Class Description
Math Flex is a 6th grade class that will cover all 6th grade standards and expose you to some 7th grade standards. There will be opportunities during class to work on optional mathematical topics during a unit if you wish to stretch your learning. To be successful in this class you will need to have good study habits and dedication.
Supplies
Besides the supplies for other classes, the following supplies are suggested specifically for math.
• A math journal/notebook (may be gridded or otherwise)
• Pencils. Have lots of pencils and erasers!
• Ballpoint pens for all corrections (not a marker or highlighter)
• Protractor & Compass
• Calculator
• Red, black, or blue ballpoint pens for corrections
• Standard/metric 12” ruler
• Supply Pouch used specifically for Math
• Colored pencils, markers, and highlighters are also helpful but not required
• Optional: Graph paper, Binder paper
When needed, the teacher will provide any online textbooks for the class. Many assignments will be handouts/worksheets or a link online.
Homework Policies
MATH HOMEWORK WILL BE GIVEN ALMOST EVERY DAY (even some weekends).
Math Homework is often (though not always) a WORKSHEET where students may choose which level (Beginner, Intermediate/Grade-Level, Advanced, and sometimes Beyond).
You will be EXPECTED TO BRING COMPLETED MATH AND SCIENCE HOMEWORK TO CLASS EACH DAY. Do all math work in pencil.
Homework in Math and Science that is complete upon arrival to class WILL RECEIVE A STAMP (no stamp means it was late).
HOMEWORK IS SCORED IN CLASS. Use a red, blue, or black ballpoint PEN for correcting. If the problem is correct, mark a dot or a star next to the problem number. If it is incorrect, make a neat check mark or an "X" beside the problem number and write the correct answer down.
At the top of each assignment, write the number of problems you missed.
After Math Homework is scored in class, a student may receive 100% grade, even if they missed problems (unless homework was late, then the student can receive partial credit). In order to get the credit, the student must clearly (in pen) redo all missed problems, showing all the COMPLETE WORK AND STEPS NEEDED to get to the correct answer.
Homework will be turned in bi-weekly in packets and graded. Corrections should be completed by each Homework Packet Turn-in date. See “Grading Policies” below.
Grading Policies
1. Homework, Classwork, Journal – 10% of grade
Students will generally be assigned homework every day and will self-correct
(showing corrections and steps for all missed problems – see #10 above) using
the answer key given by teacher.
On campus, homework will be collected bi-weekly to be graded OR a homework
quiz will be given. During distance learning, selected homework will be collected
bi-weekly (see #11 above).
You will receive full credit on your homework packet if directions have been
followed. The following are ways you can lose points on your homework: No work
shown, Missing corrections, Late assignment, Incomplete work, Not following
directions.
Please keep ALL current homework in your binder until each chapter test. After
taking the chapter test, you may keep all completed and graded work at home in a
file until the end of the school year, after the Final.
Journals will be used for notes, assignments, and reflections both in class and at
home. Both sides of a page in the journal should be used. Journals will be graded
on completion and clarity of work. Selected sections of these will be graded each
Semester.
2. Assessments - 90% of grade
Tests are given at the end of each unit. Problems may be scored for both correct
answers AND correct math steps. Completed and graded tests will require a
parent signature.
Quizzes are given approximately every two weeks and have the same
requirements as tests.
Projects may be included in the assessment category.
Absences
When you are absent, you must make up and correct any assignments completed while you were gone, generally given the same number of days as you were absent. Check with a responsible student and the extra worksheets file for the missed work. Also check the website daily. You may see your teacher for further help.
For questions about Math Placement, please send questions to the District Office.