6th Grade Math
Textbook:
Holt McDougal Mathematics Grade 6, Common Core Edition
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Expectations:
6th Grade Math meets for 40 minutes daily. Students are expected to show up to class on time, be prepared with materials and homework when applicable, participate in class discussions and lessons, and work hard to reach their full potential.
All assignments including homework, tests, and classwork should be properly labeled with: Name, Date, Assignment (example Page 201 #1-10), and Learning Goal.
Work MUST BE SHOWN on assignments. Work can be displayed by showing the steps taken to calculate, a table or a chart, or a visual model. The final answer should be circled and labeled. Work should be neat and organized at all times to make it easy for other students and teachers to read.
Grading:
In 6th grade, student grades are continually added to Skyward. Students can check their grades at any point during the year. For math class the grade at the end of each marking period is based on the following categories: Projects (15%), Tests (15%), Homework (20%), Quizzes (20%), and Class Participation (30%).
If a homework assignment is completed with all work shown clearly the student will earn a 100%. If the student completed the homework, but is missing some answers and/or some work the student will earn an 80%. If the student hands in an incomplete assignment the student will earn a 65%. If the homework is not turned in the student will receive a 0%. Students are given the opportunity to hand in homework assignments late, however their grade will automatically be dropped by 20 points.
Students will also be given the opportunity to retake quizzes and gain points back.
Math Club:
Math Club is held every Tuesday after school from 3-3:30 pm in my classroom. It provides students with extra help, additional practice for challenging concepts, games that involve math, time to complete or make up homework assignments, or a chance to use computers/tablets. Math Club in the past has been a successful way to get students involved in math while having fun with their classmates. Also, the small group (sometimes 1:1) environment will carry over into the classroom and boost the student's confidence and therefore perform better during class time.