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** 6th Grade Math Syllabus ** 2011-2012
 * Wild About Math **** …iTouch, iSolve, iLearn **

Welcome to Mrs. Powell’s 6th Grade Math Class!

I am so excited to have you in my class this year. Our theme for the year is **// Wild About Math…iTouch, iSolve, iLearn! //** We will explore mathematics concepts, learn how math fits into our everyday lives and even learn about careers in math. This class will prepare you to be successful in the future. This will be an outstanding year for you; whether you have been a student who has loved math or you are a student that cringes at the thought…this will be an awesome year! You will have success!


 * Student Resources: **

Our classroom is a student resource center where we will explore, explore, explore! There is a computer station where you can check out our class wiki and/or practice your math skills on interactive math sites. There is a College & Career Zone where you can browse information that will help guide you to a successful future. On some days, there will be different work stations and centers set up so we can really get our hands-on MATH!

This space is not just Mrs. Powell’s classroom; it is our MATH SPACE where there is no limit to what we can learn. I want you to adopt the motto: //iTouch, iSolve, iLearn//.

Class wiki: [|**www.imathspace.wikispaces.com**]

Our class wiki, **//iMathSpace//**, is like a virtual classroom resource (website) where you will find important information, class notes, assignments and other interactive resources to help with your studies. There is also a space for classroom discussions and for you to share mathematics information with your peers.


 * Classroom Rules **

Both in class and in our iMathSpace online forum, you are expected to follow rules as outlined in BISD’s student code of conduct, Smith Middle School’s campus rules and Mrs. Powell’s classroom rules. Bullying, hurtful, rude, distracting and/or negative comments and behavior will not be tolerated and will result in consequences according to the campus discipline plan. This behavior will also result in the student being denied access to iMathSpace forum.

I expect that all students have come to our class to learn and we will not tolerate any behavior that interrupts learning or disrupts our learning environment. That includes transition into and out of our classroom, walking through the hallway, in the restrooms and cafeteria. Where ever we are, I expect you to behave and follow all rules and procedures.

** Classroom Procedures and Expectations Presentation **

 * Class Rules: **
 * 1) Follow directions at all times
 * 2) Come to class on time prepared and ready to learn
 * 3) Respect yourself, others, and school property at all times
 * 4) Refrain from eating, drinking, chewing gum, and grooming in class
 * 5) Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak, respond, and leave your seat

1) Verbal Praise 2) Positive phone call home 3) Buffalo bucks 4) Student of the month 5) Free and appropriate dress Friday
 * Rewards: **

1) Verbal warning 2) Written warning 3) Call to parent 4) Intervention conference 5) Referral
 * Consequences: **


 * 1st Semester Course Outline **

Unit 2 – Factors, Multiples, and Operations with Whole Numbers || Unit 4 – Proportionality: Representations and Applications || Unit 6 – Geometry: Angles, Triangles and Quadrilaterals ||
 * 1st 6 Weeks || Unit 1 – Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals and Integers
 * 2nd 6 Weeks || Unit 3 – Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Decimals
 * 3rd 6 Weeks || Unit 5 – Algebraic Representations and Applications


 * Grading Policy **

ü Class assignments, homework, quizzes, tests, online collaboration and discovery learning projects will be used to calculate the student’s progress in this course ü All assignments must be submitted on the assigned due date. ü 20 points will be deducted from late assignments submitted after the students’ scheduled class on the date that the assignment is due. ü An additional 10 points will be deducted for every day that an assignment is late. ü Teacher reserves the right to change this policy if a student consistently submits late assignments. Parent conference will be scheduled to address this issue.

__ Grading Scale __ A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89 C: 79 – 75 D: 74 – 70 F: 69 and below

__ Assignment Values (%) __ Homework/Class Assignments 40% Exams / Quiz Grades 60%

ü Grading rubrics will accompany all class projects and must be signed by parent to ensure that both student and parent are aware of due dates and requirements for each project ü Projects will be counted as test grades. ü Students scoring below an 80 on tests must have test signed by parent and returned to teacher. Students consistently scoring below 70 on tests will be required to have each of the following:
 * Retest
 * Student-teacher conference
 * After-school or Saturday tutorial
 * Parent-teacher conference
 * Response to Intervention (RTI)

__ Homework Policy __

Homework is given so that students can practice solving problems and get a better understanding of concepts. Expect to have homework 3-4 days out of the week. This is your opportunity to check for understanding. Students are expected to complete homework assignments and bring them back to class daily. A parent conference will be required for students that consistently fail to return completed homework assignments.


 * Make-Up Work **

It is the student’s responsibility to ask for missed assignments upon return from absence. Students will be given one day for each day absent to complete missed assignments. For example, if a student misses three days, he/she has three additional days to complete and submit missed assignments. However, if an assignment was given while the student is present and he/she is absent on the day it is due, the assignment must be turned in the day that student returns to school or points will be deducted.


 * Re-teach/Retest Policy **

Students will be provided with opportunities for remediation through re-teaching of objectives through in class instruction and/or after school tutorials as outlined in the BISD re-teach policy. Students scoring a grade of 70 or below on an exam will be allowed to retest after at least 1 after school or Saturday tutorial session covering the objectives that were not mastered.


 * Supply List **

Prentice Hall Textbook (classroom set…parent may request a book for home) 2 - 3 Subject Spiral Notebooks (One for each semester) 2 Composition Books (One for each semester) Folder (any color) Notebook Paper Pencils & Erasers / Red Pens / Highlighter / Map Pencils / Handheld Sharpener 2GB Flash Drive (also known as jump drive, pen drive, USB storage device) Index Cards Kleenex/Hand Sanitizer (For class use throughout the year) Glue Sticks / Scissors / Map Pencils / Markers (For home use) Access to a computer with internet and printer for home projects (students will **ALWAYS** be given advance notice)


 * How to contact Mrs. Powell: **

I can be reached via email or by phone. Students will be given online access to iMathSpace and can communicate about our class through the wiki. I will accept all homework help questions on my email or at [|www.imathspace.wikispaces.com]. Please call the school to schedule parent conferences.

kpowell@beaumont.k12.tx.us Smith MS: 617-5825 https://imathspace.wikispaces.com/