Contact Information:
Zandria Hicks
Email address: zhicks@sdnc.org
Phone number: (803)-321-2640 EXT: 16606
Planning Times: 1:40pm- 2:40pm
Math Syllabus:
I. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course covers all South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics for Grade 6.
II. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
State Adopted/Course Textbook(s): Curriculum Associates, LLC (2024); i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Grade 6
Supplemental Materials: Curriculum Associates, LLC (2024); i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Grade 6 classroom resources
Other Required Materials:
III. GOALS/OBJECTIVES
The standards for middle school continue the work started in elementary grades in these four strands: Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning (DPSR); Measurement, Geometry, Spatial Reasoning (MGSR); Numerical Reasoning (NR); and Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning (PAFR). Woven throughout all four strands are concepts building on students’ understanding of problem solving to provide context to the problems they are solving, which will foster critical thinking and collaboration skills.
In DPSR, sixth graders will analyze data sets to identify their statistical elements. They will create graphs and plots to represent data sets, along with interpreting measures of center and spread for those data sets. They will be introduced to probability with simple and complementary events and learn that probabilities can be written as a fraction, decimal, or percent.
In MGSR, sixth graders will use the characteristics of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes learned in earlier grades to help them calculate area, surface area, and volume using models, nets, and formulas. Students will use angle measures to find and identify complementary or supplementary angles, along with exploring angles using a protractor. They will be introduced to all four quadrants of the coordinate plane and begin plotting and graphing ordered pairs in all four quadrants, to include graphing lines and polygons.
In NR, sixth graders will utilize multiple representations of real numbers to translate, simplify, and solve problems using mathematical and real-world applications. Students will use their prior knowledge of whole numbers to expand into operations with integers and positive rational numbers. They will deepen their understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages through ordering, sorting, and finding absolute value. The emphasis will be on understanding negative numbers.
In PAFR, sixth graders will expand their understanding of algebraic concepts, being introduced to functions. They will learn the correct terminology related to algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities, along with distinguishing between expressions and equations, and equations and inequalities. One-step simple equations and inequalities will be used to solve a variety of problems using positive rational numbers. Students will also be introduced to ratios and rates, and how to use them in real-world situations.
IV. UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Decimals and Fractions: Base-Ten Operations, Division with Fractions*
Unit 2 Part 1: Expressions, Equations, and Exponents*
Unit 2 Part 2: Area, Surface Area, and Volume
Unit 3: Ratio Reasoning: Ratio Concepts and Equivalent Ratios
Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning: Unit Rates and Percent
Unit 5: Algebraic Thinking: Equivalent Expressions and Equations with Variables
Unit 6: Positive and Negative Numbers: Absolute Value, Inequalities, and the Coordinate Plane*
Unit 7: Statistical Thinking: Data Distributions and Measures of Center and Variability
*non-calculator
V. ASSESSMENTS
All common unit assessments will count as a major grade and cannot be retaken.
VI. GRADING
The grading scale is as follows:
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
D (60-69)
F (59-below)
Grades will be classified into three categories:
Major (50%)
Minor (40%)
Daily/Homework Effort (10%)
VII. HOMEWORK
Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for assessing the student’s understanding of the classroom. Students are expected to practice their math skills in the classroom. Students are expected to study their notes 15 minutes every night. Failure to complete work within 5 days will affect the students’ grades.
VIII. RULES AND PROCEDURES
When students are absent they will have 5 days upon return to school to turn in missing assignments to receive full credit. I will accept work after the 5 days but 10 points will be debuted for late assignments.
IX. MAKE-UP WORK PROCEDURES
I can be reached by phone or email.
Homeroom 7:45-7:55
Enrichment 8:00-8:30
Core 1 8:34 - 9:34
Core 2 9:38 - 10:38
Core 3 10:42 - 11:42
Lunch 11:46 - 12:16
Core 4 12:20 - 1:20
Related Arts 1 1:24 - 2:09
Related Arts 2 2:13 - 3:15