Welcome to 6th Grade Math at CHJH!

This is the year - the year that your child will transition from tangible, hands-on math to abstract math concepts. What does that mean? According to Oxord Languages Dictionary, abstract means "existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence." For math, an example could be placing a letter in place of a number or using coordinate grid points to represent the relationship between two seemingly non-related items. BUT! Just because students are transitioning to abstract math doesn't mean that I will not do my absolute best to connect those concepts to hands-on, concrete activities, images, and tasks. My goal is that your child develops a love for math in my classroom and leaves each day with a better understanding than the day before. With that being said, I will hold my students to high expectations and will challenge them to grow both mathematically and as a whole. Your child will be encouraged. Your child will be supported. But, most importantly, your child will be LOVED.