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Ms. Drinan 8th Grade Math and Honors Science

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Ms. Drinan's Class Schedule
1st: 8:15 - 9:05 Math
Advisory: 9:10 - 9:35 
2nd: 9:40 - 10:30 Math
3rd: 10:25 - 11:25 Math
Lunch: 11:25 - 11:55
4th: 12:00 - 1:05 Honors Science
5th: 1:10 - 2:00 Honors Science
6th: 2:05 - 2:55 Math
7th: 3:00 - 3:50 Conference

Course Description - Math

Number & Operations: Classifying real numbers, approximating irrationals, using scientific notation, ordering numbers.

Proportionality & Functions: Slope, proportional/non-proportional relationships, graphing linear functions, solving systems of equations.

Expressions, Equations, Geometry: Solving multi-step equations/inequalities, volume formulas, Pythagorean theorem, transformations, angle relationships.

Data & Financial Literacy: Scatterplots, interpreting associations, mean absolute deviation, interest calculations, savings plans, college cost planning.

The course emphasizes reasoning, communication, multiple representations, and preparation for high school math.

Course Description-Science
Students will explore topics such as properties and systems of matter; forces and motion in systems; waves and energy; characteristics of the universe; climate and weather; global climate; stability and change in ecosystems; and cells, organisms, and species survival. Each lesson is built around a scientific phenomenon or engineering problem that engages students! As students explore this phenomenon or problem throughout a lesson, they build science understanding by making observations, discovering patterns, using engineering practices, and analyzing data.
 
I offer tutoring every morning from 7:45-8:10 except on days of staff or committee meetings. 
 
Ms. Drinan
8th Grade Math & Science
Campus front desk line:  830-885-1900