Reid Goslin -
6th Grade General Math
6th Grade Advanced Math
Middle School East Athletic Directior
7th & 8th Grade Boy's Track Coach
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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 - 9:05 1st Hour (General Math)
9:10 - 10:10 2nd Hour (Preparation Period)
10:15 - 11:15 3rd Hour (General Math)
11:20 - 11:50 Lunch
11:55 - 12:55 4th Hour (Advanced Math)
1:00 - 2:00 5th Hour (Advanced Math)
2:05 - 3:05 6th Hour (General Math)
Class Schedule: (Wednesday Only)
8:00 - 8:55 1st Hour (General Math)
9:00 - 9:50 2nd Hour (Preparation Period)
9:55 - 10:45 3rd Hour (General Math)
10:50 - 11:20 Lunch
11:25- 12:15 4th Hour (Advanced Math)
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: 30%
Tests: 30%
Quizzes: 30%
Participation/Effort: 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/Effort:
Participation and Effort 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).
2008 - 2009 6th Grade General Math:
(Tentative Year Outline - subject to change)
I. Review
II. 2D Geometry
III. Introductory Algegra
IV. Integers
V. Algebra
VI. Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
VII. Applying Fractions
VIII. Ratios & Proportions
IX. Applying Percents
X. Measurement & 3D Geometry
XI. Probability
XII. End of Year Review
2008 - 2009 6th Grade Advanced Math:
-Students must have met certain requirements in order to have been placed in the Advanced Math class.
-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
III. Integers
IV. Algebra
V. 2D Geometry
VI. Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
VII. Applying Fractions
VIII. Ratios & Proportions
IX. Applying Percents
X. 2D Geometry (cont.)
XI. Measurement & 3D Geometry
XII. Probability
XIII. End of Year Review
In 2007-2008, we began using new textbooks for both the General and Advanced Math classes. These textbooks 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. As we begin our second year using the textbooks, understand that these textbooks are in very good condition. Students are fined if the textbooks are returned in a condition beyond just normal usage. Use of a book cover is recommended.
Additional Websites:
www.michigan.gov/mde
www.glencoe.com
(our textbook - Course 2)
