Math 8 Program and High School Options May 4, 2017 David Johnson-Principal Lucrisha Addison-Harris-Assistant Principal Julio Cedeno-Math Dept. Chairperson
Math 8 This course is the final year of the Connected Math Program. Upon completion students will be prepared for 9th Grade Mathematics – Algebra 1 Regents/Honors
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Algebra Elective (optional)
Students that plan to take the Common Core Algebra 1 Regents in June must take this course.
Students that pass Math 8 and the Algebra Elective and the Common Core Algebra 1 Regents will receive 1 credit of Math on their High School transcript.
These students will continue their studies in mathematics by enrolling in Geometry Regents/Honors in 9th grade.
*This course meets every other day.* 5/4/2017
This course is a separate math course from your child’s Math 8 class Your child will have additional homework, tests and quizzes It is a challenging course for students who enjoy a challenge and are looking to enrich their middle school math experience. This course will replace one of your child’s 8th grade electives
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CMP3 - Math 8 Topics Linear functions Exponential functions Laws of exponents Scientific notation Geometric transformations Linear equations Systems of linear equations Scatter plots, correlations Two-way tables Definition of function Pythagorean Theorem Rational/irrational numbers Square/cube roots, square/cube root equations Volume of cylinders, cones, spheres Angles formed by parallel lines and transversals Angle sum and exterior angles of triangles
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Algebra Elective Topics Quadratic functions Quadratic equations Exponential growth/decay Polynomial operations Operations on radicals Sequences Transforming functions Standard deviation/correlation coefficient Solving, graphing inequalities Function notation and special functions
Sample Course of Study 8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
Math 8 with Algebra Elective
Geometry H/R
Algebra 2 H/R
11th grade
Pre-Calculus H/R
12th grade
AP Calculus AB/BC Or Non AP Calculus
Students must pass Math 8 and the Algebra Elective and the Common Core Algebra Regents Exam
Sample Course of Study 8th grade
Math 8
9th grade
Algebra 1 H/R
10th grade
Geometry H/R
11th grade
Algebra 2 H/R
12th grade
Math 8
Algebra 1 H/R
Geometry H/R with Algebra 2 H/R
Pre-Calculus H/R or Statistics or AP Computer Science
Pre-Calculus H/R
AP Calculus AB/BC or Statistics or AP Computer Science or Non AP Calculus