Syllabus

Math 6th Grade- Ms. Tatum

Welcome to 6th Grade Math. Throughout the year we will build a mathematical foundation that will make connections among mathematical concepts, across disciplines and into everyday experiences. Moreover, this course will help prepare you for other mathematics courses you will take in middle school. If you bring to class your curiosity and your willingness to work hard, then I promise this mathematical journey will reward all you put into it

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All communication from me will be through the Remind app. You will need to text 81010 with the message @tatum6math in the messaging area. It will send you a reply asking for your name. Reply with name. When you do this you will receive updates about what we are doing in class for the week, nightly homework and reminders of when we will be having tests. This is not a group text, but a way for me to mass communicate with all my parents and students. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPLY TO TEXTS, to talk to me you will have to send me a private chat message in the app.

Supplies

· Sharpened pencils (all homework will be done in pencil)

· Red pen for grading

· Loose-leaf notebook paper for homework

· Clorox Wipes

· Composition Book(s) for notes

· Graphing paper

· 1 box of tissue

· 1 box colored pencils

· 1 box markers


Course Content

Number Patterns and Functions, Statistics and Graphs, Decimals, Fractions, Ratios Proportions and Functions, Percent and Probability, Systems of Measurement, Angles and Polygons, Perimeter, Area and Volume, Integers and Transformations, Properties and Equations,

Course Policies

Absences/Make-up Work: When you return from an absence, you are responsible for the following:

· Turning in any homework/make-up work that was due the day(s) of your absence. According to the school policy, you have as many days as you were absent to turn in missed assignments, however, you should turn in at least one make-up assignment as well as the current assignment each day until you are caught up

· Getting the homework assignments(s) you missed and updating your class notes spiral. Work will be posted on agenda in class and will be sent out to you on REMIND.

· Talking with the teacher and setting up a day after school the next week to make-up a TEST.

Homework Policy

· Homework will be assigned almost every school day in order to allow you to explore and practice what you are learning. Homework is the “key” to your success.

· Homework will be due the following school day at the beginning of the period unless otherwise specified.

· Review your note spiral and textbook discussion and examples prior to beginning your homework.

· Show all calculations and work. I give credit for the mathematical process and answer.

· When you get confused about a problem, solve it as far as you can, then ask for help during Q & A at the beginning of the hour the next day

· Unless you are absent, you will not be able to make-up or have an extension on work unless the opportunity is given to all students.

Grading Policy

All parents have access to their student’s current grades on PowerSchool. If you lost your login information, come to Edison and the office will give you your User Name and Password. Grades will be posted approximately 1 week after they are turned in.

Grading Scale: A=100-90; B=89-80; C=79-70; D=69-60; F=59 and below.

There will be a 1st Semester grade and a 2nd Semester grade.

Types of Assessments: Tests or quizzes given every week. Quick Checks Daily. Class projects given periodically (Students will be notified in advance of when these are due)

HOMEWORK, HOMEWORK, HOMEWORK is the key to success. Please help your student get organized.

Course Procedures

Heading your paper: a heading should be in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

· First and Last Name

· DATE

· Period Number

· Assignment (exp: pg 74 1-15)

Class Notebook: You will be required to keep a spiral notebook containing bell work, vocabulary, explanations, and examples given in class, investigations, and a journal. Write the heading given in class and draw a box around the heading for that days work. For each day start a new page.

Conference: Call one of the 6th grade counselor, and set up a conference. Phone: 918-746-8500

You can contact me via email at tatumke@tulsaschools.org

Backpack Policy: No backpacks in the classroom, string backpacks only in classes. Backpacks must remain in lockers during school day.