Math 6 Curriculum Overview

Mrs. Keister 

Textbook:                                  McDougal Little Middle School Math:  Course 2 

Grading:                                   10%  homework           50% tests/quizzes

                                                   35% class work            5% critical thinking puzzles 

Major Concepts:                      Patterns, algebraic expressions/equations

                                                   Fractions

                                                   Decimals

                                                   Measurement

                                                   Data/Graphs

                                                   Probability

                                                   Geometry

                                                   Percent 

Sixth Grade mathematics is a year of mastery of the concepts introduced in fourth grade and reviewed in fifth grade.  Math 6 will include four components:      

                                                   Traditional practice with computation skills

                                                   Critical thinking skills (problem solving, searching for relationships and patterns)

                                                   Writing  (notetaking, writing clear explanations)

                                                    Application of concepts 

These components will often be combined in many of the class activities.  All will be addressed each week.

Homework:                              Assigned daily in class and posted on the

                                                  SJA website. Expect to see assignments

                                                  written in the assignment pad.

I can be reached by email (Ckeister@saintjamesacademy.org) I am here by 8:00 each morning. Students may stop in my room between 8-8:25 or see me at lunchtime (by appointment) or in Study Hall if they need help.