Introduction to 6Th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (Cont.)

Welcome to Ms. Johnson’s 6th Grade Math Class Course Syllabus 6th Grade Mathematics & Pre-AP Mathematics January 10, 2013- March 15, 2013

Instructor Contanika M. Johnson Office:231-5370 Room No: 20 :

Parent Parent conferences are held Phone: Call office Conference: onTuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday after school. Please contact the office at 205-231-5370 to schedule a conference. You MUST make an appointment for a conference.

Fax: 231-5426 Address: 517 Huffman Rd. B’ham, AL 35215

Email: [email protected] Website: http://bcs.schoolwires.net (click on Huffman Middle School) [email protected] Please view the following link below for posted homework assignments, project details, test dates, and school updates.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN MS. JOHNSON’S CLASSROOM?

My classroom will provide practical experience in mathematical skills that are a bridge to the real world of jobs and adult responsibilities. This goes beyond memorization into a world of reasoning and problem solving.

WHAT SHOULD THE STUDENTS BE DOING IN MS. JOHNSON’S CLASSROOM?

 Interacting with each other, as well as working independently, just as adults do at work.  Using textbooks as only one of many resources. Manipulative such as Introduction to 6th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (cont.)

blocks, counters, scales, and technology such as calculators, computers, and Smart board. Students will be learning how and when to use them.  Becoming aware of how mathematics is applied to real life problems, not just learning a series of isolated skills. And as in real life, complex problems are not solved quickly.  Realizing that many problems have more than one way to reach the answer. Students will be able to explain the variety of ways they reach their solution and why they make one strategy choice over another.  Working in groups to test solutions to problems. They are more than “listeners” and are highly involved.  Working in a physical setting that promotes teamwork and helps them challenge and defend possible solutions.  LEARNING AND HAVING FUN DOING IT!

TEXTBOOK:

Glencoe MATH (COMMON CORE EDITION) COURSE 1, VOLUME 1.

***ONLINE RESOURES:*** Students and parents can log on to: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com to connect to the student eBook online. The students will find the following resources available online:  Inquiry Labs: promote collaboration and critical thinking  Foldables: provide three-dimensional personalized graphic organizers.  Interactive Student Edition: provides students with note-taking support as they can write and record in their books.  Vocabulary: emphasis builds verbal skills as well as computational skills  Real-world applications: allow students to understand the everyday relevance of math.  21st Century Careers: highlight the math skills needed to ensure real- world success.  Online Personal Tutors & Animations: provide visual support of math concepts.  Engaging videos: show math in real-world situations.  Interactive resources: offer math practice and review in ways that relate to today’s digital natives.  Student Center: lets students and parents see messages and assignments from teacher.  Homework and Extra Practice: integrated in the interactive Student Edition provides easy review of step-by-step examples covered in class.  eHelp: provides solutions to selected exercises. Page 2 Introduction to 6th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (cont.)

DESCRIPTION:

The sixth-grade curriculum is designed to maximize student learning through the use of manipulative, social interaction, and technology. The curriculum assists students as they begin the transition of mathematical thought process from the concrete to the abstract. Opportunities are provided for students to gain a thorough understanding of decimals and fractions while integrating these number sense concepts into the other mathematical strands.

AMSTI:

Huffman Middle is an Alabama Math, Science, & Technology Initiative (AMSTI) School. We focus on The Five E’s Instructional Model:  Engage

 Explore

 Explain

 Extend

 Evaluate

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are expected to complete and turn in all group assignments, individual assignments, quizzes, vocabulary, homework, classwork and notebook and keep good notes. Students are expected to give more than a 100% in my class EVERYDAY.

SECOND SEMESTER OBJECTIVES:

Students will be able to:  Create and analyze bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.  Create and analyze box, line, and dot plots and histograms.  Classify and draw various angles using their measure.

Introduction to 6th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (cont.)

 Construct, using the appropriate tools, congruent segments, angles, and angle bisectors.  Determine the distance between two points on a scale drawing or map using proportional reasoning.  Recognize two and three-dimensional objects and their geometric differences.  Find the volume of rectangles prisms and the surface area of rectangles.  Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.  Evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

Students should bring the following items to class EVERYDAY:

 5-Subject spiral notebook (take notes)

 Composition notebook (math journal)

 Box of Colored pencils

 Red Plastic pocket folders with prongs (keep graded work in)

 Protractor

 Flex Ruler

 Four-Function calculator

 Graphing paper/notebook

 Loose leaf paper

 Pencils

 Highlighter

CLASSROOM RULES: To ensure success…

Students are to:  Obey the Student Code of Conduct approved and provided by the Birmingham Board of Education.  Come to class on time with all required materials listed in the supply list section.  Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.  Respect Huffman Middle School equipment, furnishing, and Textbooks.  No Gum, Food, Drink in class.  Respect yourself, classmates, and Teacher.  Do not get out of your sit unless you have permission.  Do not leave the classroom unless you have permission. Page 4 Introduction to 6th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (cont.)

 Do not use the computer unless you have permission.  MUST be in uniform according to Birmingham Public School uniform dress code.  Students are NOT allowed to use the classroom telephone.

CONDUCT GRADE:

Each student will begin with 100 points each nine weeks. Five points will be deducted each time a student breaks a rule, the points at the end of each nine weeks is the students conduct grade. CONDUCT GRADES ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE HONOR ROLL.

BATHROOM PRIVILEGES:

GO BEFORE OR AFTER CLASS!!! Students will have designated times where they are allowed to go to the bathroom; they will be encouraged to take advantage of them. Emergency situations will be up to the discretion of the teacher. Students will be expected to sign a log-in/log-out sheet if they are given permission to leave the classroom.

EVALUATION:

Students will be tested throughout the nine weeks on objectives done through the week and previous weeks. Tests may be verbal or written. Students will be given a practice test that resembles the actual test 3 to 4 days before the real test. Students will be able to use the practice test as a study guide to review objectives that they missed to prepare for the actual test.

2nd CHANCE (RETEST): Students that make below a 70 on chapter test will be able to retake the test minus 20 points to improve their grades. This means when the student takes the test the 2nd time the highest they can receive will be an “80”, which is a letter grade of “B”.

HOMEWORK:

Homework is given to reinforce what we have learned in class. Homework is counted as a part of your grade. Students are asked to get three telephone numbers of classmates. If student is absent it is his/her responsibility to call a classmate to get the assignment. Homework assignments will be listed on the school website once it is up and running. Also, there is a homework jar located in the classroom. If students have problems with a particular homework problem, they put that problem in the jar, and we will go over it as a class before the daily lesson.

NO ZERO POLICY: Instead of receiving a zero for missed assignments, students will receive an “X” for incomplete. They will have until the week before progress reports to complete assignment. And assignments after progress reports they will have a week before report cards go out to complete assignments. If these assignments are not made up before mid-point of the grading period and before the end of the grading period the students “X” will turn to a “zero”.

PROGRESS REPORTS:

Progress Reports will be sent home to inform parents where their child is standing at the mid-point of the nine weeks. Here at Huffman Middle comprehensive progress reports go home every two weeks. Please review to see your child progress in each of his/her class. Also, review to see any missing assignments that need to be made up. Please do no hesitate to make an appointment to discuss ways we can improve your child's learning ability if your child is making a failing grade.

Dates to expect mid-point progress reports are: February 9, 2013 & April 29, 2013.

REPORT CARDS:

Parents can expect report cards on: January 17, 2013, April 1, 2013, & May 24, 2013

PARENT CONFERENCES: Parent conferences are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Please contact the office at 205-231-5370 to schedule a conference. You MUST make an appointment for a conference. If you are unable to make your scheduled conference please call to cancel and reschedule.

GRADING POLICY: Categories Percentages Test/Projects 40% Classwork/Class Participation 30% Homework 20% Quizzes 10% ______Total 100% A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79%% D= 60-69% F= 0-59%

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Students will have to know certain vocabulary words to understand the objectives that will be taught. They will be required to learn the definition of these words for future references. Students will be tested on vocabulary words given during the week through crossword puzzles or matching.

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

Students will have special projects throughout the nine weeks. These instructions will be sent home to parents to work with your child. STI: This is a program where parents can go online daily to see their child’s grades for each class. Please view at least 3 times a week. If further information is needed, please feel free to contact the school office.

TUTORING: It is our desire for each child to learn, but sometimes students have not mastered the basic skills they need to do higher math and may need extra help when the classroom is not enough. Please have a talk with your child to find out if they need the extra help. I will offer tutoring when needed. ARMT +: These Tests are scheduled for April 8-19, 2013. Please make sure your child has a good breakfast, (2) No. 2 Pencils, and motivate your child to do his/her best. ARMT+ PRACTICE TEST Practice Test #3: January 23, 2013 Practice Test #4: February 20, 2013

Introduction to 6th Grade Mathematics Intro to 6th Grade Math Scheduled Course Objectives for January 10, 2013 – March 15, 2013.

 Area of Rectangles  Area of Parallelograms  Area of Trapezoid  Changes in Dimension  Polygons of the Coordinate Plane  Area of Composite Figures  Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Rectangles  Mean  Measure of Central Tendency  Mean Absolute Deviation  Appropriate Measures  Line Plots  Histograms  Box Plots  Shape of Data Distributions  Interpret Line Graphs  Select an Appropriate Display  Angles  Using Angles Measures  Scale Drawing and Models  Numeric & Geometric Patterns  Two-Dimensional Figures  Three-Dimensional Figures  Theoretical Probability  Probability of a Simple Event Page 8 Introduction to 6th Grade Math & Pre-AP Math Course Syllabus (cont.)

 Volume of Rectangular Prisms  Volume of Triangular Prisms  Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms  Surface Area of Triangular & Pyramids

Introduction to 6th Grade Pre-Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Intro to 6th Grade Pre-AP Math Scheduled Course Objectives January 10, 2013 – March 15, 2013 The students in this class lesson will be on a more advance level.  Area of Rectangles  Area of Parallelograms  Area of Trapezoid  Changes in Dimension  Polygons of the Coordinate Plane  Area of Composite Figures  Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Rectangles  Mean  Measure of Central Tendency  Mean Absolute Deviation  Appropriate Measures  Line Plots  Histograms  Box Plots  Shape of Data Distributions  Interpret Line Graphs  Select an Appropriate Display  Angles  Using Angles Measures  Scale Drawing and Models  Numeric & Geometric Patterns  Two-Dimensional Figures  Three-Dimensional Figures

 Theoretical Probability  Probability of a Simple Event  Volume of Rectangular Prisms  Volume of Triangular Prisms  Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms  Surface Area of Triangular & Pyramids

6th Grade Mathematics Contanika M. Johnson, Educator

Second Nine Weeks Syllabus: January 10, 2013 – March 15, 2013

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