• Classroom Procedures

    Balance
     
    Supplies Needed for 6th Grade Math:
    1.  A notebook for MATH ONLY!!
    2. A pencil and eraser
    3. A folder (provided by me)
    4. Highlighter (optional)
     
     
     
      1.  Students will have a "Problem of the Day" to complete when they walk into the room.  The problem will be on the board.  Students have to copy the problem into their notebook and solve it.  

      2.  All chapters in the math textbook are broken down into 4-7 lessons.  There is only one book, split into two volumes.  This book can be written in.  There are no more hard-covered textbooks for math.
      *Note:  Not all chapters/lessons are followed in order.

      3.  Usually 1-2 class days are spent on each lesson, depending on each lesson's difficulty.  More time will be used if necessary.  Students are given notes for every lesson.  These notes include vocabulary, procedures, and example problems. 
      *Taking notes is very important so they always have example problems to look at. You can also use examples in the textbook for each lesson. 

      4.  Assignments will be given daily during class, either from the textbook or worksheets.  Worksheets may be posted on Teams instead of a hard copy.  The assignment turns into homework that evening if the student does not finish it in class.  All assignments should be written into their agenda and the agenda should be signed by a parent at least once a week.  Please check Teams daily to know what is done in class each day.
      *These assignments will not count as a grade, but they will result in an infraction if they are incomplete.  

      5.  CHOICE BOARDS:  Students will be able to choose an assignment from my bulletin board each week to complete as a homework grade.  These are skill-based, self-checking assignments.  Students have about 8 days to complete each one.  They should complete a few problems each day to ensure it is completed by the due date.  They have time in class to work on them, but can also work on them at home.
      *Choice Board assignments may be turned in late.  Students will automatically lose 10 points every day if it is late.  Once 10 school days have passed, the grade will remain a zero.