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Peggy Butler8th GradeWelcome to 8th grade math! My hope for all my students this year is your time to shine. All your Bateman teachers have been working hard to provide you with the best opportunities to learn and grow. Soon we will be getting to know you as people and learners, and will be working together to set goals to help each of you achieve greatness. I am very excited to help you reach every goal you set this year!
I would like to take a moment to share a little about myself. I have had the pleasure to teach at Bateman for 25 years. I always wanted to become a teacher; when I was little, I'd gather up the neighborhood children and play pretend school and teacher with them. Teaching was my personal goal for as long as I can remember! I have always loved math, so becoming a math teacher was a perfect fit! I started at Bateman right after graduating from DePaul University. In time Bateman has become a second family to me! I hold a masters degree in education from Olivet Nazarene University. Being a firm believer in life long learning, I continued reflecting and developing my craft by pursuing National Board Certification. Personally, I have two children, two crazy Beagle puppies, and an obsession with hockey. Don't be too surprised when Reagan, Declan, and the Blackhawks pop up in our math lessons. |
Classroom Info
Homework
Homework will be given to reinforce classroom learning. If classwork tasks are unfinished, students may also work on those at home. Students may also use IXL to practice skills.
Homework will be given to reinforce classroom learning. If classwork tasks are unfinished, students may also work on those at home. Students may also use IXL to practice skills.
Classwork
This year students will be creating an interactive notebook or a portfolio folder from their daily work. which will hold all classwork and notes. It is very important that these notebooks are brought to class daily. At home, students should review their notes and practice the flip problems they have created. My intention is that these notebooks be used as a study tool for tests and quizzes. Parents, I encourage you to discuss the activities in these notebooks. The more your children discuss what they are learning, the more they will gain a firm understanding of the math. Math portfolios will be collected and graded weekly.
This year students will be creating an interactive notebook or a portfolio folder from their daily work. which will hold all classwork and notes. It is very important that these notebooks are brought to class daily. At home, students should review their notes and practice the flip problems they have created. My intention is that these notebooks be used as a study tool for tests and quizzes. Parents, I encourage you to discuss the activities in these notebooks. The more your children discuss what they are learning, the more they will gain a firm understanding of the math. Math portfolios will be collected and graded weekly.
IXL
Students will again be using IXL, a computer program to practice math skills. This can really help students grades and increase their math knowledge. The site can be found at this link. I have also included suggested skills that go with our Quarter 1 curriculum below.
Students will again be using IXL, a computer program to practice math skills. This can really help students grades and increase their math knowledge. The site can be found at this link. I have also included suggested skills that go with our Quarter 1 curriculum below.
| IXL Standard 8th |