Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Welcome
to sixth grade math! This letter will provide you with information
about our math class and answer some questions you may have about the
year. As a sixth grader, your child will build on all of the math
topics he or she has learned in previous years and eventually extend his or
her thinking algebraically.
Our
math class will always begin with a warm-up activity. Warm-ups will include,
but not be limited to topics such as number sense, computation,
data-analysis, percents, and geometry. We will start the year with
an important study of integers and rational numbers.
Homework
is an essential aspect of learning and can/will be assigned every night (including
Fridays). Your child should expect to spend between 15 and 30
minutes on each assignment. If your child misses class (due to
illness, etc.) he or she is responsible for making up the assigned homework,
as well as any activities from class that day. Please be aware
that your child’s homework can be either online or in their math workbooks.
Assessment
is another important aspect of learning. There will be a quiz or a test approximately every
4 to 6 class periods. Grading will be done in accordance with the
math department policy and quarterly grades will be calculated as follows:
Tests: 40%
Quizzes: 30%
Class work, assignments, and
activities: 20%
Homework: 10%
The
textbook will be used for this course: Go Math, published by Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt. Each child will be issued a workbook that
will be utilized along with the online book.
YES, your child’s math class is GOING DIGITAL! It is essential
that each student come prepared to class everyday with his or her math binder,
notebook paper, and a pencil. In addition, it is suggested that
your child have their own personal headphones and a jump drive.
I
am very happy and excited to have the opportunity to teach your child
mathematics this year. I will make every effort to make lessons
both interesting and effective. A strong home-school line of
communication is essential to academic success and I invite your questions
and concerns at any time. Please contact me via e-mail at Cheryl.himmel@browardschools.com
or through the main
office at (754) 323-4600. I will do my best to return your calls
within 24 hours and your e-mails within 48 hours. I look forward
to meeting you at Back to School night.
Sincerely,
Cheryl
Himmel
Suggested Supplies: 1 inch 3 ringed binder, notebook paper, notebook (composition or spiral notebook), 5 pencils, pens
OPTIONAL- headphones, jump drive, wireless mouse |
