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8
Grade
Mathematics
Mrs. Laura Czvornyek
czvornl@millstone.k12.nj.us
Room 613
This entire slide show will be available on my website, so sit back, relax,
and enjoy. 
About me…
10th year of teaching (have taught all
middle school grade levels)
8th year in Millstone, spent 2 years
teaching in the middle school I
attended as a child (Linden, NJ)
Love math & teaching it
Excited to be a new mom & join
your ranks, but sad to have to leave
my students—your children.
Course Description
This course prepares
students for the NJASK,
high school, and real-life.
Daily Procedures
Do Now/Copy Today’s HW
Review last night’s HW
Lesson (CMP2 launch, explore, summarize)
CMP2 is Discovery-based Program
(used in many districts in NJ)
Wrap up and make sure HW is
understood.
New schedule—alternating
44/88 minute periods.
Pearson: Connected
Mathematics 2
Parent Website: www.math.msu.edu/cmp/parents
Prentice Hall CMP2 Website:
www.phschool.com/cmp2
Interactive Textbook: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
- See registration information sheet or my
website
CMP2 Student Website:
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/cmp2/program_page.html
-For homework help, multiple choice skills
practice, active online math, vocabulary quizzes
Calculators: TI-30X IIB
Binders
Due to the nature of the program, binder organization is
crucial.
I have suggested to your child organizing his/her binder
using the following sections:
•Important Information – parent letter, grade sheet,
binder guidelines
•Class work – Investigations, notes, examples
•Homework – ACE questions or other assigned
worksheets, Computation Skills Builder
•Tests/Quizzes – keep all quizzes and tests until binder
clean out (then transfer to a folder at home)
Grades
HW/CW/Preparedness–20%
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HW is assigned most nights.
NO WORK = NO CREDIT
HW is posted on board and on my website.
Planner, Binder, Pencils should be brought to class daily.
Planner is also used for as a bathroom pass/log
 Homework scores start at 100. Five points are deducted for missing
HW assignments, 1 point is deducted for each time a student is
unprepared for class.
Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 80%
 Each assessment will be worth a different point value that is
standard throughout the department/grade level.
 Tests will be weighted heavier than quizzes.
Extra Credit (only included on tests/quizzes)
No signatures necessary—
online access to all grades
PowerSchool
I will no longer be using grade sheets or having
tests signed!
You can update yourself about your child’s
progress by logging on to PowerSchool.
Please allow me adequate time to grade your
child’s work—I do give partial credit and grade
work shown, so grading tests can be somewhat
time consuming, but it is in the best interest of
your child.
I will do my best to update and publish grades
as soon as assignments are corrected. HW will
be updated weekly.
Extra Help – “LEHP”
Advanced: Tuesday
Regular: Friday
Bring bag lunch to
maximize help time
Homework
It’s all about
practice & trying!
Study Island
Log-In and passwords are the
same as last year.
I will have info shortly, just
in case you forgot yours 
Math, LA, & Science will be
the available subjects.
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8
Grade Topics Covered
•Linear Relationships
•Probability & Expected Value
•Linear & Inverse Variation
•The Pythagorean Theorem
•Exponential Relationships
•Symmetry & Transformations
•Making Sense of Symbols
Remember…
Keep open lines of communication.
We need to know if there are academic
concerns at home.
Please use our websites & any additional
resources you find.
Please share any of the wonderful & helpful
things you find with us so we may pass them
along.
Please log on to your child’s Power School
account to track their progress throughout
the year.
Communication
Email: czvornl@millstone.k12.nj.us
Web Page:
http://www.millstone.k12.nj.us/teachers/czvornl/index.htm
or access through the district website’s directory
Phone #: 732-786-0950
Extension 80094
Before you rush off to your
next class…
Do you have any
Questions??