Mathematics - 6A
Mrs. Duhra
Phone: 916-596-6422 Email: aduhra@sacvalleycharter.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 6th grade math course focuses on the following big ideas/units:
The Number System,
Ratios and Proportional Relationships,
Expressions and Equations,
Geometry,
Statistics and Probability.
Mistakes provide
great opportunities to learn.
Math is all about making sense and creativity.
We learn by making mistakes.
We learn by asking questions and every question is important.
If we do not try, we will not learn.
Understanding the concept is more important than finishing a problem.
Math is about making connections.
Useful sites for students
I will be mainly using Think Central to assign work to students and Google Classroom for posting announcements.
Contact Ms. Duhra
Call
Call the office and ask for my extension.
(916)-596-6434
Assignments
To check your assignments:
Watch the video to the right or follow the directions below! ➡
Log on to google classroom
Click the "classwork" tab at the top of the page.
On the left hand side of the screen, select our current unit (or whichever unit is at the top of the page).
Select the most recent assignment (at the top). An assignment will be posted daily.
To turn in work:
Complete the work that is attached to your google classroom assignment.
Click the "turn in" button when you are finished!
To get to our zoom meeting:
A link will be posted for all the Zoom meetings. Click on that link 3 minutes before the scheduled meeting time.
Useful Websites
Grading 📝
Mathematics is now being assessed with standards based grading. At a glance this means:
All “grades” will be earned through assessments (these can be projects, quizzes, or tests)
Each assessment will now specifically focus on one or two content standards.
On assessments you will receive a score of 1-4, rather than A-F.
1 : Does not meet grade level standards
2: Partially meets grade level standards
3: Meets grade level standards
4: Exceeds grade level standards
You will have multiple opportunities to prove that you are meeting particular standards.
You will be able to “redo” major assessments.
Redo Policy
In this class you will have mostly quizzes and Tests for each chapter/unit.
Homeworking is your learning assessment.
Quizzes will have no retake. (this will be your first assessment of the standard. )
Test will be considered your final assessment. (This is your retake of the quizzes) So please make sure you are studying from your homework and quiz mistakes for the test.
If needed students can redo a standard test if needed. (This will be on individual basses, if requested or needed)
About Mrs. Duhra
My name is Apparjit Kaur Duhra. This will be my fifth-year teaching Middle School Math at Sacramento Valley Charter School, and I am extremely excited for this school year. Math has always been my passion, ever since I was young, and I started my teaching career in mathematics a little over six years ago. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University of Northridge. I worked as a Communications engineer for the City of Los Angeles for 10 years before I decided to stay home with my two daughters. My interest in teaching began when I started volunteering at my kids' schools and enjoyed working with children. I then went on to earn my teaching credentials in Mathematics from the National University. I believe it is very important to give quality time to our children for their success in the future. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music and participating in cultural and outdoor activities.