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Welcome to 6 th Grade Math!. Mr. Saito: rsaito@cwcboe.org Mrs. Keenan: akeenan@cwcboe.org. Why are math textbooks so sad??. TEACHER WEBPAGE. Mrs. Keenan http://www.cwcboe.org//domain/223 Mr. Saito http://www.cwcboe.org/page/2565. New “CORE” Curriculum. “Less is more” mentality:
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Welcome to 6th Grade Math! Mr. Saito: rsaito@cwcboe.org Mrs. Keenan: akeenan@cwcboe.org
TEACHER WEBPAGE Mrs. Keenan • http://www.cwcboe.org//domain/223 Mr. Saito • http://www.cwcboe.org/page/2565
New “CORE” Curriculum • “Less is more” mentality: less standards to cover; more in-depth 1. Ratio and Proportional Relationships 2. Number System (fractions, computation, negative and positive numbers) 3. Algebraic Expressions and Equations 4. Geometry (area, surface area, volume) 5. Statistics (data distribution & variability)
New Textbook • Aligned with the Common Core Content Standards • Glencoe Math Common Core Edition: Course 1 • Consumable, Write-In textbook (notes, classwork, homework, etc.) • Online Resources: student username/password, online textbook, videos, tutors, worksheets, interactive quizzes www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com
Other Resources • Supplemental worksheets, activities, and projects • Buckle Down workbook • Study Island (for homework)
Miscellaneous • Library • Music Lessons • Extra Help • Pumpkinology
Extra-Curricular, Etc. • Clubs: Builders Club Drama Club Newspaper Club Student Council Yearbook Club Jazz Band Library Club Ecology Club Latin Club Hoopapalooza Club • Dances • 1-2 Field Trips • Holiday Party • End-of-year Party • Pumpkinology • Immigration Day