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Welcome to the sixth grade math and science class.  I look forward to an exciting and highly successful school year.  As you shall see there are a lot of standards to cover, but, with hard work and diligence on the part of the student, parent(s), and teacher working together success is all but guaranteed.

The middle school standards provide foundational skills and knowledge for students to learn core concepts, principles, and theories at the high school level.

Upon successful completion of the sixth grade, students shall:


Science:

  • Understand that plate tectonics account for important features of Earth’s surface and major geologic events.
  • Understand that the weathering of rock and soil and reshapes topography by the transportation and deposition of sediment.
  • Understand that heat moves in a predictable flow from warmer objects to cooler objects until all the objects are at the same temperature.
  • Understand that the transfer of energy through radiation and convection currents affects many phenomena on Earth’s surface.
  • Understand that organisms in ecosystems exchange energy and nutrients among themselves and with the environment.
  • Know that sources of energy and materials differ in amounts, distribution, usefulness, and the time required for their formation.
  • Appreciate that asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations makes scientific progress.


Math:

  • Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers.
  • Solve problems involving fractions, ratio proportions, and percentages.
  • calculate and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations.
  • Evaluate algebraic expressions, solve simple linear equations, and graph and interpret their results.
  • Analyze and use tables, graphs, and rules to solve problems involving rates and proportions.
  • Investigate geometric patterns and describe them algebraically.
  • Deepen their understanding of the measurement of plane and solid shapes and use this understanding to solve problems.
  • Identify and describe the properties of two-dimensional figures.
  • Compute and analyze statistical measurements for data sets.
  • Use data samples of a population and describe the characteristics and limitations of the samples.
  • Determine theoretical and experimental probabilities and use these to make predictions about events.
  • Make decisions about how to approach problems.
  • Use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions.
  • Move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations.


Grading math and science:

Each student will have a test average and a daily average.  The overall average is determined by combining the test and daily averages with a 60/40 weighting.  For example, a student whose test score are 80, 80, 90, and  90 has a test average of 85.  If that student received the maximum 10 points on every daily assignment, his or her daily average is 100.  The overall average for that student would be (0.6 x 85) + (0.4 x 100), or 91.

(Please note that because a student can earn 100 points on a test but only 10 points on a daily assignment, it might appear that daily assignments are insignificant.  But the weighting procedure results in daily work counting almost as much as tests.)


Homework math and science:

As you can see, it is imperative that students complete all assignments daily to reinforce material covered that day.  If students do not understand a concept or assignment, it is their responsibility to ask the teacher prior to leaving the class.

Homework is typically due the following day.  Homework, which is late, will receive only half-credit.

No incomplete homework or “answers only” are accepted.

Students are responsible for obtaining and completing any missed assignments, completing assignments on-time, and requesting help when needed.  Students will be strictly held accountable for their actions.

Homework site: http://www.schoolnotes.com

Assignments for both math and science will be varied and include:

  • Daily materials check - including student agenda (signed) and school supplies.
  • Homework - as required, assignments will be checked the following day.
  • Quizzes - as dictated by the material and are used to check for basic understanding.
  • Unit Tests - following completion of chapter material, used to check comprehension.
  • Quarterly projects - following completion of unit material.  Guidelines and rubric requirements will be supplied.

    Sincerely,

    Mrs. S. Buttle

    Sixth Grade Teacher

    Math/Science

Classroom

Attention: Students, Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

"PLEASE REFER TO YOUR STUDENT HANDBOOK REGARDING OUR DISCIPLINE POLICY."
 

 


You can reach Ms. Buttle at:seb3986@lausd.k12.ca.us

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