Go Math 6

Mrs. Cruz &

Mrs. Kendrick

Daily Required Materials

1. Composition book for notes, homework, and applications (No loose-leaf paper)
2. Pencils ONLY!
3. Textbook - must be left in to class EVERYDAY! You will have access to the ONLINE version at
HOME!
4. Calculator -there will be calculators available for in class use only, and only for some

Grading Procedures - Quarter grade is determined as follows:
1. Tests 50%
2. Mastery Checks 30%
3. Class work 20%
4. Semester Exams (cumulative) 20%

Objective: In Grade 6, students will learn four basic skills: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number
multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding
of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes
negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and (4) developing
understanding of statistical thinking. This course may be the most common entry-level course for students who
have had a rich and varied elementary level mathematics program. It expands upon basic algebraic concepts
previously acquired and integrates those principles with everyday life. The processes of problem solving,
reasoning, communication and making connections are emphasized.

Classroom Format: This class will not look like your typical math class. The student will be at the center of
the learning instead of the teacher. Students will progress through this course as he/she masters each standard
and demonstrates this mastery to the teacher at an 80% proficiency level. Students will not progress at the same
rate. If a student does not show mastery, he/she will work with the classroom teacher to gain a better
understanding of the skill/concept until it is mastered. Internet access in the home would be ideal, but not
required.


Classroom Procedures: http://mathclms.weebly.com
1. Students will take notes over each lesson on their own time. Students can watch videos at home or
during seminar via the Math website we have developed.
2. Students must take notes over each lesson in their composition book and show this to their classroom
teacher. The notes will be submitted to the teacher along with the completed practice problems.
3. If a student has not watched the video, he/she will be required to watch it in class.
4. Students must use pencil to do their math assignments.
5. Practice problems will be assigned from the text book.
6. All work must be shown, including writing each question.
7. Upon completion of the practice problems, students may attempt the mastery check of the current
section.
8. Before progressing onto the next skill in the unit, students must show 80% proficiency. If he/she scores
below an 80% on the mastery check, he/she will have to meet with the teacher to determine other
strategies to gain understanding of the current skill.