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Welcome to 6th Grade Grey Team!

Engage in rigorous 6th-grade math curriculum covering various topics including Number System, Ratios, Geometry, Probability, and more. Stay updated with assignments, assessments, and supplies needed for a successful academic year.

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Welcome to 6th Grade Grey Team!

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  1. WELCOME TO 6th GRADE GREY TEAM! Teachers: Mrs. Aquino, Mrs. Dietz, and Ms. Murray

  2. 6th Grade Math Things To Know: Rigorous program: EngageNY Teacher created materials (ISN/packets) Homework assigned nightly (5-20 mins) Assessments are common for each unit. Daily review is key due to our short classes. Watch Math Tutorial Videos

  3. Supplies for Math: • Scientific Calculator • Planner (Provided by JDMS) • Pencils • Highlighters • Scissors • Tape or Glue • ISN (Provided by Mrs. Aquino) • Sturdy Folder • Paper

  4. 6th Grade Math Curriculum The Number System – comparing integers, number lines, absolute value, coordinate plane, operations w/ fractions & decimals Ratios and Proportional Reasoning – unit rates, equivalent ratios, percent, measurement conversions Expressions and Equations – distributive prop, inequalities, variable equations, graphing Geometry - area, volume, surface area w/ triangles & rectangles Statistics/Probability (post state test) – measures of central tendency, displays of data (dot plots, histograms), probability of single events Graphic representations of concepts Application of concepts to real-world scenarios

  5. Sample Questions: Which of the following expressions shows the two factors of 18x + 45 and uses the greatest common factor? a. 9 (5x + 2) b. 3(6x + 15) c. 9(2 + 5x) d. 9(2x + 5) An art teacher had ⅔ gallon of paint to pour into containers. If he poured ⅛ gallon of paint into each container until he ran out of paint, how many containers had paint in them, including the one that was partially filled? a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6 More reading – longer questions, story situations Increased use of vocabulary Two or more standards addressed in one question

  6. Traveling the Ancient World – 6th Grade Social Studies Units of study: • Geography • Early People • Ancient Egypt • Ancient India • Ancient China • Ancient Greece • Ancient Rome • Middle Ages • Renaissance • World Religions • Current Events

  7. Social Studies General Information Binders- All students have a binder which they will predominantly use at school. However before assessments, students should bring their binders home to review the unit, vocabulary and maps of that time period. Writing and Projects There will be small several writing assignments and inquiry projects.

  8. Science Units: • Space Systems Exploration • Energy, Force, and Motion • Matter and Its Interactions

  9. Science: General Information Teaching:The science units are based on the new Next Generation Standards. The units are taught using kits from the Smithsonian and teacher created materials. For all units, material is presented in variety of ways: Investigations & Hands-on Experiences, Note Taking, Interactive Board Activities, Projects, & Reading Texts. Homework is usually given 0 -4 times a week. Integrated Curriculum: We often use 6th grade math skills and work on reading strategies, especially with nonfiction text.

  10. Next Generation Science Standards With the Next Generation Science Standards, students learn through three-dimensional learning. The three dimensions of learning are: Cross Cutting Concepts – Concepts that help students make connections across the domains of science (Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and Engineering Design). Disciplinary Core Ideas – Key ideas in science that are important across multiple disciplines. Science and Engineering Practices – Practices science and engineers use to investigate the natural world and to design solutions to problems

  11. ELA Structure • Read, analyze, respond to short stories and non-fiction • Novel Study • Literature Circles • Writing Process Pieces • Mythology • Journal Writing • Independent reading (Bookmarks and Book Projects) • Grammar& vocabulary • Inquiry project • Center/lessons/activities • STAR testing • NYS Test Prep

  12. How Can You Help? • Check your child’s planner to make sure he/she is using it properly. • Check your child’s planner and compare it to the homework page. • Encourage your child to READ! They can read above and beyond the 20 required minutes. More is better!

  13. Websites to know: Teacher Page http://www.jamesvilledewitt.org/teacherpage.cfm?teacher=187 School Tool Grades https://jd.schooltool.cnyric.org/schooltoolweb/ Contact Mrs. Hope Bednarski, the 6th grade counselor, to schedule meetings with the team of teachers. Mrs. Marnie Moss is the 6th grade counselor, but she is on maternity leave until November.

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