Rothschild Middle School
Ms. Ricks's 6th Grade Math/Science Class
Welcome to Ms. Ricks's Class!
I hope that you find all the information here useful. If you ever need to speak with me I can always be reached at the school (569-3709) or by email tricks@mcsdga.net (You can also use the contact section at bottom of page)
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
3. Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up.
4. RESPECT. Treat EVERYONE and their property with respect.
5. Observe all rules in the student handbook.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS
1. 1-inch binder with pockets (used to take notes daily in class and for graded papers)
2. Spiral Notebook (used as a math journal which holds all daily warm-up problems)
3. Pencils (this is the only writing utensil allowed in math)
4. Highlighter
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD REPLENISH THEIR SCHOOL SUPPLIES. PAPER AND PENCILS ARE NEEDED DAILY.
GRADING POLICY
25% Tests
25% Accelerated Math
25% Math Journal
25% Homework/Classwork/Quizzes
DAILY HOMEWORK MATH
Accelerated Math will be given out every Monday and must be turned in by THURSDAY!
REVIEW BASIC FACTS WITH YOUR CHILD DAILY!!!!!
STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION, AND DIVISION FACTS!!!!!
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
What are the 6th graders learning?
WE Are STARTING CHAPTER 6 Collecting and Displaying Data
Aug 11, 2009 -Sep. 11, 2009
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY
Students will demonstrate understanding of data analysis by posing questions to be answered by collecting data. They will represent, investigate, and use data to answer those questions. Students will understand experimental and theoretical probability.
M6D1. Students will pose questions, collect data, represent and analyze the data,
and interpret results.
a. Formulate questions that can be answered by data. Students should collect data
by using samples from a larger population (surveys), or by conducting
experiments.
b. Using data, construct frequency distributions, frequency tables, and graphs.
c. Choose appropriate graphs to be consistent with the nature of the data
(categorical or numerical). Graphs should include pictographs, histograms, bar
graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, and line plots.
d. Use tables and graphs to examine variation that occurs within a group and
variation that occurs between groups.
e. Relate the data analysis to the context of the questions posed.
VIEW ATTACHMENT ON BELOW WEB LINK/ PARENT LETTER FOR THE CURRENT UNIT WE ARE WORKING ON!!!!
Accelerated Math
GOAL for 1st NINE WEEKS is 15 objectives mastered
Accelerated Math is a computer program that generates personalized math assignments at each student's level, then scores them automatically.
Students are expected to work on accelerated math consistently throughout the nine weeks so that they can reach their goal. Students will be given class time during the week to work on accelerated math, but they also need to complete exercises at home.
If your child does not complete an exercise at home or requires an assignment to be reprinted, they will lose 5 points each time off of their Accelerated Math Homework grade. If your child accumulates 5 instances of not completing homework or needing an assignment reprinted, they will be assigned Academic Detention where they will work on Accelerated Math after school.
6th GRADE SCIENCE
Unit Organizer: MINERAL AND ROCKS/SPACE SCIENCE CENTER EXPLORATION
S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed.
a. Compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core including temperature, density, and composition.
b. Investigate the contribution of minerals to rock composition.
c. Classify rocks by their process of formation.
d. Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth.
Students will understand that:
• Many materials used by people come from rocks and minerals.
• Rocks are classified based on how they formed and their mineral composition.
• Sedimentary rocks are formed by the ongoing deposition of rocks and other sediments that are cemented together.
• Fossils, the remains of organisms preserved in sedimentary rocks, are part of the evidence scientists use to infer changing conditions at the Earth’s surface through time
• Rocks at the Earth’s surface weather, forming sediments that are buried, then compacted, heated, and often recrystallized into new rock.
GRADES WILL COME FROM;
WARM-UP 25%
ASSIGNMENTS 25%
PROJECTS 25%
HOMWORK 25%
Helpful Tips for Parents
** PLAN AND ORGANIZE. Mark a calendar with the due date for a special project, report or test. Help your child break the task into manageable parts and mark a completion date on the calendar for each task. Praise progress as your child counts down to completion.
** SHARE PLANS. At regular family meetings, be a role model by talking about your plans, how you will get everything accomplished and meet your deadlines for the week. Help your child plan for extracurricular activities and family commitments that interrupt study schedules.
** ENCOURAGE QUESTIONS. Curiosity is nature's sign of a motivation to learn. To keep interest high, answer your child's questions and encourage more.
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