Sixth Grade Mathematics Syllabus



School Year 2016 - 2017

|Course Name |GSE Accelerated Mathematics 7B/8: |Course Code |97.0071001-1 |

| |A Georgia Standards of Excellence Course    | |97.2071001G-1 |

|School Name |Henderson Middle School |Teacher Name |Janine J. Baah |

|School Phone Number |678 – 874 - 2902 |Teacher Email|janine_j_baah@ |

|School Website | |Teacher | |

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Course Description

In Accelerated 7C/8, instructional time should focus on five critical areas: (1) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; (2) drawing inferences about populations based on samples; (3) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (4) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and (5) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Curriculum Overview

The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

1) Students continue their work with area from Grade 6, solving problems involving the area and circumference of a circle and surface area of three-dimensional objects.

2) Students build on their previous work with single data distributions to compare two data distributions and address questions about differences between populations.

3) Students use linear equations and systems of linear equations to represent, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

4) Students grasp the concept of a function as a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output.

5) Students use ideas about distance and angles, how they behave under translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations, and ideas about congruence and similarity to describe and analyze two-dimensional figures and to solve problems.

|Semester One |Semester Two |

|Unit 1 Geometry |Unit 6 Geometric Applications of Exponents |

|Unit 2 Inferences |Unit 7 Functions |

|Unit 3 Probability |Unit 8 Linear Functions |

|Unit 4 Transformations, Congruence and Similarity |Unit 9 Linear Models and Tables |

|Unit 5 Exponents |Unit 10 Solving Systems of Equations |

|The Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and supporting instructional materials are available at |

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BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

|Title |Carnegie Learning Mathematics Grade 7 |

| |Middle School Math Grade 7: A Common Core GPS Course    |

|ISBN |978-1-60972-177-0 |

|Replacement Cost |$78.00 |

|Online book and/or resources |resources. |

|Online student access code |13207-4182 |

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GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.

|GRADING CATEGORIES |*GRADE PROTOCOL |

|Formative Assessment (Pre-Assessment) – 0% |A 90 – 100 |

|Assessment During Learning – 25% |B 80 – 89 |

|Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45% |C 71 – 79 |

|Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning– 30% |D 70 |

| |F Below 70 |

|DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |

|STUDENT |Semester progress reports shall be issued 4 ½, 9 and 13 ½ weeks into each semester.  The progress of students shall be evaluated |

|PROGRESS |frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate |

| |interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board Policy IH. |

|ACADEMIC INTEGRITY |Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, |

| |falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student |

| |Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook. |

|CLASSWORK/ |Class Work: Students are expected to do all class work. Students who fail math are those who do not attempt to do their work. |

|HOMEWORK |In the event that you complete an assignment and earn a grade that is less than 70%, you may redo the assignment for at most 70%.|

| |The corrected assignment must have all of the work shown for the problems that you missed and be attached to the original |

| |assignment. Label all assignments with the proper heading (posted in the front of the classroom). |

| |Homework: Students will have homework. Assignments are expected to be completed and submitted on time. Assignments must be |

| |written neatly, in pencil, and have the proper heading. Student must show their work for each problem to earn credit. Assignments|

| |that are: written in ink, not neat, and are on torn and/or soiled paper will not be accepted. Please check my website and the |

| |online parent portal regularly to make sure your child is turning in his or her homework. |

| |The websites below will assist students with homework: I encourage you download the Learn Zillion app at . |

| |Also, try and |

| |Homework assignments should be a meaningful application or adaptation of a classroom experience.  Homework is at all times an |

| |extension of the teaching/learning experience.  It should be considered the possession of the student and should be collected, |

| |evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB. |

|MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO |MISSED ASSIGNMENTS |

|ABSENCES |Any assignments not received on or before the due date are considered late. For every day that a student misses an assignment the|

| |grade will be reduced by 20 points; The last day that missed assignments will be accepted for the semester is December 9, 2016. |

| |Therefore, any missed assignment on that day or after will not be received for a grade. |

| |MAKE UP WORK |

| |Announced work, such as homework, quizzes, tests, and other major assessments are due the day the student returns. For each |

| |day’s excused absence, students will have one day to make up missed work. If a student is absent under extenuating |

| |circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST MISSED WORK. If |

| |an assignment is not submitted and/or does not meet the expectation, then the student must complete and /or re-do the assignment |

| |during one or more of the following safety nets: Extended Learning Time, if applicable, or Afternoon Tutorials (By Appointment). |

| |When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control|

| |of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed |

| |within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA. |

|SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |

|CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS|Be On Time and In Your Seat Before the Bell Rings. |

| |Write Assignments In Agenda Planner. |

| |No Eating or Drinking In Class. |

| |Dress Appropriately |

| |Remain in their seats during class and follow class and school expectations. |

| |Follow Directions the first time that they are given. |

| |Be respectful of yourself and everyone else at all times. |

| |Always bring your own supplies. Do not borrow supplies. |

| |Speak at appropriate times and use appropriate language. |

| |DO NOT engage in any manner that disrupts the learning process of others. |

| |Students must adhere to the DCSS Student Code of Conduct, as well as specific class rules. |

|MATERIALS |2 Inch Binder |Pencil Sharpener with Receptacle |

|AND SUPPLIES |Loose Leaf Paper |Dry Erase Markers (For themselves and the classroom) |

| |Pencils with erasers |COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK |

| |Scissors |2 SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS |

| |Glue |PLEASE DONATE |

| | |Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Lysol Wipes, Band aids, antiseptic, hand soap, |

| | |COLORED COPY PAPER |

| | |(For Classroom Use throughout the year) |

|EXTRA HELP |Tutorial Sessions: Afternoons BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. |

Parent(s) and student,

Please read the syllabus packet carefully. Use pen only to complete ALL information below and answer the questions on the reverse side. Return this form by 9/6/2016.

❖ I have read and I am familiar with the course syllabus for 7A Math. I also understand that Ms. Baah has the right to adjust any section of the course syllabus during the semester to meet the needs, abilities and interests of her students.

❖ I understand the academic and behavioral expectations for 7A Math.

My signature below indicates that I have read the course syllabus and I am aware of the expectations. I am also aware that I may contact the teacher with specific questions.

Today’s date__________________

Student’s signature___________________________________

Print parent name____________________________________

Parent’s signature____________________________________

Home phone number: ________________________________ (NA if not available)

Work (cell) phone numbers: ___________________________ (NA if not available)

E-mail address______________________________________ (NA if not available)

We have a computer with internet access at home? YES________ NO__________

Parent(s) and student, please read the syllabus packet carefully. Use pen only to complete ALL information below and answer the questions on the reverse side. Return this form by 9/6/2016.

❖ I have read and I am familiar with the course syllabus for 7A Math. I also understand that Ms. Baah has the right to adjust any section of the course syllabus during the semester to meet the needs, abilities and interests of her students.

❖ I understand the academic and behavioral expectations for 7A Math.

My signature below indicates that I have read the course syllabus and I am aware of the expectations. I am also aware that I may contact the teacher with specific questions.

Today’s date__________________

Student’s signature___________________________________

Print parent name____________________________________

Parent’s signature____________________________________

Home phone number: ________________________________ (NA if not available)

Work (cell) phone numbers: ___________________________ (NA if not available)

E-mail address______________________________________ (NA if not available)

We have a computer with internet access at home? YES________ NO__________

Parent(s) and student, please read the syllabus packet carefully. Use pen only to complete ALL information below and answer the questions on the reverse side. Return this form by 9/6/2016.

❖ I have read and I am familiar with the course syllabus for 7A Math. I also understand that Ms. Baah has the right to adjust any section of the course syllabus during the semester to meet the needs, abilities and interests of her students.

❖ I understand the academic and behavioral expectations for 7A Math.

My signature below indicates that I have read the course syllabus and I am aware of the expectations. I am also aware that I may contact the teacher with specific questions.

Today’s date__________________

Student’s signature___________________________________

Print parent name____________________________________

Parent’s signature____________________________________

Home phone number: ________________________________ (NA if not available)

Work (cell) phone numbers: ___________________________ (NA if not available)

E-mail address______________________________________ (NA if not available)

We have a computer with internet access at home? YES________ NO__________

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