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Century District 100COURSE SYLLABUSCourse Title: 6th Grade MathInstructor: Michelle MartinPhone: (618) 845-3518 ext. 113Email: michellemartin@Website: Description: Here are the key topics in mathematics this year:Critical Area #1: Students use reasoning about multiplication and division to solve ratio and rate problems about quantities. By viewing equivalent ratios and rates a deriving from, and extending pairs of rows (or columns) in the multiplication table, and by analyzing simple drawings that indicate the relative size of quantities, students connect their understanding of multiplication and division with ratios and rates. Thus students expand the scope of problems.Critical Area #2: Students use the meaning of fractions, the meanings of multiplication and division, and the relationship between multiplication and division to understand and explain why the procedures for dividing fractions make sense. Students use these operations to solve problems. Students extend their previous understandings of number and the ordering of numbers to the full system of rational numbers, which includes negative rational numbers, and in particular negative integers. They reason about the order and absolute value of rational numbers and about the location of points in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane.Critical Area #3: Students understand the use of variables in mathematical expressions. They write expressions and equations that correspond to given situations, evaluate expressions, and use expressions and formulas to solve problems. Students understand that expressions in different forms can be equivalent, and they use the properties of operations to rewrite expressions in equivalent forms. Students know that the solutions of an equation are the values of the variable that make the equation true. Students use properties of operations and the idea of maintaining the equality of both sides of operations and the idea of maintaining the equality of both sides of an equation to solve simple one-step equations. Students construct and analyze tables, such as tables of quantities that are in equivalent ration, and they use equations (such as 3x = y) to describe relationships between quantities.Critical Area #4: Building on and reinforcing their understanding of number, students begin to develop their ability to think statistically. Students recognize that a data distribution may not have a definite center and that different ways to measure center yield different values. The median measures center in the sense that it is roughly the middle value. The mean measures center in the sense that it is the value that each data point would take on if the total of the data values were redistributed equally, and also in the sense that it is a balance point. Students recognize that a measure of variability (interquartile range or mean absolute deviation) can also be used for summarizing data because two very different sets of data can have the same mean and median yet be distinguished by their variability. Students learn to describe and summarize numerical data sets, identifying clusters, peaks, gaps, and symmetry, considering the context in which the data were collected.Our curriculum consists of 8 units that will be taught in the following sequence:Fraction and Decimal Operations: Grade 6 begins with fraction and decimal operations. Students will have learned all whole number and decimal operations, and all fraction operations except for division of fractions by fractions by the end of 5th grade. This unit is an opportunity to review these procedures and clarify that fluency is expected by the end of 6th grade.Ratios, Rates and Percent: Unit 2 is a study of ratios, rates and percent, where students learn the language or ratios and rates, the concept of unit rates, and use various representations of ratios and rates to solve real world problems. They are also learning to solve percent problems by reasoning about equivalent fractions. Rational Numbers: In unit 3, 6th graders are introduced to integers and will represent them with real-world contexts and on number lines. They will develop a deep understanding of absolute value. Expressions: Unit 4 is an opportunity to apply what students have learned about integers to write, evaluate and interpret algebraic expressions. They will also identify and create equivalent expressions.Equations & Inequalities: Unit 5 builds upon the expression work by having students study various representations of equations and inequalities. They relate these to real-world situations to develop a deeper understanding of equations and inequalities and what they represent.Geometry: In grade 6, Geometry is addressed in the 6th unit. It is a focus on area, volume and surface area, including drawing polygons in the coordinate plane. Statistics: Unit 7 is a study of statistics, including measures of central tendency, measures of variability and data distribution representations. Formulas & Graphs: The final unit for 6th grade is a project unit, where students synthesize what they have learned about expressions, equations and inequalities, graphing in the coordinate plane, statistics and geometry.Our sequence of units has been carefully planned to prepare our students for success on the new PARCC assessments. Supplies Needed:One 2- inch-three ring binder (to be used for Math only)Eight tab dividers for binder One pencil/supply pocket to keep in Math notebookOne highlighterGlue stickloose leaf paperpencils10 sheet protectorsOptional-one Bic four-color penOptional-Scientific CalculatorOptional-Graph PaperRules: Our classroom will be a community of learners, encouraging and supporting each other to achieve the greatest success possible!Follow directions the first time. Respect yourself, others, and all property. Be responsible for learning by listening, taking notes, completing assignments on time and seeking help when needed.Obey all rules as listed in the student handbook.The most important resource for success in Math is their Interactive Math notebook. We do not have textbooks. Therefore, this 3-ring binder should accompany them to class every day. They should also take it home to assist them when completing assignments. Students will be expected to have notes, foldables, resources, homework, and graded papers in these notebooks. They will be given a grade (out of 100) at the end of each unit. Grading: Assignments will be given points according to the items below.HomeworkHomework assignments will be given out of points possible. A 20% deduction will be taken for each day an assignment is late. This is a district policy. Interactive Notebooks3-ring notebooks should be brought to class every day and will be graded at the end of the each unit. This should be an easy 100 points. Formative AssessmentsQuizzes & Tests will be given often to assess if a student has mastered a skill. Students will be allowed to use their notes on quizzes, but not tests. (Be sure to have your notebook with you every day!!) Quiz and Test grades will worth 100 points each, unless I tell you otherwise. To receive texts or e-mails from me concerning upcoming tests, please see the information attached.I am looking forward to having you in my classroom! I know Math can be challenging for some students, but I have a lot of games and activities that will hopefully make it fun and less challenging. Please do not hesitate to ask when you need help! Together, we can make it a great year!Course: 6th MathematicsStudents: Please sign and return this page to Mrs. Martin by Friday, August 21st. This page is your first homework assignment, worth 10 points.I have received the syllabus for Mrs. Martin’s classroom and it has been explained to me. I have had the opportunity to discuss the rules and ask questions. I acknowledge that I will be expected to follow these rules._______________________________________________Student SignatureDateParents/Guardians: Please sign and return this page to school with your child. Feel free to e-mail me or call the school at any time to discuss the progress of your student. During school hours, you can leave a message for me at (618) 845-3518, ext. 113 and I will return your call as soon as possible.I have received and reviewed the syllabus for Mrs. Martin’s classroom with my child._____________________________________________________Parent SignatureDate ................
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