SYLLABUS: Mathematics 6

Andrea Malott

Eckstein Middle School

COURSE OVERVIEW

Mathematics at the sixth grade level is a full year course focused on expanding knowledge, understanding and application of numbers, computation, estimation, measurement, geometry, statistics, probability, patterns and pre- algebra. The concepts and procedures of mathematics are investigated and developed through the defining and solving of problems, the use of reasoning, the communication of knowledge and the understanding and the connecting of mathematical ideas within mathematics to other disciplines and to real life.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1. How is data collected, understood and analyzed?

2. How is number theory used in solving problems?

3. How are fractions, decimals and percents best used in solving problems?

4. How can algorithms be developed for calculation of fractions, decimals and percents?

5. How can strategies and algorithms be developed for finding area and perimeter of two dimensional shapes?

6. How can properties of various polygons be useful in creating stable structures and solving problems?

GRADING POLICY GRADING SCALE Progress reports approximately every 2 weeks

Class work 15% 90-100% = A

Homework 35% 80-89% = B

Quiz/Tests/Projects 40% 70-79% = C

Miscellaneous 10% 60- 69% = D

Extra Credit is periodically available if student has no missing assignments.

Make-up tests are available first semester to improve learning/scores.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Connected Mathematics Project, NCTM Curriculum, Mathematical Connections

COURSE MATERIALS

1. One inch 3-ring binder for math notebook

2. Dividers (5-6)

3. Pencils/erasers

4. Notebook paper

5. Spiral notebook (70 pages)

The Connected Math Project text booklet will be kept in the math notebook. The math notebook with dividers will be organized in class. Smaller 70 page spiral notebooks fit easily in this notebook. Pencils are a critical tool in math class. Students should go through a “check list” in homeroom organizing homework and materials for classes. At home, students will need to be supplied periodically with pencils and paper.

Math Notebook

Students will keep all math assignments in the math notebook. Each unit of our CMP curriculum will have a different text booklet which will be kept in this 3-ring bonder. Notebooks will be cleaned out at the end of each unit and papers will be filed in a class portfolio. Parents are welcome to keep these portfolios at home.

Order of math notebook sections

1. Math assignment sheet (graded at end of quarter)

2. Work in progress (Vocabulary, Problems of the Day, daily and weekly homework)

3. Graded work

4. Tests/quizzes

5. Skills Review/Daily Math Practice

6. Vocabulary/Notes

Spiral notebook

1. Reflections from the CMP units

2. Math notes

3. Great ideas

4. Questions to investigate

CLASS ROUTINES

Homework

Routine homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday. Students will recorded all assignments on Assignment Sheet kept at the front of the Math Notebook. Eckstein Planner will be used also for project deadlines, tests, weekly Mental Math and Extra Credit.

Late work

No late daily work will be accepted. If absent, students will have a one day extension for each day absent.

Tests/Quizzes

Weekly homework quiz

Unit quiz every 2-3 weeks

Unit test at end of each unit

Mid-year CMP Assessment

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

See Math Class Contract

TEACHER CONTACT

e-mail: ammalott @ seattleschools.org

252-5010 after 1:30

Student Name (printed) _________________________________________________________________

Student acknowledgement_________________________________________________

Parent Acknowledgement_________________________________________________

Teacher Acknowledgement________________________________________________

Comments:

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Team Information 6 Math Assignments 6 Letters Syllabus 6 Honors Math Assignments 6h Letters Syllabus Curriculum Map Student Grades Getting Help Math WebQuest Math Links	SYLLABUS: Mathematics 6 Andrea Malott Eckstein Middle School COURSE OVERVIEW Mathematics at the sixth grade level is a full year course focused on expanding knowledge, understanding and application of numbers, computation, estimation, measurement, geometry, statistics, probability, patterns and pre- algebra. The concepts and procedures of mathematics are investigated and developed through the defining and solving of problems, the use of reasoning, the communication of knowledge and the understanding and the connecting of mathematical ideas within mathematics to other disciplines and to real life. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How is data collected, understood and analyzed? 2. How is number theory used in solving problems? 3. How are fractions, decimals and percents best used in solving problems? 4. How can algorithms be developed for calculation of fractions, decimals and percents? 5. How can strategies and algorithms be developed for finding area and perimeter of two dimensional shapes? 6. How can properties of various polygons be useful in creating stable structures and solving problems? GRADING POLICY GRADING SCALE Progress reports approximately every 2 weeks Class work 15% 90-100% = A Homework 35% 80-89% = B Quiz/Tests/Projects 40% 70-79% = C Miscellaneous 10% 60- 69% = D Extra Credit is periodically available if student has no missing assignments. Make-up tests are available first semester to improve learning/scores. COURSE CURRICULUM Connected Mathematics Project, NCTM Curriculum, Mathematical Connections COURSE MATERIALS 1. One inch 3-ring binder for math notebook 2. Dividers (5-6) 3. Pencils/erasers 4. Notebook paper 5. Spiral notebook (70 pages) The Connected Math Project text booklet will be kept in the math notebook. The math notebook with dividers will be organized in class. Smaller 70 page spiral notebooks fit easily in this notebook. Pencils are a critical tool in math class. Students should go through a “check list” in homeroom organizing homework and materials for classes. At home, students will need to be supplied periodically with pencils and paper. Math Notebook Students will keep all math assignments in the math notebook. Each unit of our CMP curriculum will have a different text booklet which will be kept in this 3-ring bonder. Notebooks will be cleaned out at the end of each unit and papers will be filed in a class portfolio. Parents are welcome to keep these portfolios at home. Order of math notebook sections 1. Math assignment sheet (graded at end of quarter) 2. Work in progress (Vocabulary, Problems of the Day, daily and weekly homework) 3. Graded work 4. Tests/quizzes 5. Skills Review/Daily Math Practice 6. Vocabulary/Notes Spiral notebook 1. Reflections from the CMP units 2. Math notes 3. Great ideas 4. Questions to investigate CLASS ROUTINES Homework Routine homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday. Students will recorded all assignments on Assignment Sheet kept at the front of the Math Notebook. Eckstein Planner will be used also for project deadlines, tests, weekly Mental Math and Extra Credit. Late work No late daily work will be accepted. If absent, students will have a one day extension for each day absent. Tests/Quizzes Weekly homework quiz Unit quiz every 2-3 weeks Unit test at end of each unit Mid-year CMP Assessment CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS See Math Class Contract TEACHER CONTACT e-mail: ammalott @ seattleschools.org 252-5010 after 1:30 Student Name (printed) _________________________________________________________________ Student acknowledgement_________________________________________________ Parent Acknowledgement_________________________________________________ Teacher Acknowledgement________________________________________________ Comments:
	Created by Andrea Malott \| Last updated on October 8, 2004

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