6 th Grade Accelerated Pre-Algebra Dawn RiceAdam Controy Room 207 Room

 Pre-Algebra Philosophy  Course overview  Organization  Grading  Projects  Middle School Options  Self advocacy What is more important… process or product? 2

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 Variables, Expressions, Rational Numbers  Solving Equations  Ratio, Proportions, Probability  Geometry  Area and Volume  Data Analysis  Percent  Factor, Fractions, Exponents  Rational Numbers  Probability Course Overview

 Math notebook  Folder for tests and practice paper  6 lbs. McDougal Littell Pre-Algebra  Calculators Organization 7

 Progress Reporting Document  Exceeding, Meeting, Approaching, Limited  Percentage of tests, quizzes and projects attached to the comments  Tests and Projects  Quizzes  Homework Grading

 Stock Market Challenge  Data Analysis  Technology study of Excel  Organize, make predictions, and evaluateeffectiveness Projects

 Mathematician/Scientist Research  Group research  Media and oral presentation  Graded using 6 th grade assessment rubrics  M.C. Escher  Study of mathematical applications in Escher’s Art  Geometry study of stellated hedrons

Middle School Assuming your child does well in pre-algebra this year, there are two options for 7 th grade accelerated math students. The requirements for both are listed below. Students who do not earn at least a 70% in Pre-algebra this year will have to attend summer school to meet the requirements or repeat Pre-algebra in 7 th grade. To be placed into 7 th grade Accelerated Algebra 1, the following criteria will be used: 6th grade Pre-Algebra Final Course Grade, A- (90%) or better Teacher Recommendation To be placed into Introduction to Algebra, the following criteria will be used: 6th grade Pre-Algebra Final Course Grade, C- (70%) or better Teacher Recommendation

.25 * (% MP1)+.25* (%MP2) +.5 * (% (MP3+MP4)) = Final Grade

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