Special 8th Grade Edition

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🚨 The Final Math Countdown Is On! 🚨

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It’s hard to believe, but the final stretch of middle school math is here! 🎉 As we head into this last week, I wanted to give you a clear (and encouraging!) look at what’s still ahead.

From here to the finish line, each day includes work time on important assignments:

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The math final is on May 12 (morning)!

There are still 265 points available — which means there is tremendous opportunity for students to finish strong and make meaningful gains before the year closes.

 

Here’s what remains:

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• Chapter 9 Test – May 5 – 60 points

• Final Exam Review Quizizz Packet – Assigned May 6, due May 8 –45 points

• Final Exam Review Quizizz Online – Assigned May 6, due May 12 –55 points

• Final Exam Review Packet 2 – Assigned May 7, due May 11 – 40 points

• Final Exam – May 12 - 65 points

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Helpful YouTube Videos

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I have created review videos for each topic in the review packs. These

videos are about 10 minutes long each.

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• Solving Equations: https://youtu.be/1eAFR3593Z0

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• Linear Functions in Slope Intercept Form: https://youtu.be/3mqC1opiONQ

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• Linear Functions in Standard Form: https://youtu.be/1NZ43dO5I28

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• Identifying Functions: https://youtu.be/VVeMknRMGmA

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• Systems of Equations (Graphing and Tables): https://youtu.be/Xqa7-mOIBcA

 

• Substitution and Elimination: https://youtu.be/sD2VBcb2034

 

• Laws of Exponents: https://youtu.be/7gXcXJn6q0k

 

• Exponential Functions: https://youtu.be/6q5I24sMp08

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• Adding & Subtracting Polynomials: https://youtu.be/AfG5E0Dg7Xc

 

• Multiplying Polynomials: https://youtu.be/CFh378u4In0

 

• Factoring Polynomials: https://youtu.be/baV5YcBTh9I

 

• Solving Quadratics for Factoring: https://youtu.be/lnKYKikEpX8

 

• Graphing Quadratics in Vertex Form: https://youtu.be/kMZdYkdshFo

 

• Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula: https://youtu.be/NZcWMlyOC1A

 

• Quadratics in Standard Form: https://youtu.be/T_jDq43DVaQ

 

• Distinguishing Linear, Quadratic, & Exponential Functions: https://youtu.be/HX-r0SDqzBQ

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Videos on Instagram

The same videos are also available to view on Instagram under the account @algebrareview. Please note answers to

the problems are included here as well. Students can access these for free either through Instagram or by going to

https://www.instagram.com/algebrareview in a web browser. Obviously Instagram is blocked at school so students will have to access these when they are studying at home.

 

I know this time of year is full of events, activities, and celebrations. In math class, students will be given plenty of work time to complete assignments and prepare for tests. The expectation is that they use that time wisely — asking questions, staying focused, and putting in strong effort all the way to the end.

We are almost there! Let’s finish this year with confidence, growth, and a strong final push. 💪

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It's been an honor teaching your children!

Mr. Rich Wuebbels