 Sapphire Team 6th Grade
Mathematics Syllabus
2011-2012 Academic Year
Teachers: Claire Schwarzbach and Kate Preil
Room: 2100
Math help: Before and after school-times are posted on the board in the classroom
Text: Everyday Mathematics-The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project
- Student Reference Books may be left at home to assist with homework.
- Student Math Journal should be brought to class each day.
Other materials: Handouts from numerous sources including the Internet.
Class Objectives:
- Make mathematics fun, meaningful, and relevant.
- Provide a strong foundation in the National Council of Teaching of Mathematics and Performance Based Standards for the sixth grade.
- To have students do not just memorize facts and procedures; but for them to gain an understanding of mathematics and mathematical thinking.
- To integrate content and process in order for students to be able to function effectively in the world.
- To enable students to be able to communicate mathematically and have mathematical conversations on a regular basis.
- To strengthen student organizational skills.
- For students to be able to make connections to the real world and to what is important to them. This shows students the importance and relevance of math. When students are able to connect mathematical ideas inside and outside class they begin to see mathematics as a cohesive body of knowledge.
The curriculum is aligned with the Tri-State New England (TSNE) Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) for Mathematics grades 5-8, the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Standards 2000 and New Standards "Performance Standards", which have been adapted by the State of Rhode Island as follows:
Process Standards Mathematics as Connections
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Content Standards |
Teaching Approach and Expectations:
Daily
Students should come to class with the following:
-Pencil -Calculator
-EDM Student Journal -Math binder
-Completed homework -Open mind and a good attitude
Weekly
The following occur on a weekly basis
Problem solving activity given on Monday due on Friday
Quiz or test
Monthly
Math projects will be assigned monthly.
Grading
Grades are based on:
Tests Quizzes Projects Math Tasks
Completion of homework Problem solving assignments
Keys to Success as a Math Student
- Ask for help when needed. Math help is available before and after school. The days and times are posted on the board in the classroom. Please remember that there are no stupid questions.
- Homework and class work should be neat, done in pencil, with the student's name on the paper. Notebook entries should be dated and neatly written.
Topics to be covered during the school year
- Whole Numbers, Properties, and Place Value
- Decimals and Metric Units
- Multiplication of whole Numbers and Decimals
- Division: Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Data, Graphs, and Statistics
- Understanding Fractions and Customary Units
- Addition and Subtraction: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Multiplication and Division: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Geometry: Perimeter, Area and Volume
- Ratio, Proportion and Percent
- Using Percent
- Probability
- Integers
- Algebra
There are numerous resources on the world-wide-web that students can use at home and in class to enrich their mathematics experience. The following is a list of good math websites:
[Link]aplusmath.com [Link]eduplace.com/math/brain
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