Language Arts: Students will have to present a writing portfolio which shows proficiency in writing in narrative, persuasive and expository writing. These portfolios will be presented to an exit interview committee for review. In addition to these writing samples, students will be given a topic and one hour to successfully write an essay displaying knowledge and application of the writing process. Finally, students must be able to produce 3 tests taken on books read this year with an 80% accuracy rate. Math: Pass with 70% proficiency a Grade 8 Mathematics Multiple Choice Test. The NJ Core Curriculum categories to be tested include Number and Number Sense, Computation and Estimation, Measurement/Geometry, Probability/Statistics, and Patterns, Functions, and Algebra. Complete an end-of-year unit project in which students apply their understanding of mathematical concepts in a real-world situation. The project provides students with an opportunity to think more deeply about concepts learned throughout the year. Students are to investigate a situation, collect and analyze data, and look for pattern and make a report/presentation. Social Studies: All 8th graders must show proficiency in writing a critical thinking, 3 to 5 page paper. The topic MUST be approved by Mrs. Thomas. They must present their paper (with a project) in a creative way and be able to answer questions relating to the topic by an exiting committee. All 8th students should know the seven continents, the oceans and fill in a blank map of the United States (85% proficiency.) They must use at least two books and only one internet source. They must name: Science: Each
student is asked to perform the following experiment using the
Scientific Method. The student must choose a Title, determine a
problem, propose a hypothesis, (materials are listed below as is the
procedure), make a data table for two bars of soap in addition to the
ivory soap and then compose a conclusion. Thorough familiarity with the
use of this methodology will determine the student’s exit requirement
grade. Repeat this procedure for the other two soaps. Observe what happened in a data table. Make good scientific observations. Mass, volume, density, texture, color change etc. About Foams Health & Physical Education: Before an 8th grade student can graduate TCCS they must have a general knowledge in Physical Education and Health. Students must demonstrate knowledge (80% proficiency) of the benefits of physical fitness and ways physical fitness can be tested. They must know the benefits of good nutrition, the components of the food pyramid, calorie counting as it relates to weight control, and they must give an example of a balanced meal. Students must also demonstrate understanding of the physical and mental dangers of substance abuse, types of drugs, common side effects of substance abuse and an explanation of the term addiction. They must choose a sport and explain the necessary skills, rules, strategy, and equipment. The final assessment will be a fitness test that will be administered twice a year students must show marked improvement in five of the seven areas by the final test. Music: Identify four major units of study for the year. Provide culminating activity and list skills that this activity demonstrates. Singing Year long unit that requires practice and self discipline, Rhythm, Feeling Beats and use of rhythmic notation, Music Appreciation, Listening and responding to music from different eras. Composition / Music Theory Process for creating songs using standard notation Research paper on a Composer from the Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Contempory and Jazz Periods. Art: At the conclusion of 8th Grade, in a culminating oral and performance presentation, all graduating students will be required to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension and use of skills and abilities in two (2) of the following areas plus performing arts: Paints and Painting
– Students will define and discuss the properties of at least three
types of commonly used paints, as well as explain and /or demonstrate
the process, tools and techniques or steps required to complete a piece
of art using these materials. This includes identifying the colors on
the color wheel, mixing colors to make other colors, modeling shapes,
showing depth and representing an object or theme realistically or
abstractly. Drawing – Students will
explain the 5 Basic Elements of Shape, the Elements and Principles of
Design and how they are used to create a drawing. This includes
understanding line, shape, texture, contrast, pattern, balance, etc.
They will also discuss the use of foreground, mid-ground and background,
shading vs. highlighting, as well as identify at least three (3) or
more materials that can be used in drawing. Sculpture
– Students will identify at least three (3) types of sculpture,
including the materials which are commonly used in each type, as well as
those materials which can be substituted. They will also describe and
demonstrate how to simple clay sculptures using pinch pot, coiled pot
and/ or slab pot techniques. Performing Arts
– Students will describe three types of performing arts modalities, as
well as the various roles which can be part of each modality. In
addition, students will write, recite, arrange or choreograph and
perform a short piece in one of the modalities from beginning to end. Related rubrics and assessment tools - Expand knowledge for organizing and creating art - Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images - Explore a variety of solutions in solving creative problems - Understanding and discuss how ideas from reality and fantasy may be used to create original art - Demonstrate the development of ideas across time - Recognize and discuss the multiple uses of the senses in visual and performing arts - Plan and organize unique and original solutions - Use techniques and processes that allow working with a variety of materials - Recognize and apply the elements and principles of design - Understand and appreciate the aesthetic diversity of various cultures - Understand how art fulfils its intended purpose - Recognize how art elements and design principles relate to all art areas - Examine and estimate the impact of the future technology on the arts - Recognize art as a vocation or avocation - Seek inspiration from other artists - Use increasingly complex ideas and original expressions - Discuss the history, purpose and function of visual arts - Evaluate the effectiveness of a work of art - Examine and critique a work of art - Assess the ways in which art enhances all aspects of life Method of Delivery Students
will give an oral presentation of the above visual material, and create
a short piece for the performance module, to be presented to the art
teacher and another objective instructor in a closed session. The base line for passing this exam is 80% Spanish: Students
will be taking a two part final exam in Spanish. One part will be a
written and the other will be oral. The written section will determine
if the student can translate vocabulary, conjugate verbs, read a brief
story in Spanish and answer questions related to the story in Spanish
and answer open ended questions on cultural Holidays. The oral section
will evaluate if the student can hold an every day life conversation in
Spanish. Mrs. Brownridge will ask questions like: Where are you from?
What is your phone number? Do you have siblings? The student will hear
her read a passage from a Spanish book and they will have to explain
what she read. The passing score will be 70. |
|
|
Eighth Grade Exit Requirements |