Sixth Grade Mathematics Syllabus



Stephenson Middle School

922 Stephenson Road

Mrs. Holland

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Math Tools 6th Grade Course Syllabus

2017-2018

Tutorial: Tuesday Mornings 7:45-8:15 Rm 322

OVERVIEW

In Math Tools, instructional time should focus on six critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking; (5) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; and (6) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations.

SCHEDULE AND CONCEPTS

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

|1st Semester 6th Grade |

|Unit 1 Number System Fluency |

|Unit 2 Rate, Ratio and Proportional Reasoning Using Equivalent |

|Fractions |

|Unit 3 Expressions |

|Unit 4 One Step Equations and Inequalities |

|2nd Semester 6th Grade |

|Unit 5 Area and Volume |

|Unit 6 Statistics |

|Unit 7 Rational Explorations: Numbers and their Opposites |

|Unit 1 and 3 Review |

GRADES

|GRADING SYSTEM |GRADE WEIGHTS |

|A 90 – 100 |Guided/Group Practice: 45% (i.e. Journals, , Investigations, Mini-Projects, Reinforcement |

|B 80 – 89 |Activities) |

|C 71 – 79 |Assessments During Learning: 25% (i.e. Quizzes, Performance Assessments) |

|D 70 |Summative Assessment: 30% (i.e. Chapter Tests, Cumulative Semester Exam, all objectives will be |

|F Below 70 |assessed) |

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

Family involvement is an essential element for a student’s success in mathematics. Be positive and support homework, don’t do it for them. Think of yourself as a guide rather than your child’s teacher. You can help by asking questions and listening. You may also help by visiting the online resources and encouraging your child to take advantage of the tutorials, interactive activities, and other online resources listed above. For those without home web access, check with your child’s classroom teacher or the middle school library.

HOMEWORK

Students are required to keep assignments and quizzes in the math folders and to correct failing assignments in class. Homework will be assigned as needed.

If a student fails to bring his or her homework on the assigned day, he or she will be given one school day to make up the assignment. He or she is responsible for turning the late homework into the appropriate teacher. If the late assignment is not turned in by the next day, the student will receive a zero. Please check the online parent portal regularly to make sure your child is turning in his or her homework.

MAKE-UP

Excessive absences should be avoided. In the event of an absence, the student is required to make up class and homework assignments. Any student that is absent should see me prior to or immediately after the absence to obtain their missed work. Each student is responsible for getting his/her make-up assignments. Students who are absent from school have the responsibility of collecting missed assignments from each teacher. Students have two days for each day absent to turn in work for full credit. Make-up work must be completed and submitted within the specified time frame designated by the teacher and within the 4 ½ week reporting period.

PREPAREDNESS

Students are expected to come to class prepared every day with notebook, folder, paper, and pencil. Bringing the list of materials, all assignments completed, and a willingness to learn and participate is crucial for success.

 

EXTRA HELP

If any student feels he/she needs extra help to make up work from an absence, they are encouraged to see me and set up a time either before school, after school, or during tutorial.

 

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• Do things that will not prevent me from teaching, nor you or others from learning.

• Respect yourself, others, and your school.

• Exhibit self-control.

• Be responsible for yourself and your actions.

SUPPLY LIST:

1. 1 Folder with 3 prongs and pockets

2. Loose leaf notebook paper

3. #2 Pencils or mechanical pencils

4. 1 Composition book (black and white)

5. 2 Boxes Kleenex

Important Dates

|1st Semester |2nd Semester |

|August 7...................First Day of School |January 4...... First Day of Second Semester |

|September 4............ Labor Day Holiday |*January 9 …………. 1st Semester Report Card |

|*September 14 ………..4.5 Week Progress Report |January 15………………….MLK Holiday |

|October 5 - 6…………..Fall Break |*February 15 …………. 4.5 Week Progress Report |

|October 9……….. Columbus Day |February 16..…February Break or Make-Up Day if Needed |

|October 11......... PSAT (8th Grade)  |February 19…………Presidents Day |

|*October 20 …………. 9 Week Progress Report |March 9……………. Teacher Workday/Professional Development Day |

|November 2 ………….. PSAT 8 |*March 22………….9 Week Progress Report |

|November 7 ………….. Election Day/Teacher’s Workday |April 2 – 6……………….Spring Break |

|*November 16…………. 13.5 Week Progress Report |April 10 – April 25 ……. Georgia Milestone End of Grade (EOG) - Grades 6 - 8 |

|November 20-24......... Thanksgiving Break |*April 25…………. 13.5 Week Progress Report |

|December 20……..Last Day of First Semester |May 3 – 4…………… Georgia Milestone (EOC) (Carnegie Credit Courses) – Grade 8 |

|December 21 - January 3......... Winter Break |May 24……………..Last Day of School for Students |

|January 3 …………… Teacher Planning Day |*June 1 ……………………. 2nd Semester Report Card |

Student must adhere to the DCSS Student Code of Conduct, as well as specific classroom rules.

Student Name_____________________________________Team________

Math Tools 6th Course Syllabus

2017-2018

* I reserve the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.

I look forward to working with you and your child in 2017-2018!

_Mrs. Holland___________________________________ ______Aug 2017____

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