Middle School Math 6 Course
Middle School Math 6l is not just about learning numbers; it's about engaging with them in a way that sparks curiosity and understanding. This course provides an enriching foundation in mathematics, tailored specifically for 6th grade students. It focuses on building a robust conceptual understanding, honing computational and procedural skills, and enhancing problem-solving abilities. The course is carefully structured to guide students through a journey from the basic principles of numbers and their operations to the exciting realms of introductory algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. The first half of the course lays the groundwork, emphasizing the properties and applications of numbers, setting students up for success in more complex topics.
As students progress into the second half of Math 6, they explore the fascinating world of geometry, algebra, and statistics, applying their number skills in new and challenging ways. Course objectives include mastering rational numbers, solving real-world problems using decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers, and understanding ratios and rates. Students will also learn to recognize relationships with unknown quantities, use properties of arithmetic to evaluate expressions, and calculate perimeters, areas, and volumes for various shapes. This course not only prepares students for advanced mathematical concepts but also equips them with skills to interpret data effectively, a critical ability in our data-driven world.
Middle School Math 6
Course Syllabus
Math 6 focuses on various methods of engagement with numbers by exploring conceptual understanding, computational and procedural skills, as well as problem-solving. The 6th grade standards have students studying: numbers and their operations, introductory algebra ideas, geometry and measurement, as well as data analysis. The first half of Math 6 covers basic principles, properties, and applications of numbers. The second half of the course explores introductory geometric, algebraic, and statistical topics using those number skills.
Textbook: Math 6 - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Write and represent rational numbers and perform operations using them.
- Solve real-world and mathematical problems requiring arithmetic with decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers.
- Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratios & rates to solve real-world problems.
- Recognize and visually represent relationships with unknown quantities
- Use properties of arithmetic to evaluate expressions involving a variable.
- Calculate perimeter, area, and volume of two- and three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems.
- Represent and interpret data from different types of graphs and charts.
Course contents:
Semester A
- Chapter 1: Integers and Number Lines
- Chapter 2: Operations with Decimals
- Chapter 3: Percentages
- Chapter 4: Operations with Fractions
- Chapter 5: Ratios and Rates
- Chapter 6: Applications of Rates & Conversions
Semester B
- Chapter 7: Polygons, Area, and Perimeter
- Chapter 8: Applications of Geometry
- Chapter 9: Visually Representing Data
- Chapter 10: Introduction to Variables
- Chapter 11: Evaluating with Variables
- Chapter 12: Solving Algebraic Equations
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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