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Math 6 Common Core Syllabus 2015-2016

This course covers Math 6 Common Core. It begins the transition from elementary school mathematics to more formal high school level concepts. Students will connect previous knowledge of ratios, proportions, fractions, negative numbers, and the coordinate plane. They will also formalize algebraic thinking and apply geometry concepts. Throughout the course, the Standards for Mathematical Practice will be applied to ensure students experience mathematics as a coherent subject.

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Math 6 Common Core Syllabus 2015-2016

This course covers Math 6 Common Core. It begins the transition from elementary school mathematics to more formal high school level concepts. Students will connect previous knowledge of ratios, proportions, fractions, negative numbers, and the coordinate plane. They will also formalize algebraic thinking and apply geometry concepts. Throughout the course, the Standards for Mathematical Practice will be applied to ensure students experience mathematics as a coherent subject.

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Math 6 Common Core

Mathematics

Prince Georges County Public Schools

2015 - 2016

Course Code:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 5 Common Core
This course begins the transition from the heavy emphasis on numbers and operations at the elementary school level
toward a more formalized understanding of mathematics that will occur at the high school level. Students connect previous
knowledge of multiplication, division, and fractions to ratios and proportional relationships; extend previous understanding
of the number system and operations to fractions and negative numbers; apply and extend previous understandings of the
number line to plot coordinate pairs on a Cartesian plane; formalize algebraic thinking into algebraic expressions and
equations; apply their previous knowledge of geometry in real-world and mathematical situations; and begin to develop
understanding of statistical variability and distributions.
In all mathematics courses, the Standards for Mathematical Practice apply throughout each course and, together with the
content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes
use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

INTRODUCTION:
Typically in a Math class, to understand the majority of the information it is necessary to continuously practice your skills.
This requires a tremendous amount of effort on the students part. Each student should expect to dedicate 1 - 2 hours of
studying for every hour in class. Some hints for success in a Math class include: attending class daily, asking questions in
class, and thoroughly completing all homework problems with detailed solutions as soon as possible after each class
session.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name:
E-Mail Address:
Planning Time:
Phone Number:

CLASS INFORMATION:
COURSE NUMBER:
CLASS MEETS:
ROOM:
TEXT: Big Ideas (Green), Larson & Boswell - www.bigideasmath.com

CALCULATORS:
For Math 6, a four-function calculator with square root and percentage functions is required. The use of scientific and
graphing calculators are not allowed.

GRADING:
Middle School Mathematics
The goal of grading and reporting is to provide the students with feedback that reflects their progress towards the mastery
of the content standards found in the Math 6/Math 6 Honors Common Core Curriculum Framework Progress Guide.
Factors

Classwork

Homework

Assessment

Brief Description
This includes all work completed in the classroom setting. Including:
Group participation
Notebooks
Vocabulary
Written responses
Group discussions
Active participation in math projects
Completion of assignments
This includes all work completed outside of the classroom and
students preparation for class (materials, supplies, etc.)
Assignments can include, but are not limited to:
Problem of the Week
Performance Tasks
This category entails both traditional and alternative methods of
assessing student learning:
Group discussions
Performance Tasks
Problem Based Assessments
Exams
Quizzes
Research/Unit Projects
Portfolios
Oral Presentations
Surveys

Grade Percentage
Per Quarter

30%

20%

50%

An instructional rubric should be created to outline the criteria


for success and scoring for each alternative assessment.

Your grade will be determined using the following scale:


90% - 100%
A
80% - 89%
B
70% - 79%
C
60% - 69%
D
59% and below
E
___________________________

________________________________________

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Students Name

Parents/Guardians Signature

Date

MATH 6
Course Sequence and PARCC Assessment
Standards Aligned With the 6th Grade PARCC Assessment
Performance Based Assessment (PBA) and End of Year (EOY )

Cluster
Standard
PBA
EOY
Unit 1: Rational Numbers
6.NS.C
Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
6.NS.5
X
X
6.NS.6
X
X
6.NS.7
X
6.NS.8
X
6.G.A
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
6.G.3
X
X
6.NS.A
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.
6.NS.1
X
X
6.NS.B
Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.
6.NS.2
X
6.NS.3
X
4

6.NS.4
X

Unit 2: Equations and Expressions


6.EE.A
Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.
6.EE.1
X
X
6.EE.2
X
X
6.EE.3
X
6.EE.4
X
6.EE.B
Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
6.EE.5
X
X
6.EE.6
X
X
6.EE.7
X
X
6.EE.8
X
6.EE.C
Use functions to model relationships between quantities.
6.EE.9
X
X

Unit 3: Ratios and Proportions


6.RP.A
Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.
6.RP.1
X
X
5

6.RP.2
X
X
6.RP.3
X
X

Unit 4: Geometry
6.G.A
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
6.G.1
X
6.G.2
X
6.G.4
X

Unit 5: Statistics and Probability


6.SP.A
Develop understanding of statistical variability.
6.SP.1
X
6.SP.2
X
6.SP.3
X
6.SP.B
Summarize and describe distributions.
6.SP.4
X
6.SP.5

Key:

Major Cluster

Standards for
Mathematical Practice

Supporting
Cluster

Additional
Cluster

Student Friendly
Language
6

1 Make sense of problems and


persevere in solving them.

I can try many times to


understand and solve a math
problem.
I can think about the math
problem in my head, first.

2 Reason abstractly
and quantitatively.
3 Construct viable arguments
and critique the reasoning
of others.

I can make a plan, called a


strategy, to solve the problem
and discuss other students
strategies too.

4. Model with mathematics.

I can use math symbols and


numbers to solve the problem.

5 Use appropriate tools


strategically.

I can use math tools, pictures,


drawings, and objects to solve
the problem.
I can check to see if my strategy
and calculations are correct.

6 Attend to precision.

I can use what I already know


about math to solve the problem.

7 Look for and make use


of structure.
8 Look for and express regularity
in repeated reasoning.

I can use a strategy that I used to


solve another math problem.

Standards for Mathematical Practice

Parents Guide
The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should
seek to develop in their students. As your son or daughter works through homework exercises, you can help him or her
develop skills with these Standards for Mathematical Practice by asking some of these questions:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
7

What are you solving for in the problem?


Can you think of a problem that you have solved before that is like this one?
How will you go about solving it? Whats your plan?
Are you making progress toward solving it? Should you try a different plan?
How can you check your answer? Can you check using a different method?

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.


Can you write or recall an expression or equation to match the problem situation?
What do the numbers or variables in the equation refer to?
Whats the connection among the numbers and the variables in the equation?
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Tell me what your answer means.
How do you know that your answer is correct?
If I told you I think the answer should be (offer a wrong answer), how would you explain to me why Im wrong?
4. Model with mathematics.
Do you know a formula or relationship that fits this problem situation?
Whats the connection among the numbers in the problem?
Is your answer reasonable? How do you know?
What does the number(s) in your solution refer to?
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
What tools could you use to solve this problem? How can each one help you?
Which tool is more useful for this problem? Explain your choice.
Why is this tool (the one selected) better to use than (another tool mentioned)?
Before you solve the problem, can you estimate the answer?
6. Attend to precision.
What do the symbols that you used mean?
What units of measure are you using? (for measurement problems)
Explain to me (a term from the lesson).
7. Look for and make use of structure.
What do you notice about the answers to the exercises youve just completed?
What do different parts of the expression or equation you are using tell you about possible correct answers?
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
What shortcut can you think of that will always work for these kinds of problems?
What pattern(s) do you see? Can you make a rule or generalization?

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