Learning Targets 2008-09

6th Grade Math Course 1 Expectations

First Nine Weeks

Contact Information

            Joanna Henry                                        Melinda Easterling

            joannah@wcs.edu                                 melindae@wcs.edu

            615-472-4430 ext. 4908                          615-472-4430 ext. 4904 

Materials/Supplies

      ü  3-prong pocket folder
     
ü  Pencil
     
ü  Red pen
     
ü  Notebook paper
     
ü  Composition book

 

Weights for Categories

            40% - Numbers and Operations

            25% - Decimals

            25% - Fractions

            10% - Responsibility

 

Rules/Procedures/Expectations

Ø  Keep all homework, notes, tests, quizzes, etc. in math folder

Ø  Write assignments in agenda daily

Ø  All Entry Activities should be dated and completed in composition notebook

Ø  1 point will be deducted from Responsibility grade for not bringing materials to class

Ø  2 points will be deducted from Responsibility grade for work turned in late

Ø  Students get one day to turn in missing assignments for every day they are absent before assignment will be marked late and responsibility points deducted

Ø  A student can redo any assignment/test on which he/she receives a low grade

 

                                  

Learning Targets – 1st Nine Weeks – Course 1 Math

Henry and Easterling

Students’ first nine week grades will be based on evidence they can do the following:

 

         A.  Numbers and Operations


1)     Compare and order whole numbers

2)     Estimate solutions with whole numbers

3)     Define, expand, and simplify exponents

4)     Evaluate equations using order of operations

5)     Use commutative, associative, and distributive properties

6)     Analyze and complete patterns

7)     Solve number sentences

8)     Translate between words and math

9)     Solve equations

 

  1. Decimals

10)  Recognize place value with decimals

11)  Compare and order decimals

12)  Read a number line

13)  Estimate with decimals

14)  Add and subtract decimals

15)  Multiply decimals

16)  Divide whole numbers

17)  Divide decimals

 

 

  1. Fractions

18)  Use divisibility rules

19)  Break down numbers into prime factors

20)Find the greatest common factor of 2 numbers

21)  Simplify fractions

22)Identify equivalent fractions

     23)Find least common multiple of 2 numbers

 

  1. Responsibility

     24)Turn all assignments in on time

     25)Arrive to class on time

     26)Bring all necessary materials to class

 

Vocabulary

ü  Algebraic expressions

ü  Equation

ü  Evaluate

ü  Order of operations

ü  Simplify

ü  Prime

ü  Composite

ü  Associative Law

ü  Commutative Law

ü  Distributive Law