Mathematics

Grade Level: 6
2016-2017
Teacher name: Mrs. Ashley Collins
Email: acollins@lincoln.ed.cr

Course Description
Overview of course
Sixth grade math focuses on reviewing all of the skills learned in the previous years of
mathematics while learning new concepts and skills in order to meet the national and Lincoln
School requirements. Students must be prepared to transition to more advanced math topics
such as algebra and geometry while enhancing their basic arithmetic knowledge. Students will
also learn the necessary tools to approach word problems and activate critical thinking skills
which will engage students in decision-making and thinking logically.
Methods of instruction
Cooperative Learning
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Homework/Independent Practice
Technology
Small Group Instruction
Accountable Talk
Higher Level Thinking/Questioning
Constructive Feedback/Motivational Techniques
Direct-teaching and note-taking
Formal and informal assessment

Course Goals
By the end of the course, the student will be expected to

Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions
by fractions.
Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.
Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.
Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between independent and dependent
variables.
Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
Develop understanding of statistical variability.
Summarize and describe distributions.

Content

Whole Numbers and Decimals

Data and Graphs
Algebra: Patterns and Variables
Number Theory and Fractions
Ratios, Proportions and Percents
Tools of Geometry
Exploring Probability
Geometry and Measurement
Algebra: Integers, Equations and Inequalities

Classroom Expectations

Use polite language with classmates and teachers

Be positive and encourage others
Be respectful of yourself and classmates
Be responsible by bringing materials and completing assignments
Be patient with yourself and others
Ask classmates or teacher for help when needed
Ask before using other students materials

Assessment
Grading Policy by Quarter
50% Summative - Test, Projects, Investigations
50% Formative - Quizzes, classwork, homework

Resources

Discovery Education Techbook,

Mathematics 7

Technology needed to start the

year
-Outlook & One Drive
-IMovie
-Educreations

Materials Needed

100 page notebook (1 per

semester)
Ruler
Pencils- 12-pack
Colored pencils
1 Red Pen
Plastic protractor