General Course Information
Course Overview:
6th grade IB math is a bridge from arithmetic to Pre-Algebra. The students will move from working with problems that are mostly numerical to solving problems that require more advanced reasoning skills. A variety of practical and reasoning skills will be taught. Problem solving is emphasized throughout.
All 6th grade math units include: appropriate content expectations; a focus on big ideas that have great transfer value; focus on essential questions that stimulate inquiry; purposeful real-world applications; relevant and worthy learning experiences; varied flexible instruction for diverse learners; and research-based instructional strategies.
Prerequisite: 5th grade math
Course Communication:
Edmodo will be used as the main form of communication among students and teacher. At the beginning of the course students are required to create an account and join our class group. Students will participate in discusssions in Edmodo as part of the course requirements. Students may also email the teacher with course questions or post questions in Edmodo.
Netiquette:
As part of the course students will be contributing to online discussion. The following are expectations for proper online netiquette or "network etiquette". All students are held to these expectations or they will not be allowed to contribute to class discussion forums.
1. Participate: This is a shared learning environment. No lurking in the cyberspace background. It is not enough to login and read the discussion thread of others. For the maximum benefit to all, everyone must contribute.
2. Report Glitches: Discussion forums are electronic. They break. If for any reason you experience difficulty participating, please email, or otherwise inform me of the issue. Chances are others are having the same problem.
3. Help Others: You may have more experience with online discussion forums than the person next to you. Give them a hand. Show them it’s not so hard. They’re really going to appreciate it!
4. Be Patient: Read everything in the discussion thread before replying. This will help you avoid repeating something someone else has already contributed. Acknowledge the points made with which you agree and suggest alternatives for those with which you don’t.
5. Be Brief: You want to be clear. Be direct. Stay on point. Don’t lose yourself, or your readers, in overly wordy sentences or paragraphs.
6. Use Proper Writing Style: This is a must. Write as if you were writing a paper. Correct spelling, grammatical construction and sentence structure are expected in every other writing activity associated with academic engagement. Online discussions are no different.
7. Cite Your Sources: Another big must! If your contribution to the conversation includes the intellectual property (authored material) of others, e.g., books, newspaper, magazine, or journal articles—online or in print—they must be given proper attribution.
8. Emoticons and Texting: Social networking and text messaging has produced a many shortcuts that are not part of the academic language. Please refrain from :-) faces and c u l8r’s.
9. Respect Diversity: It’s an ethnically rich and diverse, multi-cultural world in which we live. Use no language that is—or that could be construed to be—offensive toward others. Racists, sexist, and heterosexist comments and jokes are unacceptable, as are derogatory and/or sarcastic comments and jokes directed at religious beliefs, disabilities, and age.
10. No YELLING! Step carefully. Beware the electronic footprint you leave behind. Using bold upper-case letters is bad form, like stomping around and yelling at somebody (NOT TO MENTION BEING HARD ON THE EYE).
11. No Flaming! Criticism must be constructive, well-meaning, and well-articulated. Please, no tantrums. Rants directed at any other contributor are simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The same goes for profanity. The academic environment expects higher-order language.
12. Lastly, Remember: You Can't Un-Ring the Bell. Language is your only tool in an online environment. Be mindful. How others perceive you will be largely—as always—up to you. Once you've hit the send button, you've rung the bell.
Review your written posts and responses to ensure that you’ve conveyed exactly what you intended. This is an excellent opportunity to practice your proofreading, revision, and rewriting skills—valuable assets in the professional world.
IMPORTANT: Read your post out loud before hitting the send button. This will tell you a lot about whether your grammar and sentence structure are correct, your tone is appropriate, and your contribution clear or not.
From "Teaching at CSU" -Colorado State University
Technology Requirements:
Students will need access to a computer with internet outside of school (arrangements will be made if students do not have access outside of class). Microsoft Word and PowerPoint may also be used for the course.
Class Procedures and Requirements:
Students will meet in class for one hour each day. They will be required to watch lectures and complete homework assignments outside of class to learn concepts. Activities in class will reinforce big ideas. Students will also be required to contribute to discussion forums and submit assignments in Edmodo.
Evaluation Criteria:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, discussion posts, class projects and other assessments. The percentage of grade for each is listed below.
Homework assignments - 10%
Discussion posts - 10%
Projects - 90%
Assessments - 90%
Grading Scale:
Students will earn a grade of an A-F each marking period and a letter grade at the end of each semester.
A 93% to 100%
A- 90% to 92%
B+ 87% to 89%
B 83% to 86%
B- 80% to 82%
C+ 77% to 79%
C 73% to 76%
C- 70% to 72%
D+ 67% to 69%
D 63% to 66%
D- 60% to 62%
F < 60%
Late Assignments or Projects and Retakes:
Late work will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date. Student grade will be lowered 10% for each day it is late. Retakes are available for tests and quizzes at the discretion of the teacher. In order to retake, all assignments must be turned in and a form must be signed by parent/guardian.
6th grade IB math is a bridge from arithmetic to Pre-Algebra. The students will move from working with problems that are mostly numerical to solving problems that require more advanced reasoning skills. A variety of practical and reasoning skills will be taught. Problem solving is emphasized throughout.
All 6th grade math units include: appropriate content expectations; a focus on big ideas that have great transfer value; focus on essential questions that stimulate inquiry; purposeful real-world applications; relevant and worthy learning experiences; varied flexible instruction for diverse learners; and research-based instructional strategies.
Prerequisite: 5th grade math
Course Communication:
Edmodo will be used as the main form of communication among students and teacher. At the beginning of the course students are required to create an account and join our class group. Students will participate in discusssions in Edmodo as part of the course requirements. Students may also email the teacher with course questions or post questions in Edmodo.
Netiquette:
As part of the course students will be contributing to online discussion. The following are expectations for proper online netiquette or "network etiquette". All students are held to these expectations or they will not be allowed to contribute to class discussion forums.
1. Participate: This is a shared learning environment. No lurking in the cyberspace background. It is not enough to login and read the discussion thread of others. For the maximum benefit to all, everyone must contribute.
2. Report Glitches: Discussion forums are electronic. They break. If for any reason you experience difficulty participating, please email, or otherwise inform me of the issue. Chances are others are having the same problem.
3. Help Others: You may have more experience with online discussion forums than the person next to you. Give them a hand. Show them it’s not so hard. They’re really going to appreciate it!
4. Be Patient: Read everything in the discussion thread before replying. This will help you avoid repeating something someone else has already contributed. Acknowledge the points made with which you agree and suggest alternatives for those with which you don’t.
5. Be Brief: You want to be clear. Be direct. Stay on point. Don’t lose yourself, or your readers, in overly wordy sentences or paragraphs.
6. Use Proper Writing Style: This is a must. Write as if you were writing a paper. Correct spelling, grammatical construction and sentence structure are expected in every other writing activity associated with academic engagement. Online discussions are no different.
7. Cite Your Sources: Another big must! If your contribution to the conversation includes the intellectual property (authored material) of others, e.g., books, newspaper, magazine, or journal articles—online or in print—they must be given proper attribution.
8. Emoticons and Texting: Social networking and text messaging has produced a many shortcuts that are not part of the academic language. Please refrain from :-) faces and c u l8r’s.
9. Respect Diversity: It’s an ethnically rich and diverse, multi-cultural world in which we live. Use no language that is—or that could be construed to be—offensive toward others. Racists, sexist, and heterosexist comments and jokes are unacceptable, as are derogatory and/or sarcastic comments and jokes directed at religious beliefs, disabilities, and age.
10. No YELLING! Step carefully. Beware the electronic footprint you leave behind. Using bold upper-case letters is bad form, like stomping around and yelling at somebody (NOT TO MENTION BEING HARD ON THE EYE).
11. No Flaming! Criticism must be constructive, well-meaning, and well-articulated. Please, no tantrums. Rants directed at any other contributor are simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The same goes for profanity. The academic environment expects higher-order language.
12. Lastly, Remember: You Can't Un-Ring the Bell. Language is your only tool in an online environment. Be mindful. How others perceive you will be largely—as always—up to you. Once you've hit the send button, you've rung the bell.
Review your written posts and responses to ensure that you’ve conveyed exactly what you intended. This is an excellent opportunity to practice your proofreading, revision, and rewriting skills—valuable assets in the professional world.
IMPORTANT: Read your post out loud before hitting the send button. This will tell you a lot about whether your grammar and sentence structure are correct, your tone is appropriate, and your contribution clear or not.
From "Teaching at CSU" -Colorado State University
Technology Requirements:
Students will need access to a computer with internet outside of school (arrangements will be made if students do not have access outside of class). Microsoft Word and PowerPoint may also be used for the course.
Class Procedures and Requirements:
Students will meet in class for one hour each day. They will be required to watch lectures and complete homework assignments outside of class to learn concepts. Activities in class will reinforce big ideas. Students will also be required to contribute to discussion forums and submit assignments in Edmodo.
Evaluation Criteria:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, discussion posts, class projects and other assessments. The percentage of grade for each is listed below.
Homework assignments - 10%
Discussion posts - 10%
Projects - 90%
Assessments - 90%
Grading Scale:
Students will earn a grade of an A-F each marking period and a letter grade at the end of each semester.
A 93% to 100%
A- 90% to 92%
B+ 87% to 89%
B 83% to 86%
B- 80% to 82%
C+ 77% to 79%
C 73% to 76%
C- 70% to 72%
D+ 67% to 69%
D 63% to 66%
D- 60% to 62%
F < 60%
Late Assignments or Projects and Retakes:
Late work will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date. Student grade will be lowered 10% for each day it is late. Retakes are available for tests and quizzes at the discretion of the teacher. In order to retake, all assignments must be turned in and a form must be signed by parent/guardian.