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 shown how to go on 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, composition book, blank 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 and your e-mails within 48 hours. I look forward to meeting
you at Back to School night.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Himmel
Suggested Supplies:
4 composition notebooks and a 3 ring binder or folder
3-5 pencils
pens (to check work)
erasers
OPTIONAL- headphones, jump drive, wireless mouse
