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Woods 6th Grade Math Syllabus PDF

This document provides information about a 6th grade mathematics course taught by Ms. Dana Woods at Champion Theme Middle School. The course will cover both 6th grade and accelerated 7th grade mathematics content. Key topics to be covered include the number system, ratios, expressions, equations, inequalities, area, volume, statistics, and rational numbers. Students will use the textbook Carnegie Learning: Middle School Math Solution Course 1. Grades will be calculated based on assessments, classwork, quizzes, tests, and projects. The syllabus outlines expectations for academic integrity, homework, make-up work, classroom behavior, and materials. Parents are asked to support their child's success by ensuring homework is completed and communicating any questions or

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Woods 6th Grade Math Syllabus PDF

This document provides information about a 6th grade mathematics course taught by Ms. Dana Woods at Champion Theme Middle School. The course will cover both 6th grade and accelerated 7th grade mathematics content. Key topics to be covered include the number system, ratios, expressions, equations, inequalities, area, volume, statistics, and rational numbers. Students will use the textbook Carnegie Learning: Middle School Math Solution Course 1. Grades will be calculated based on assessments, classwork, quizzes, tests, and projects. The syllabus outlines expectations for academic integrity, homework, make-up work, classroom behavior, and materials. Parents are asked to support their child's success by ensuring homework is completed and communicating any questions or

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School Year/Semester 2020-2021

Course 6th Grade Mathematics Course 27.0210002


Name Code
School Champion Theme Middle School Teacher Ms. Dana Woods
Name Name
School (770) 769 - 5250 Teacher Dana
Phone Email [email protected]
Number
School http://www.championms.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Teacher
Website Website

Course Description
The Dekalb County School District mathematics program provides students with varied activities and courses
to encourage mathematical growth. Problem solving, reasoning, computation, and the application of math
skills are developed throughout the curriculum of the accelerated program. All 6th grade content and 7th grade
content (A) will be covered in this course on an accelerated schedule.

Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Unit 1– Number System Fluency

Unit 2 – Rate, Ratio, and Proportional Reasoning Using Equivalent Fractions

Unit 3– Expressions

Unit 4– One-Step Equations and Inequalities

Unit 5- Area and Volume

Unit 6- Statistics

Unit 7- Rational Explorations: Numbers and Opposites

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


Title Carnegie Learning: Middle School Math Solution Course 1

ISBN 978-1-60972-889-2

$20.00 – If the textbook is lost, stolen, or damaged it is the


Replacement Cost
student’s responsibility to pay for another textbook.
https://www.carnegielearning.com
Online book and/or resources
Online student access code Students will receive an invite via email to access online textbook.
(school specific) (REQUIRED)

GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of
student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of
ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver
educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student
progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official
academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See
Board Policy IHA.

GRADING CATEGORIES *GRADE PROTOCOL


A 90 – 100 ~P
Formative and Diagnostic Assessments – 0% (pass)
Assessment Tasks (Skills & Homework) – 25% B 80 – 89 ~F
Classwork (Guided, Independent, and Group Practice) – (fail)
45% C 71 – 79
Quizzes, Tests, and Projects – 30% D 70
F Below 70

Notes:
*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in elementary
and middle school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or CU must be assigned.
This rule may be extended beyond the first year with approval from the EL Studies Program. English Learners
must receive a grade for ESOL courses.

~Elementary schools will utilize P (pass) and F (fail) in Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages,
Visual Arts and Performing Arts.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS


Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and
a half weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated
frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are
STUDENT PROGRESS discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the
needs of the students. See Board Policy IH.
Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not
limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records,
forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and
Character Development Handbook.
Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or
adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of
the teaching/learning experience. It should be considered the possession of the
HOMEWORK student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See
Board Policy IHB.
When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law
or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student
MAKE-UP WORK shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up
DUE TO ABSENCES work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy
IHEA.

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS


1.Be On Time
CLASSROOM 2.Listen Carefully and Follow Instructions the First Time.
EXPECTATIONS 3.Always Bring Materials. (Textbook, Notebook, Pencils, Pencil Sharpener)
4.Write Assignments In An Agenda Planner/Notebook Daily for organization.
5.Respect yourself, others, and your school!
1. Chromebook/ computer
MATERIALS AND 2. Spiral Notebook
SUPPLIES 3. Pencils/erasers
4. Calculator
-Extended Learning Time
EXTRA HELP -Tutorial

Please ensure that your student completes their homework and studies on a
PARENTS AS nightly basis.
PARTNERS
Check the Infinite Campus Portal on a consistent basis.

Assist with ensuring your child is online during their designate time.

Please feel free to communicate with me any questions or concerns pertaining


to the success of your students.

PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND RETURN.


I have read the syllabus.

Student Signature___________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________________________

Date_____________________________

Additional information to support continued contact:

Information Parent/Guardian

Day Time Phone


Number

Cellular Phone
Number

Home Phone Number

Email Address

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