Sixth Grade Math
Syllabus
Wilson’s
Creek School
Mrs. Stafford
2013-2014
Course Description:
Sixth-grade students
develop an understanding of the concept of a ratio and use ratio reasoning to
solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems, including those
involving unit pricing and constant speed. Students extend their understanding
of operations with fractions to include dividing fractions by fractions.
Sixth-graders compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and decimals and find
the greatest common factor and least common multiples of certain whole numbers.
Students expand their scope of numbers to the system of rational numbers, which
includes negative rational numbers and integers. They locate rational numbers
on a number line, add and subtract negative numbers, and graph points in all
four quadrants of the coordinate plane. Students write expressions and
equations with variables and apply the properties of operations to generate
equivalent expressions. Students begin to think statistically as they summarize
numerical data sets by quantitative measures of center and variability. They
build upon the foundation of area to determine area and volume of more complex
shapes.
Grading Policy:
Grades
will be divided into the following categories with the following weight given:
70%: Tests- (Assessment) which includes quizzes, tests, and
projects
30%: Daily Work- (Practice)
which includes homework, in class assignments, and participation
Extra
Credit- will be given at the discretion of the teacher.
Course
Objective:
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
·
Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning
to solve problems.
The
Number System
·
Apply and extend previous understandings of
multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.
·
Multiply and divide 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.
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.
Textbook:
This math class will be using a new digital
curriculum program called digits by Pearson Education. You and
your child can access homework assignments and other materials through Pearson’s
online system, SuccessNet Plus®.
*Before or after school help – The child or parent
just needs to request some additional help, and I can schedule a time to work
with him/her either before or after school on a particular lesson. A time will need to be scheduled due to my
before or after school duties.
