6th Grade Math

• Homework 1 due September 9, 2019: Complete Pre-Assessment Form

In 6th grade Math, the curriculum is designed to strengthen students' basic math skills in preparation for higher level math courses. The students embark on a more involved, inquiry-based learning experience to help them overcome any pre-existing math phobias and to see the real-life value and fun of math. The emphasis is jointly on learning how to “do" math and striving to understand why it's done that way. A solid understanding of the math fundamentals are designed to prepare students for explorations in algebra, geometry, and beyond.

• Class requirements:
  
  • 6th Grade Lesson Packet
  • Composition Notebook
  • Set of Pencils and Erasers
  • Lined Papers
  • TI 84 Calculator (2nd - 3rd Trimester)
  • Regularly check 6th Grade Math class page for announcements/additional resources and Blackbaud to check the status of your grade.

• Grade Criteria:

1. Assessments : 40%
2. Projects : 20%
3. Studentship : 10%
4. Classwork & Homework : 30%

• I. Assessments:
  • Quiz after the end of a chapter (usually once every 2 weeks)
  • Schedule will be announced a week prior to the assessment date.
  • Lesson reviews will be done in class prior to the quiz.
  • Individual notes will serve as your study guide.
  • Remember to show how you arrived at your solution for each assessment problem.
  • Missed tests must be made up within 2 school days of returning to class

• II. Projects: Class time will be provided to work through the project with checkpoints along the way.

• III. Studentship: 1 point earned per day for on task engagement
  • Comes to class prepared* and focused ✅
  • Completes assigned task ✅
  • Behaves** appropriately and participate positively and effectively✅
  • Does not disrupt the learning environment of the class ✅
    • *All Math class requirements on hand
    • ** Refer to the MS Honor Code

• IV. Classwork & Homework Policy: Math is a subject that requires practice and effort to learn. Learning requires action on the part of the student. Passive observation will lead to partial understanding.

• Graded out of 10 points based on completeness and correctness: 5 points for completed homework and 5 points for correct answers.
• For assignment handed in late: 2 points will automatically be deducted when it is turned in.
• I will only accept assignments up to ONE WEEK after the due date. Anything handed in after that will result in a 0 for a grade and may not be made up after the week has passed.
• All assignments should be done in pencil and corrections noted in pen.

• AFTER SCHOOL HELP: MONDAYs 3:30-4:30 pm Room 7
  • Bring in all supplies (textbook, notes, writing utensils, calculator, notebook) and specific questions.
  • Attempted incorrect work should also be provided