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MAMS 6th Grade Math (Accelerated) Curriculum Overview

Get an overview of the 6th grade math curriculum, including topics covered, math practice standards, grading policy, homework policy, time management tips, and class expectations. Stay connected through the teacher's webpage and Google Classroom.

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MAMS 6th Grade Math (Accelerated) Curriculum Overview

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  1. Welcome to MAMS Back to School NightMrs. Hynes6th Grade Math (Accelerated) ghynes@marsd.org arsd.k12.nj.us

  2. 6th Grade Math Curriculum • The Number System • Add, Subtract, multiply, and divide numbers using the standard algorithm • GCF/LCM • Integers and Rational Numbers • Coordinate Plane • Expressions and Equations • Evaluate expressions, equations, and inequalities • Relationships with variables • Ratios and Proportions Reasoning • Ratios and rates • Percents • Proportions • Geometry • Area/Volume • 3-D figures • Statistics

  3. Accelerated Curriculum • The Number System • Operations with Rational Numbers • Ratios and Proportions • Proportional Relationships • Graphing relationships • Expressions and Equations • Apply properties of rational numbers to equations • Convert between forms of numbers • Graph inequalities and equations

  4. Math Practice Standards • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them • Reason abstractly and quantitatively • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others • Model with mathematics • Use appropriate tools strategically • Attend to precision • Look for and make use of structure • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

  5. Grading Policy • 15% Homework & Classwork • 35% Quizzes • 50% Tests *All grades will be listed on the parent portal in a timely fashion.

  6. Homework Policy • Assigned most days to review and reinforce concepts learned in class • Please check your child’s agenda each night • If absent, homework must be made up in as many days as absent • No late homework accepted as we review it in class the next day

  7. Time Management • Time management is a challenge for middle-schoolers • We will work on the following this year: • Assignments to be turned in on time • No extra time given on tests/quizzes • Classwork completed within given time constraints

  8. Extra Credit Extra credit is given only in the following 2 ways: • Bonus questions on tests (Extra credit will only be given if the student answers ALL questions on the test) • Extra credit activities occasionally given to the ENTIRE class **In order to receive extra credit in my math class, a student must do ALL work that is required first.**

  9. Class Expectations and the Husky Creed • Be Ready to Learn • Have all necessary supplies, including HW, agenda and a pencil • Begin Do-Now and write HW in agenda for the day • Stay focused and on task • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Take ownership for learning • Use time and resources wisely

  10. My Webpage http://www.marsd.org//Domain/414 • Contact Information • Policies • Links/Resources

  11. TextbookBig Ideas Math – 2014 Advanced 1 Orange Edition www.bigideasmath.com Student name and Password created by students • Interactive games for reinforcement • References • *Textbook

  12. Google Classrooms https://classroom.google.com Post homework and Problems of the Week (POWs) Post Test/quiz dates and upcoming projects Ask questions to teacher and peers Post/turn in assignments

  13. Placement Rubric for Grade 7 LinkIt Score of LinkIt score of 93+

  14. Thank you for Taking the Time to Come and Support your Children and Their Education! We are a TEAM. Let’s work together to make the school year a success.

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