Reid Goslin -

6th Grade General Math

6th Grade Advanced Math

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Contact Information:

Middle School East: (586) 493-5200

Voicemail Extension: 2716

Email: goslire@lc-ps.org

Class Schedule:(M, Tu, Th, F)

  8:00  -  9:00  1st Hour (Advanced Math)

  9:05 - 10:00  2nd Hour (General Math)

10:05- 11:00  3rd Hour (General Math)

11:05 - 11:30  Lunch

11:35 - 12:30 4th Hour (Preparation Period)

12:35 -  1:30  5th Hour (Advanced Math)

  1:35 -  2:35  6th Hour (General Math)

  2:40 -  3:05  East Academic Time

Class Schedule: (Wednesday Only)

 8:00  -   8:55 1st Hour (Advanced Math)

 9:00  -   9:50  2nd Hour (General Math)

 9:55  - 10:45  3rd Hour (General Math)

10:50 - 11:15 Lunch

11:20- 12:15  4th Hour (Preparation Period)

12:20 -   1:10  5th Hour (Advanced Math)

  1:15 -   2:05  6th Hour (General Math)

Grading:

Student's grades are weighted, meaning their overall grade is based on their performance in the following categories:

Homework/Classwork:   20%

Tests:                               40%

Quizzes:                           30%

Participation:                   10%

Homework/Classwork:

Students should expect to receive homework on a consistent basis.  Students are expected to record all assignments and daily activities into their Assignment Book (provided).  Students are given time in class to begin assignments and ask questions prior to taking it home for homework.  Assignments are expected to be completed prior to the beginning of class the next day, unless otherwise indicated.

Quizzes:

Quizzes are generally given every other week and students are notified well in advance of an upcoming quiz.

Tests:

Tests are usually given every three to four weeks or at the conclusion of a unit or chapter. Again, students are notified well in advance.

Participation:

Participation  marks are usually given twice during a marking period and are determined by a student's participation in class, ability to complete assignments in a timely manner, and upkeep of their Blue Record Sheet (a log of their graded assignments).

2011-2012 6th Grade General Math:

(Tentative Year Outline - subject to change)

    I.     Review

   II.     2D Geometry (Chapter 10)

  III.     Introductory Algebra (Chapter 1)

  IV.     Integers (Chapter 3)

   V.     Algebra (Chapter 4)

  VI.     Fractions, Decimals, & Percents (Chapter 5)

 VII.     Applying Fractions (Chapter 6)

VIII.      Ratios & Proportions (Chapter 7)

  IX.     Applying Percents (Chapter 8)

   X.     Measurement & 3D Geometry (Chapter 12)

  XI.     Probability (Chapter 9)

 XII.     End of Year Review

2011-2012 6th Grade Advanced Math: 

-Students must have met certain requirements in order to have been placed in the Advanced Math class.

-Order of units/chapters/concepts are different and will incorporate 7th Grade material.

-Pacing is considerably faster than the General Math Class.

-Concepts are studied in greater depth.

-Students who are unable to maintain acceptable grades and have poor work habits can be removed from the Advanced Math Class and placed into a General Math Class.

(Tentative Year Outline - subject to change)     

    I.     Review

   II.     Introductory Algebra  (Chapter 1)

  III.     Statistics (Chapter 2)

  IV.     Integers (Chapter 3)   

  V.     Algebra  (Chapter 4)

  VI.     2D Geometry  (Chapter 10)   

 VII.     Fractions, Decimals, & Percents  (Chapter 5) 

 VIII.     Applying Fractions (Chapter 6)

   IX.     Ratios & Proportions (Chapter 7)

   X.     Applying Percents (Chapter 8)

  XI.     2D Geometry (cont.) (Chapter 11)

 XII.     Measurement & 3D Geometry (Chapter 12)

XIII.     Probability (Chapter 9)

XIV.    End of Year Review

In 2007-2008, we began using new textbooks for both the General and Advanced Math classes.  These textbooks, beginning their fifth year of use,  have many advantageous components and resources that we will use throughout the year.  Many of these resources can be accessed at home via the Internet (see link below).  In addition, students will have the opportunity to check out CD's, which also contain many resources - including their textbook!  No need to take their heavy textbook home if students have a computer at home and choose to check out a CD.

These textbooks are expensive.   Use of a book cover is recommended. Some books are still in very good condition while some have extensive use and show significant signs of wear and tear.  A use of a book cover is recommended.

Additional Websites:

www.michigan.gov/mde

www.glencoe.com

(our textbook - Course 2)