Mathematics 8th Grade Honors Department Grading  Tests 40% Quizzes 40% Daily 20% Scope and Sequence First Semester Second Semester Expressions and equations Proportions and Percents - may be covered First Semester if time permits Two-Step Equations Exponents Properties of the Real Number System Polynomials Algebraic Proofs Factoring Harder Equations (Multi-step, Identities) Radicals Formulas Radical Equations Graphing linear Functions (Quick Graphing) Pythagorean Theorem Systems of Equations Relations and Functions Inequalities Quadratic Equations Absolute Value Equations Rational Expressions/Equations Algebra is one of the chief branches of mathematics, and the mastery of mathematics depends on a sound understanding of algebra.  This course will place emphasis on the application of mathematical concepts and techniques in problem solving, the concepts of relations and functions, and skills essential to the study of mathematics. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a credit in mathematics toward graduation, and each semester average is considered in your high school grade point average (GPA). Math Department Updated 9/14/10
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