1. Welcome to MAMS Back to School Night Mrs. Hynes 6th Grade Math
arsd.k12.nj.us

2. 6th Grade Math Curriculum
The Number System
Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide numbers using the standard algorithm
GCF/LCM
Division of fractions
Integers and Rational Numbers
Coordinate Plane
Ratios and Rates
Ratios and Unit Rates
Percents
Rational Numbers and Equations
Evaluate expressions, equations, and inequalities
Relationships with variables
Numerical Properties
Geometry
Area/Volume
3-D figures
Statistics

3. Math Practice Standards
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Model with mathematics
Use appropriate tools strategically
Attend to precision
Look for and make use of structure
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

4. Grading Policy 15% Homework & Classwork 35% Quizzes 50% Tests
*All grades will be listed on the parent portal in a timely fashion.

5. Homework Policy
Assigned most days to review and reinforce concepts learned in class
Please check your child’s agenda each night
If absent, homework must be made up in as many days as absent
No late homework accepted as we review it in class the next day

6. Time Management Time management is a challenge for middle-schoolers
We will work on the following this year:
Assignments to be turned in on time
No extra time given on tests/quizzes
Classwork completed within given time constraints

7. Extra Credit Extra credit is given only in the following 2 ways:
Bonus questions on tests (Extra credit will only be given if the student answers ALL questions on the test)
Extra credit activities occasionally given to the ENTIRE class
**In order to receive extra credit in my math class, a student must do ALL work that is required first.**

8. Class Expectations and the Husky Creed
Be Ready to Learn
Have all necessary supplies, including HW, agenda and a pencil
Begin Do-Now and write HW in agenda for the day
Stay focused and on task
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Take ownership for learning
Use time and resources wisely

9. My Webpage http://www.marsd.org//Domain/414
Contact Information
Policies
Links/Resources

10. Textbook Big Ideas Math – 2014 Course 1 Green Edition
Student name and Password
created by students
Interactive games for reinforcement
References
*Textbook

11. Google Classrooms https://classroom.google.com
Post homework and Problems of the Week (POWs)
Post Test/quiz dates and upcoming projects
Ask questions to teacher and peers
Post/turn in assignments

12. We are a TEAM. Let’s work together to make the school year a success.
Thank you for Taking the Time to Come and Support your Children and Their Education!
We are a TEAM. Let’s work together to make the school year a success.