Syllabus
Syllabus
Course Description:
This standards-based sixth-grade course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes concepts, operations, and problems solving with decimals, fractions, and percents in addition to an introduction to integers and ratios. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of simple equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representation, and connections.
Represent and analyze data sets to identify their statistical elements. Understand simple probability events and how to represent them as a fraction, decimal, or percent.
Use characteristics of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to calculate area, surface area, and volume. Use angle measurements to find complementary and supplementary angles as well as plot and graph ordered pairs in all four quadrants.
Utilize multiple representations or real numbers to translate, simplify, and solve problems. Deepen their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages with an emphasis on understanding negative numbers.
Use properties of arithmetic and apply them to solve algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities. Understand ratios and rates and how to use them in real-world situations.
First Quarter
Understanding the World Around Us Through Statistics
Ratios & Rates
Understand & Use Percentages
Second Quarter
Understand & Use Percentages
Solve Area, Surface Area, and Volume Problems
Numerical & Algebraic Expressions
Third Quarter
Numerical & Algebraic Expressions
Integers, Rational Numbers, & the Coordinate Plane
Equations & Inequalities
Fourth Quarter
Equations & Inequalities
Relationship Between Two Variables
Operations With Integers
South Carolina Reveal Math Course 1 - McGraw - Hill
ALEKS - student software
MagicSchool AI Tools for Students
This year, students will have access to MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform built for schools that will help them learn to use the technology safely and responsibly.
With tools like ChatGPT and others being used in the professional world, it’s important that students learn how to use the technology safely. By using MagicSchool in our classes, your student will be prepared for the future of technology in the workforce.
While students use MagicSchool tools for purposes such as receiving real time feedback, getting their questions answered, generating images, and in other exciting ways, I will have access to their chats to ensure that it’s used appropriately. Rest assured, MagicSchool does not collect or train on student data.
Be sure to ask your child about how they’re using AI in the classroom and take a look at the engaging ways they’ve utilized the MagicSchool tools to enhance their learning!
For more information, go to www.magicschool.ai or reach out directly with questions.
Fully charged Chromebook
WIRED earbuds/headphones
Notebook
Graph paper
Pencil pouch containing: pencils, glue stick, scissors, colored pencils, highlighter, dry-erase marker
While in my classroom, I expect students to…
Be respectful of each individual in our class.
Work, think, and behave in the best way you know how.
Try every problem.
Complete all assignments and ask questions in class if you do not understand something.
Do not waste class time; you are responsible for your own behavior and the consequences of that behavior.
Come to class prepared (assignments, homework, etc. handed in on time, all supplies needed).
I will NOT tolerate any behavior that disrupts my teaching or a student's learning.
If a student behaves in a way that is disrespectful or disruptive of the learning environment, there are a specific set of steps that Ralph Chandler teachers follow.
1st Offense: Teacher Warning
2nd Offense: Teacher Warning & Conference with Student
3rd Offense or more: Step in Behavior Matrix
Major Grades = 50% of grade - Tests and Projects
Minor Grades = 50% of grade - Quizzes, Classwork, Homework
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 or below = F
INC = Incomplete work
ABS = Absent (50%) and has 5 days to turn in for full credit
GFA = Grading Floor Applied (50%)- the student scored 49 or less
NHI = Not Handed In (50%) - student has 5 days to turn in for credit
EX = not factored (usually a lab that was missed due to an absence)
Late work (NHI) is accepted up to five days past the original due date for full credit. After the five days have passed it will no longer be accepted for credit and the grade will remain NHI - 50%
Students may retake/make test corrections to any major assessment for half credit on the missed questions. Students must work out the problem on paper, showing all their work and be prepared to explain what they did incorrectly the first time. Test corrections are due one week after the test score is released.
Students who are absent are responsible for making up missed assignments. All assignments are posted daily in Google Classroom and any paper assignments are available for students once they return to school. Students have five days from when they return to school to turn in their missed assignments.
Course Description:
This standards-based sixth-grade course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes concepts, operations, and problems solving with decimals, fractions, and percents in addition to an introduction to integers and ratios. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of simple equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representation, and connections.
Represent and analyze data sets to identify their statistical elements. Understand simple probability events and how to represent them as a fraction, decimal, or percent.
Use characteristics of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to calculate area, surface area, and volume. Use angle measurements to find complementary and supplementary angles as well as plot and graph ordered pairs in all four quadrants.
Utilize multiple representations or real numbers to translate, simplify, and solve problems. Deepen their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages with an emphasis on understanding negative numbers.
Use properties of arithmetic and apply them to solve algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities. Understand ratios and rates and how to use them in real-world situations.
First Quarter
Understanding the World Around Us Through Statistics
Ratios & Rates
Understand & Use Percentages
Second Quarter
Understand & Use Percentages
Solve Area, Surface Area, and Volume Problems
Numerical & Algebraic Expressions
Third Quarter
Numerical & Algebraic Expressions
Integers, Rational Numbers, & the Coordinate Plane
Equations & Inequalities
Fourth Quarter
Equations & Inequalities
Relationship Between Two Variables
Operations With Integers
South Carolina Reveal Math Course 1 - McGraw - Hill
ALEKS - student software
MagicSchool AI Tools for Students
This year, students will have access to MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform built for schools that will help them learn to use the technology safely and responsibly.
With tools like ChatGPT and others being used in the professional world, it’s important that students learn how to use the technology safely. By using MagicSchool in our classes, your student will be prepared for the future of technology in the workforce.
While students use MagicSchool tools for purposes such as receiving real time feedback, getting their questions answered, generating images, and in other exciting ways, I will have access to their chats to ensure that it’s used appropriately. Rest assured, MagicSchool does not collect or train on student data.
Be sure to ask your child about how they’re using AI in the classroom and take a look at the engaging ways they’ve utilized the MagicSchool tools to enhance their learning!
For more information, go to www.magicschool.ai or reach out directly with questions.
Fully charged Chromebook
WIRED earbuds/headphones
Notebook
Graph paper
Pencil pouch containing: pencils, glue stick, scissors, colored pencils, highlighter, dry-erase marker
While in my classroom, I expect students to…
Be respectful of each individual in our class.
Work, think, and behave in the best way you know how.
Try every problem.
Complete all assignments and ask questions in class if you do not understand something.
Do not waste class time; you are responsible for your own behavior and the consequences of that behavior.
Come to class prepared (assignments, homework, etc. handed in on time, all supplies needed).
I will NOT tolerate any behavior that disrupts my teaching or a student's learning.
If a student behaves in a way that is disrespectful or disruptive of the learning environment, there are a specific set of steps that Ralph Chandler teachers follow.
1st Offense: Teacher Warning
2nd Offense: Teacher Warning & Conference with Student
3rd Offense or more: Step in Behavior Matrix
Major Grades = 50% of grade - Tests and Projects
Minor Grades = 50% of grade - Quizzes, Classwork, Homework
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 or below = F
INC = Incomplete work
ABS = Absent (50%) and has 5 days to turn in for full credit
GFA = Grading Floor Applied (50%)- the student scored 49 or less
NHI = Not Handed In (50%) - student has 5 days to turn in for credit
EX = not factored (usually a lab that was missed due to an absence)
Late work (NHI) is accepted up to five days past the original due date for full credit. After the five days have passed it will no longer be accepted for credit and the grade will remain NHI - 50%
Students may retake/make test corrections to any major assessment for half credit on the missed questions. Students must work out the problem on paper, showing all their work and be prepared to explain what they did incorrectly the first time. Test corrections are due one week after the test score is released.
Students who are absent are responsible for making up missed assignments. All assignments are posted daily in Google Classroom and any paper assignments are available for students once they return to school. Students have five days from when they return to school to turn in their missed assignments.