Course Syllabus

6th Grade Math Syllabus 

Instructor Information 

Instructor       Email

Michelle D. Bennett         michelle.bennett@ucps.k12.nc.us 

 

General Information

6th Grade Math has five required strands. They are: Number Systems, Expressions & Equations, Ratios & Proportions, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. 

Students will work in a variety of different ways in order to meet all learning types. Some examples are hands-on activities, note taking, station work, independent tasks, computer assignments, project-based learning, a variety of assessments both on and off of the computer.

Classroom Expectations - PBIS SET

S-self-directed 

E-engaged 

T-trustworthy 

Students need to be: 

• Respectful 
• Ready to learn 
• Prepared & Organized

 

Learning Requirements: 

• Number Systems 

○ Items such as greatest common factor, least common multiple, divisibility, dividing fractions, standard algorithm for division, decimals (add, subtract, multiply & divide), integer, plotting points in all 4 quadrants, will be covered. 

• Ratios and Proportions 

○ Some items include unit rates, percent, conversions of measurement, and equivalent ratios. 

• Expressions & Equations (ALGEBRA) 

○ We will be graphing inequalities, simplifying expressions, using powers, solving problems using order of operations and algebraic properties, and learning and solving problems with variables. 

• Geometry 

○ Some items include knowing and using formulas for area, surface area and volume and matching nets to their 3D partners. 

• Statistics & Probability 

○ Our focus is mainly on statistics. We will be finding mean, median, mode, range, upper and lower extremes. We will be creating a variety of different graphs including frequency tables, box plots, line plots, and histograms. 

Required Materials: (Please replenish as needed) 

• 1 cow notebook 
• earbuds 
• Pencils (replenish as needed) 
• folder

Tutoring Days and Hours: 

• After school, by appointment only 
• ROTC is here every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-4:45. You must arrange transportation home for your child. We must have an email or note to confirm your support and commitment to this tutoring.

Grading Policy: The Union County Public Schools Grading Policy is what is used for grading. A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 Below 60 is an F 

A variety of different types of grades are taken throughout the year. They are below. 

Please get your login information to Power School as soon as you can in order to gain access to your child’s grades.

Types of Assessment Pieces Weight 

Tests and quizzes point value x1 

Station work point value x1 

Projects point value x1 

Participation (Will include notebook checks) point value x1 

Late Work Policy: School Policy 

Student work completion and responsibility is priority at the middle school level. This is encouraged and reinforced by a late work policy that challenges students to be self-directed and responsible as they improve their academic growth. All assignments are expected to be turned in by the Due Date. 

Day 1- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 90% Day 2- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 80% Day 3 (DEADLINE)- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 70% The DEADLINE is 3 days beyond the Due Date and no work will be accepted beyond that point. 

NOTE: Special consideration may be given to students who request it in writing to their teacher. This will be a teacher decision under those circumstances. The students must request this for any special consideration.