Syllabus

Direct Reading and Direct Math Skills

Mr. Regalado Room 113

Highview Middle School, 2014-2015

Grade 8

Direct Reading Skills

This class will allow you a chance to continue improving upon your reading skills.  Reading is a skill you will need to know all of your life.  In this course you will work on improving your personal reading strategies; comprehension, inferences, summarizing, main ideas, conclusions, and sequencing just to name a few.  You will be expected to take an active role in your learning, helping to form a community of readers with your classmates.  At the same time you will be building personal wealth by gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for reading.


Expert 21 featuresExplicit instruction, Differentiated , Inquiry-based learning, Interdisciplinary (many subjects all in one reading activity), Relevant literature and informational texts, Real world writing, Daily opportunities to reflect, respond, and react.

Direct Math Skills
www.ixl.com
IXL is a web based math site that is directly aligned with the state math standards.  Each lesson presents each math concept from all angles, offering visual representation, word problems, interactive activities and more.  Students learn from their mistakes and move through new challenges at their own pace.  

Students will be assigned a specific skill to practice in Enhanced Math on a daily basis.  This specific skill will align with what is taught in their Middle School Math I class.

Students will be given a username and password and are encouraged to practice at home. 

Direct Instruction of The general ed. curriculum

Students receive explicit in-depth instruction about the topics covered in their general education math class.   Explicit instruction involves teacher directed modeling, guided practice opportunities with feedback, and independent practice.  Students benefit from this as it is focused instruction in specific skill areas. 

Grading

Grading Scale for All Classes:

100-94%   A            75-73%    C

93-90%    A-            72-70%    C-

89-86%    B+            69-66%    D+

85-83%    B             65-63%     D

82-80%    B-            62-60%    D-

79-76%    C+            <60%        F

Grading in this course is based on the following:

Practice (Assignments): 20%

Performance (Tests, Quizzes, and Projects): 80%        

Extra Credit: There will be no extra credit given.

Late Work: Points will not be deducted for late work. However, documentation will be made in the comments category in SchoolView to indicate a late assignment and track potential work completion issues.