Mr. Morris’ Virtual Learning Syllabus

smorris@psdschools.org

Overview: Welcome! It is a pleasure to have you in my classroom as we kick off the school year virtually. The 6th Grade Standards will be taught through interactive, teacher-built video lessons, Google Classroom, Big Ideas Math, Google Meets collaboration and group work.

Keys to succeed include teacher/student communication, hard work, and a positive

mindset. I will work hard to make this year as engaging and interactive as possible to promote mathematical growth and confidence. I look forward to a great school year and cannot wait to meet you all!

Platforms of Technology:

-Google Classroom - This is where you will find all your assignments, announcements, feedback on work, etc.

-Big Ideas Math - You will have assignments located here and this is where you will find your online textbook for the class.

-Microsoft Outlook Email - This is where you will find all your emails from teachers, students, etc. Check it everyday!

-Synergy - This is where you can locate all of your grades for the class.

Daily Schedule: Monday through Thursday

Period 1 8:30 - 9:50

Period 2 10:00 - 11:20

Break 11:20 - 12:00

Period 3 12:00 - 1:20

Period 4 1:30 - 2:50


Friday - Office Hours from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Send me an email to set up a conference on Fridays. Please schedule a time if you have any questions about technology, where to find assignments, misunderstanding of certain math concepts, etc.

Standards Based Grading on a 0-4 rubric:

0 = missing mostly incomplete (No evidence of understanding of the material)

1 = not proficient (Evidence shows no understanding of the material)

2 = partially proficient (Evidence shows some understanding of the material)

3 = Proficient (Evidence shows almost full understanding of of the material)

4 = Advanced (Evidence shows complete understanding and can apple outside)

Grades

Summative (70%) - Tasks that are designed to assess your mastery skill level on a standard. This includes tests.

Formative (29%) - Tasks that are meant to help you learn or practice knowledge or skills. This includes quizzes, activities, projects, and some other assessments.

Work Habits (1%) - Tasks that assess how hard you work in class. This includes homework practice, being present to class, being prepared for class, etc.

Attendance

  • As of now, attendance will be taken every day at the beginning of each period. You must be the video call when class starts with camera on and mic off to be accounted for.

  • If you are late to the meeting, you will be counted as tardy.

  • If you do not show up during the meeting, you will be marked absent.

Virtual Expectations

  • Students are expected to be on Google Meets 2-5 minutes before the meeting begins so we can utilize time.

  • When meeting virtually, students must be dressed appropriately, in a quiet place, in a seated position.

  • When joining the video meetings, students' cameras must be turned ON and mics must be MUTED.

    • Students' microphones must remain off unless instructed otherwise or when they use the “hand” icon on MEETS to raise their hand and wait their turn to be called on.

  • Students must be prepared to learn with all of their notes, questions, and notebooks.

  • Students must be kind to everyone or there will be consequences for their actions.

  • Finally, students are not allowed to use the chat function unless instructed otherwise.

    • Any violations of these expectations will result in removal from the meeting and a parent email/call home. If it continues students will be required to have a parent present for their next meeting.

Classroom Expectations

  • Respect each other - There will be no name calling or disrespect of each other when they are talking.

  • Be attentive and in the moment when we are together on the video.

    • Not on your phone, talking to others in the household, on other tabs on your computer, etc.

· Be prepared to discuss and collaborate mathematics with classmates.

· When raising your hand, do not turn on the mic until called on.

· Do not use the chat function in the Video unless otherwise instructed.

· Give respectful and appropriate feedback to each other


Topics for 6th grade math:

· Unit #1: Numerical Expressions and Factors

· · Unit #2: Fractions and Decimals

· · Unit #3: Algebraic Expressions and Properties

· · Unit #4: Areas of Polygons

· · Unit #5: Ratios and Rates

· · Unit #6: Integers and the Coordinate Plane

· · Unit #7: Equations and Inequalitie

· · Unit #8: Surface Area and Volume

· · Unit #9: Statistical Measures