Curriculum Night 6th Grade Math

Course Syllabus-Math These were given to all students the first week of school. If you do not have one, or if it has been lost, you can access it on my web page. http://www.lpsfrisco.com/cms/lib/TX01001800/Centricity/Domain/169/6thGradeCourseSyllabus.pdf

Grade Breakdown-Math ClassAssignments/ Homework/Warm-up: 35% Tests: 30% Quizzes: 20% Participation/Leadership/Conduct: 15% This is how grades will be calculated.

Target Math bell ringer/warm up Covers all 6th grade math TEKS (Texas Essential Skills and Knowledge) https://digital.lonestarlearning.com/software/DTX14/6plus.php Target Math

Our Curriculum We will use the Carnegie Learning curriculum. Students bring textbook home every day. The book contains their notes to help with homework.

Homework Students access homework on the Carnegie Learning Website http://resources.carnegielearning.com/account/login/ Print at home Assignment vs. Skills Practice Homework may be posted to Google Classroom along with other tips and tricks Each student has a Khan Academy account to practice and work ahead to be prepared for new lesson

Think Through Math TTM: online program used for TEKS skills practice IT is setting students up in system now Weekly competition/ incentives for most progress etc. https://login.thinkthroughmath.com/accounts/sign_in

Conduct and Behavior Students are expected to: Be respectful Be responsible Be proactive Be productive Be prepared We will follow the procedures outlined by the LPS Student Code of Conduct. You can find this document on our homepage. http://www.lpsfrisco.com/cms/lib/TX01001800/Centricity/Domain/4/2016-2017LPSParentStudentHandbook.pdf

Website Updates I have a calendar and important events coming up on our LPS Website. http://www.lpsfrisco.com/Page/1078 “Anchors Away” on home page. Weekly 6th grade updates http://www.lpsfrisco.com/domain/169

Questions? Please email me any time! cmaclennan@lpsfrisco.com I will reply within one school day.