Daily Assignments:

Daily Assignments:

Weekly Assignments: 10/1/12-10/5/12

Monday: Chapter 3, Lesson 1

Tuesday: Chapter 3, Lesson 2

Wednesday: Chapter 3, Lesson 3 

Thursday: BENCHMARK REVIEW

Friday: BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT

 

*If in doubt of which problems to do, ALWAYS do the Independent Practice section AND the Spiral Review section.

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Welcome to 6th Grade Math!! J

 

 

  1. My Main Goal:

 

Every student will be proficient or advanced on the Math STAR test this school year. Failure is NOT an option. 

 â€¦And we'll even have some fun while we're at it! J

 

 

  1. Course Overview

 

The 6th grade mathematics program will include the development of logical reasoning skills, effective communications skills, and real-life problem solving.  The students will build on prior mathematical knowledge through increasingly challenging situations. The content will also include a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of algebra and geometry.  Calculators will be used when appropriate. 

 

The course content will include: algebraic reasoning, integers, number theory and fractions, operations with rational numbers, proportional relationships, percents, collecting and analyzing data, probability, geometric figures, measurement and geometry, and multi-step equations and inequalities. 

 

  1. Suggested Supplies

 

Students are expected to have the following items daily:

 

1.       Backpack/book bag

2.      Binder (or a labeled section of a large binder for Math- this binder will be checked often to ensure proper note-taking is occurring)

3.      2 correcting pens (RED)

4.      A compass

5.      A protractor

6.      Lined paper

7.      Graph paper

8.      Pencil (homework will not be accepted if done in pen)

9.      School Planner

10.  Highlighters

11.   Expo dry erase markers

 

  1. Daily Assignment/HW Policy

 

Daily Assignments/Homework are assigned daily to reinforce skills learned in class and is due the following day.  It prepares students for upcoming lessons, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop positive study habits.  Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday during a regular school week. I expect students to do their personal best on each assignment.  Homework should not take more than 45 minutes to complete and should be ready to turn in the following day for full credit.  Homework must always be done in PENCIL.  Students MUST SHOW THEIR WORK, or they will not get full credit. ***Homework Club is offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3-4pm in my classroom for all 6th grade students!

 

  • Planners

 

It is the student's responsibility to record daily assignments in their Student Planner each day as a procedure while in class.  The Planner should be checked daily by the parent to make sure your child is being responsible and staying organized.  The Planner allows you to stay informed of your child's tasks that need to be completed and it can also be used a communicative tool from parent to teacher or vice versa.  If your child does not do their homework, they will write, "I did not do my homework last night" in red pen inside their planner.

 

 

 

  • Make-Up Work/Absences

 

Absences may occur. (Please refer to the student handbook regarding the district tardy/absence policy).  If the absence is excused, students will have as many days to make-up the work as the number of days they missed.  If this period is more than three days, parents need to contact the office for information on school policy.  If the students has an unexcused absence, it may be necessary for them to do their make-up work during their free time (break time, lunch) until the work is completed.  I will accept late work under the following conditions:

 

1.       1 School day late = ½ credit

2.      After 1 School day= No credit

 

Parents and students can stay informed of their grades by checking the assignments and grades online and by viewing the district progress reports and report cards.

 

 

  1. Grading Scale and Grading Calculation

 

A+= 100%                          A=99-93%                          A-=92-90%

 

B+=89-88%                        B=87-83%                          B-=82-80%

 

C+=79-78%                       C=77-73%                          C-=72-70%

 

D+=69-68%                       D=67-63%                          D-=62-60%

 

F=59-0%

 

    1. Participation 10%
    2. Homework/Classwork 30%
    3. Tests/Quizzes/Projects 60%

 

 

 

  1. Classroom Rules and Expectations

 

To guarantee every student in my classroom the excellent learning climate he/she deserves, it is necessary to have classroom rules/expectations.  I believe that all students can and should behave appropriately in our classroom.  I will tolerate no student preventing me from teaching and/or another student from learning.  Students will:

 

    • Show Respect
    • Make Good Decisions
    • Solve Problems

 

Positive Consequences include, but are not limited to: intrinsic rewards, classroom freedoms, first in line, classroom helper, class points, phone call/note home, etc.

 

Negative Consequences include, but are not limited to: warning, removal from classroom for a timeout in another teacher's classroom, phone call/note home, detention, referral to administration, etc.

 

 

  1. Communication

 

I believe it is important that parents, students, and teachers work together.  Therefore, I encourage open communication.  If at any time you have questions, feel free to call, email, or send me a quick note.  (Email is the best way to get in touch with me.  It allows me to respond quicker).  In any situation, I will do my very best to get back with you within 24 hours.

 

Amanda Garceau                        agarceau@plusd.prd                               530.743.1271

 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

Daily Assignments

Daily Assignments

Weekly Assignments 10/8-10/12

Monday: Chapter 3 Lesson 2 & 3 Review Worksheet

Tuesday: Chapter 3 Quiz (In Class) and Review Worksheet

Wednesday: Chapter 3 Lesson 4

Thursday: Chapter 3 Lesson 5

Friday: NO MATH

Daily Assignments

Daily Assignments

Weekly Assignments 10/8-10/12

Monday: Chapter 3 Lesson 2 & 3 Review Worksheet

Tuesday: Chapter 3 Quiz (In class) and Benchmark Review

Wednesday: Chapter 3 Lesson 4

Thursday: Chapter 3 Lesson 5

Friday: No Homework