1. Welcome
6th Grade Track 4
The Gnomes
Math
Mr. Adam Love
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2. Common Core State Standards
Mathematical Content Standards
The Standards aim for clarity and specificity, moving away from a curriculum that has been a “ mile wide and an inch deep”
The Standards encourage students to be learners that not only know HOW to do something but WHY they do something.

3. 6+ Math Curriculum Exponents and Order of Operations
Algebraic Expressions and Properties with Whole Numbers
Equations and Inequalities with Whole Numbers
LCM, GCF, and Operations with Fractions and Decimals
Integers and Rational Numbers on the Number Line
Coordinate Plane, Area, Perimeter, Circumference, Angle Relationships
Surface Area and Volume
Ratios, Rates, Measurement Conversions
Proportions and Percent.
Collect, Analyze, Display Data

4. Common Core Math 6+ is designed to serve students who:
6+ Math Curriculum
Common Core Math 6+ is designed to serve students who:
can work at an accelerated pace
demonstrate an ability to apply abstract thinking skills and can learn with few repetitions
exhibit self-discipline, motivation, and excellent work habits and can handle a heavier workload

5. Common Core 6 Math Curriculum
Exponents and Order of Operations
Algebraic Expressions and Properties with Whole Numbers
Equations and Inequalities
LCM/GCF
Integers and Rational Numbers on the Number Line
Coordinate Plane and Area
Multiplying/Dividing Fractions and Decimals
Surface Area and Volume
Percents, Ratios, Rates, Measurement Conversions
Collect, Analyze, Display Data

6. Homework
Homework is used as practice in order to reinforce daily lessons, as well as assist students on assessments.
Students will record the homework assignments for Math in their agendas and it is located on the Gnomes site as well as Mr. Love’s math site.
Students are expected to complete homework daily and work should be shown always.
Students will be given homework Monday through Friday and will consist of questions.
Homework is checked daily for accuracy and completion.

7. Formative and Summative Assessment
Formative Assessment
Is part of the instructional process. It provides me information needed to adjust teaching and learning while they are happening.
Summative Assessment
Summative assessments are an accountability measure that are used as part of the grading process.
Tests %
Quiz %
HW/Classwork 10%
Grade Scale A
B 92-85
C 84-77
D 76–70
F 69-0

8. Rework Policy 6 AND 6+
Any student who scores less than a 77% on a TEST or QUIZ may rework missed questions on that assessment to earn half credit back up to a 77%.
The rework will usually be done during working lunch OR SPARTAN TIME with a peer tutor.

9. Progress Reports and Powerschools
Progress reports will be sent home for all core classes at the halfway point in the quarter. Please make sure you sign them and return to school.
Powerschools allows access to your child’s grades anytime (click on grade to open up detailed grades).

10. Grade Sheet example Overall average for Q1
50% of grade-students can make corrections if below 77%
40% of grade
Summative
10% of grade

11. Technology Resources Governor’s Teacher Network – Action Research
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Acceptable Use Policy (Sign and Return Please)
Digital Citizenship Curriculum (
Class Dojo:
Mastery Connect
Mr. Love’s Math Site:
Classflow, Answer Garden, Kahoot, Schmoop, Powtoon, etc.

12. Communication 1.) My (best way to contact me) 2.) ClassDojo Messenger 3.) School website: ) Team website : ) Mr. Love’s Math site: