Course Description In this class we will be working on a wide variety of math skills using Open-Up resources from Illustrative Math. The units are organized in the following way:
Quarter 1/2
Area and Surface Area. (unit 1)
(State Standard: Geometry- Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.)
Introducing Ratios, Unit Rates and Percentages. (Units 2-3)
(State Standard Ratios & Proportional Relationships standard- Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.)
Dividing Fractions. (Unit 4)
(State Standard: Number Systems- Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.)
Quarter 3/4
Arithmetic in Base Ten. (Unit 5)
(State Standard :Number System- Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.)
Expressions and Equations. (Unit 6)
(State Standard: Expressions and Euations- Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.)
Rational Numbers. (Unit 7)
(State Standard: Number Systems- Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.)
Data Sets and Distributions. (Unit 8)
(State Standard: Statistics & Probability- Develop understanding of statistical variability.)
In general, it is crucial that students check in daily for instruction and daily tasks. They will also have unit end assessment to measure their understanding. It is my goal to have every student score of 3 on each one of my unit assessments to demonstrate their grade level competency. If a student does not score at least a 3 the first time, they will be expected to correct their original test, demonstrate an effort to learn the material and then schedule a time on their own to retake their test. It is my goal to have every student find success and master 6th grade math material.
Access Time/ extra support: Students will have access to additional individualized help time. If a student does not understand different concepts, I urge them to get help as soon as possible. There will be daily time where students can ask for help. If you or your student find any of the content confusing please do not hesitate to contact me. It is my goal to communicate with parents in a variety of ways. If there is anything that I should know to better help your student pleaes let me know. If there are any special curcumstances, or if you have any questions or concerns, I urge you to contact me at dboyd@mlsd.org or call my classroom at (509) 565-3342.
I strongly urge parents to check grades on “Family Access” and contact me if they have any questions.
I look forward to a great year! Overall, I have had very positive feedback and fantastic results using the above expectations and procedures. If there are any special circumstances, or if you have any questions or concerns, I urge you to contact me at dboyd@mlsd.org or call my classroom at (509) 565-3342. If you would like to meet with me before the start of next school year to get any additional information, or to let me know the special needs of your student, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attendance and I look forward to another fantastic math year! Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns this year.