Miss Christina Sayegh Grade 6 St. Martin de Porres School

Student Expectations Respect Responsibility Independence Self-confidence Teamwork Our goal for the 2015 – 2016 school year is to have all students begin to take ownership of their own work and understand their responsibilities in the classroom community.

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Grading Summative Assessments (45%) Quizzes (25%) Classwork/Participation (20%) Homework (10%)

Honor Roll Principal’s – Overall average of 95+ with no grade lower than a 90 and no grade lower than a B. Scholars – Overall average of 90+ with no grade lower than a 85 and no grade lower than a B. High Achievers – Overall average of 80+ with no grade lower than a 80 and no grade lower than a B. Please note It is very important for students to be on time for school. 2 “Lates” = No Honor Roll Handwriting must be a B or better

10:30 – 11:30 Monday – Friday

Mathematics Textbooks and Resources In addition to the textbook and modules, students will be keeping an Interactive Math Notebook to complete various activities. Glencoe Math Volume 3 EngageNY Common Core Modules

Interactive Math Notebooks Provides students with hands on activities that align with the curriculum Students will keep a separate notebook for these activities The Interactive Math Notebook will serve as a portfolio of student work throughout the school year

Topic 1 – Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation Expand student knowledge to include operations with numbers in integer exponents. Transforming expressions. Make conjectures about how zero and negative exponents of a number should be defined and prove the properties of integer exponents. Three Laws of Exponents

Topic 2 – The Concept of Congruence Translations Reflections Rotations Using these transformations to define the concept of congruence.

Topic 3 - Similarity Dilations and similarity Pythagorean Theorem and a proof of this formula

Topic 4 – Linear Equations Make connections between unit rates and proportional relationships to linear equations and their graphs. Solve equations in one variable and then in two variables.

Topic 5 – Examples of Functions from Geometry Concept of a function Graphs of functions Compare two functions represented in different ways Examine the average rate of change Volume formulas for cones, cylinders, and spheres

Topic 6 – Linear Functions Bivariate data (two variables) Further development of student understanding of a function Graphing functions

Topic 7 – Introduction to Irrational Numbers Using Geometry Using Pythagorean Theorem and right triangles to learn about square roots and irrational numbers in general

Requirements and Other Information Students are expected to come to class prepared with all the necessary materials including the iPad, textbook, notebook, and supplies. ALL Math is to be completed in PENCIL. ALL Math is to be NEAT. Always show your work. “Answers Only” is unacceptable for homework, tests, and quizzes. The Interactive Math Notebook is to be kept separate from the regular Math notebook.

Requirements and Other Information Unannounced quizzes are given. Math Maintenance is given 4 times a week. Vocabulary is an integral part of Math! Tests are given throughout each topic and will include an overall topic test. There will be 5 or more tests per quarter. When tests are returned, they are to be brought home, signed, and returned the next day.

Important Dates Interim Assessments Week of October 19 Week of January 25 Midterm Exams Begin on January 12 NYS Exams Math Exam – April 13 and 14 Finals June

Homework Assigned every night Given in class and is to be copied into planner Must be submitted by the requested date and time

Homework For Students: For Parents: Find a quiet place to work. Be sure to have no distractions (TV, music, texting, social media) Have a positive attitude and try your best! Become involved in your child’s education Designate a specific time and quiet area for homework to be completed Don’t “DO” their HW for them, but please look over the quality of the work that is being handed in

Math Bonus Time I will be having Math “Bonus” time for Math 8 once a week. I have not yet decided which day but I will let you know soon.

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