6th+Grade+syllabus

= = **6th Grade Mathematics** = = Mrs. Figge Room 131 Phone: 224-765-3233 Wiki: http://dfigge.wikispaces.com Email: dfigge@nssd112.org

COMMON CORE 6TH GRADE MATHEMATICS

In 6th grade, instruction will focus on four critical areas: (1) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers: (2) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations: (3) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems and: (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.

OVERVIEW

**The Number System**

• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.

• Compute ﬂuently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.

• Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.

**Expressions and Equations**

• Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.

• Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

• Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. **Ratios and Proportional Relationships**

• Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.

** Geometry **

• Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.

**Statistics and Probability**

• Develop understanding of statistical variability.

• Summarize and describe distributions.

** Mathematical Practices **

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

= = __**Materials**__: The following should be brought to class each day: = = 1. Pencils with erasers = = 2. Assignment notebook = = 3. Calculator = = 4. Pen for correcting (preferably red) = = 5. Spiral notebook = = 6. Math folder to hold handouts/worksheets. = =

= = __**Homework**__: = = 1. Assigned and done daily (even if late or absent) in spiral notebook. = = IF ABSENT: Check class wiki, email me OR be sure to check in with me BEFORE your class period. = = 2. Required format in spiral notebook: = = Top of page should have date, page number and problem numbers. = = -SHOW ALL WORK!!! = = -Work should be done neatly. = = 3. Correct previous day’s work in spiral with penrework missed problems so you can learn from your mistakes. = = 4. There will be regular homework quizzes in which you will use your spiral to show that you have been doing and correcting your homework. Correct work and answers must be shown. = =

= = __**Grades**__: = = 1. __**Homework Completion**__ (2 points each day) = = 2. __**Homework/Mini Quizzes**__ (5-10 points each). Using only your spiral, you reproduce requested problems with work and answers. = = 3. __**Quizzes**__ (20-35 points each) and __**Tests**__ (usually 50-60 points each)

4. **__Ready to Learn: Participation, Projects, Mathematics Station Activities__**. (10-40 points) There will be several station-base group activities and projects throughout the quarter, providing students with opportunities to practice and apply the mathematical skill and concepts they are learning. = = Extra Assistance: ==I am available for help before school and after school. Feel free to stop by any morning before school - I arrive in my room most mornings by 7:20. You can also make an appointment with me for individual help (speak with me before or after class, or send an email to set up a time).==

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