6th Grade Parent Orientation Math & Science 6th Grade Parent Orientation

Math 7 at La Paz Common Core Math Deeper understanding of mathematical concepts (the “why” behind the “steps” & the “interconnection” of concepts) No longer teach the “rules” but rather have students discover patterns and rules through various activities

Math 7 at La Paz Project-based performance tasks (and traditional assessments) Ratio/Proportion Examples Students determine best deal using catalogs and menus Super Size Me and Comic Dilation projects

Math 7 at La Paz Technology Online textbook with video tutorials and mini assessments Socrative.com (real time practice results) Kahoot.com

Science 7 at La Paz Next Generation Science Standards Increased focus on inquiry & performance tasks (Do labs & explain results using scientific and academic vocabulary) Like scientists, students read informational text, and produce writing that provides evidence to support their claims.

Science 7 at La Paz Animal Project and San Diego Zoo Trip Labs: Cell Size, Flower Dissection, Microscope Understanding their world: photosynthesis in action, changes in organisms due to environment, positive/negative human impact

Honors at La Paz Specific Honors course titles on report cards and transcripts Invitation based on 6th grade teacher rec. (and district math test given in 6th grade classroom) 1, 2, 3 or 4 Honors courses

District Math Sequence Math 7 to Math 8 (Math 7 & 8 Standards) Math 7 Honors to Algebra 1 3 years of Math in 2 years Math 7, Math 8 and Algebra 1 Standards

Science 7 Honors Student may also “try out” for honors at the beginning of the school year. Differentiated classroom with each unit having alternative activities/assignments for Honors students

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