8th+Grade+Math

Mr. Roeker & Mr. Petersen Honors Algebra Mr. Pipkorn [|Geometry]
 * 8th Grade Math Teachers** Mrs. Block Foundations for Algebra

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[|Video clip of explanation of common core math] [|Math Practice Standards] [|animated common core video] =Timeline for MTSD 8th grade Math= =2010 (June) new common core standards were released for WI to view= =2011-2012 (school year) Ms. Hedges taught awareness classes about the changes in math instruction= =2011-2012 (school year) Groups of MTSD teachers took CCLM which is a year long class through UWM= =taught by Ms. Hedges to learn about the new math practices and standards.= =2011-2012 (school year) Groups of teachers started to infuse math modeling of tape diagrams into the= =classroom.= =2012 (summer) Groups of MTSD teachers took a week long class called the WSMI which focused on= =learning about one of the main clusters in the common core standards= =2012 -2013 (school year) The focus of math modeling using tape diagrams continues to be emphasized= =2012-2013 (school year) A focus on ratio and proportional relationships and linear equations through the= =use of tape diagrams, tables, and algebraic reasoning for the 8th grade Foundations &= =Pre-algebra curriculum.= =2012-2013 (school year) A focus group of math teachers met 4 times throughout the year to plan Response= =To Intervention (RTI) for the 2013-2014 school year.= =2013 (summer) Groups of MTSD teachers took a week long class called the WSMI which focused on learning= =about main clusters in the common core standards.= =2013-2014 (school year) 30 minute RTI small groups will meet 4 times a week= =2013-2014 (school year) Focus on ratio-proportion and expressions-equations= =2013-2014 (school year) Students set Math MAP Goals and work on improvement on the math practice standards=
 * 2014-2015(school year) Foundations and Pre-Algebra classes using the Common Core State Standards to teach math classes. Materials from Engage NewYork will be used to help supplement lessons. **

**2015 (Spring) New State Test Called the Badger Test will take the place of the old WKCE and will incorporate the new standards.**
=**2015-16 Adopted Eureka Math for Foundations for Algebra**=