Mathematics 6, Sections 1 & 3 Home

Overview

In sixth grade math, students continue to use The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project, Everyday Mathematics. Throughout the year, students will be working within the following content areas: Collection, Display, and Interpretation of Data; Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals; Variables, Formulas and Graphs; Rational Numbers; Geometry (congruence, constructions, and parallel lines); Number Systems and Algebra Concepts; Probability and Discrete Mathematics; Rates and Ratios. The mathematics program emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving within “real world” situations, and practice of basic skills.

Expectations

In the accelerated 6th grade math program, students are required to keep up in a fast paced and challenging environment. Students will be most successful if they are prepared for class, take notes, work cooperatively with table partners and become involved during instruction. I expect that accelerated math students not only master the material but also are able to communicate about connections. Homework is given daily (Fridays generally excepted) and is graded the following day in class. Failure to return homework on time will result in a deduction of points. Tests are given with the completion of each unit. Units last anywhere from two to four weeks. Tests will always be announced one week beforehand. Quizzes are given about once a week and are much shorter than tests. Students that are completing homework and participating in class should have no problem on these short quizzes.

Evaluations

Students are evaluated daily in various situations. Participation, homework, class work, games, projects, tests and quizzes are all taken into consideration while assessing student progress.

After School Help

After school help is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15 – 4:05.  Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these days to complete homework, get extra help, for prepare for tests.