have is 13 years old and does not match the current curriculum.

Student Teacher Mr. Matthew DeCarlo from Binghamton University will be doing his student teaching with me. He is expected to begin the last week in October and will continue through the third week in December.

Per district policy I will remain in the classroom while he is teaching.

All classroom policies and procedures will remain the same.

Resources Class Notes My teacher page www.Teachertube.com http://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-8-mathematics

MathCounts This is a math competition for students in grades 6-8. Meetings are held Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 in this room (room 251). Regional competition at SUNY Delhi in February. If we qualify, state competition in March at RPI. Please see me for more information.