English/Language Arts and Reading



Math

2014-2015 Course Syllabus

 

Teacher: Mr. Wilson Email: swilson@wha.k12.mn.us

Room: M231 Room Phone: 218.547.4368

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be using the Math Connects, Course 1 textbook and other supplements as needed.  Students will progress through the book at a pace set by the class. Besides working in the text book, the students will be drilling their multiplication/division tables daily.  This will include both oral and written drills with periodic cumulative quizzes on these facts. Other supplemental and hands on materials will be used to master and reinforce basic concepts.

The textbook is available on line (e-book) and has many resources available to assist you and your student as he or she progresses through each chapter.  

The content of this book aligns with Common Core and Minnesota Math Standards.

TEXTBOOKS:

 (all links are on Mr. Wilson’s website )

Math Connects Course 1

 connected.mcgraw- (follow login information given on a separate page)

COURSE FOCUS:

1.  Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division.

2.  Connect ratio and rate to multiplication and division.

3.  Write, interpret, and use mathematical expression and equations.

COURSE GOALS:

The 5 Critical Areas of 6th Grade Math

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

• Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.

The Number System

• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.

• Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.

• Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.

Expressions and Equations

• Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.

• Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

• Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables.

Geometry

• Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.

Statistics and Probability

• Develop understanding of statistical variability

• Summarize and describe distributions.

GRADING:

 

90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = F

The Math grade will be based upon homework, notes, essays, quizzes, and tests. The final Math grades will be weighted according to the specific task. Assessments OF Learning will comprise 60% of the overall grade, which are end of the unit tests, and Assessments FOR Learning will make up the remaining 40%. This includes various homework/in class assignments, and other weekly items.

RULES:

1.)   Be Prepared- Students should bring all necessary materials with them to class. This includes their notebook, binder, paper, pencil, pen, textbook, homework, and any other requested supplies.

2.) Be Respectful- Students should always be courteous and polite toward other students and adults in the classroom.

3.) Be On Time- Students should be quietly sitting in their assigned seat before the start of class and ready to work.

 

HOMEWORK POLICY:

It is my expectation that students turn all homework in on time. If a student does not turn in an assignment on time, students are able to submit an OOPS Pass. Parents are notified the pass has been used at this time. Two OOPS Passes are given for each core class per quarter. If assignments continue to be turned in late, the student will receive a late notice to attend a study session at 3:30 with Mrs. Nordin. Again, communication will be sent home so parents are aware of this occurrence. At the end of each quarter if students have retained any of their OOPS passes, they may enter them in a drawing for prizes and rewards.

 

ABSENCES/MAKE UP WORK:

It is the responsibility of students to determine what work they have missed due to absence. Questions for the teacher about missed work should be asked at an appropriate time. This could be accomplished before or after school, during Guided Studies, or even passing. Please refer to the Student Handbook for the time allowed for work to be made up. If a student is in attendance up until the day when a test, quiz, or homework assignment is due, it is my expectation the student will complete the assignment, test, or quiz the day they return to school.

 

COURSE OUTLINE: Math Mr. Wilson

First Quarter 

Skill Focus:

• Chapter 1: Multiply and Divide Decimals

• Chapter 2: Multiply and Divide Fractions

• Chapter 3: Ratios and Rates

Second Quarter 

Skill Focus:

• Chapter 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

• Chapter 5: Algebraic Expressions

• Chapter 6: Equations

Third Quarter

Skill Focus:

• Chapter 7: Functions, Inequalities, and Integers

• Chapter 8: Properties of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

• Chapter 9: Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Fourth Quarter

Skill Focus:

• Chapter 10: Volume and Surface Area

• Chapter 11: Analyze Data and Graphs

• Chapter 12: Probability

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