BETH TFILOH DAHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Course Syllabus for ...

BETH TFILOH DAHAN MIDDLE SCHOOLCourse Syllabus for General Mathematics, Grade 6Instructor: Mr. Brian Dressin, bdressin@btfiloh.orgText: Glencoe Course 1GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONGeneral Math 6 expands on the critical skill areas introduced in grade 5. Attention is stillplaced on computational fluency, along with more emphasis on problem-solving skills.Mastery of key topics such as fractions, decimals, percent, data analysis, and geometryand measurement are reinforced in preparation for the more abstract concepts and skillsof pre-algebra.COURSE OBJECTIVES• To develop fluency and accuracy in mathematical computation• To develop a repertoire of appropriate problem-solving strategies• To use correct mathematical representation and language to analyze “real-world”situations and facilitate the communication of mathematical concepts andstrategies• To develop spatial relationships involving two- and three-dimensional figures,and apply appropriate techniques and tools for measuring the figures• To select, interpret, and apply accurate statistical methods to compare and analyzedataSCOPE AND SEQUENCE• Set Theory• Problem Solving• Data and Statistics• Decimal System: Understanding and Operating• Number Theory• Fraction Concepts• Fraction Operations• Geometry and Patterns• Ratio, Proportion, and PercentTECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION• Students will use calculators when appropriate, with specific instruction.

HOMEWORK POLICIES• Homework is assigned most nights, including on weekends, to practice andreinforce skills learned in class.• Homework will be checked for completion, then discussed in class to make surestudents understand it, so students are expected to make an effort on eachassignment.• Students are expected to utilize their daily planner to record nightly and long termassignments.• Parents will be notified if a pattern of incomplete homework or class workdevelops.• In case of absence, assignments are available on the website and teachers areavailable for clarification.• Students and parents may access homework assignments through the Internet atwww.btfiloh.org .GRADING CRITERIA AND POLICIESTrimester grades will be determined in accordance with the following approximate gradingcomponents:• Tests and quizzes, 60%• Classwork, 30%• Homework, 10%CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSStudents received classroom expectations on the first day of school. Please review andreinforce these expectations on a regular basis.