Dobbins Middle School - 8th Grade Math

Welcome to my 8th grade math blog.


It will serve as my primary means of keeping you informed about your child's math class. I encourage you to visit often to stay abreast as we move through the 8th grade Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS).



Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Week at a Glance: January 13, 2014

This week in math, we will complete the Pythagorean Theorem and Volume Unit. Students will focus on reviewing all aspects of the Pythagorean Theorem. In addition, they will recall the concept of volume from previous grades. They will learn and the formulas for volume of cylinders, cones and spheres.

During the latter part of the week, students will be introduced to the next unit, Functions if time permits.

The tentative agenda for the week is listed below. This agenda is subject to change based on students' needs.


MON
  - Recall Volume
  - Volume of cylinders, cones & spheres (understand & apply formulas)

TUE
  - "How full is your glass?" task Day 1

WED
  - "How full is your glass?" task Day 2
  -  Unit review 

THU
  - Unit assessment
  - Intro to functions (time permitting)

FRI
  - District Benchmark
  - Intro to functions (time permitting)