Mrs. Sherrill Lee MS Math

6th Grade Math

Mrs. S. Lee

Course Description and Overview

Text: Glencoe Mathematics Applications and Concepts  Course 2

Overview:   [This overview is subject to change. ]

1^st. Quarter

Chapter 1: Decimal Patterns and Algebra

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2. Powers and Exponents
3. Order of Operations.
4. Algebra: Variables and Expressions
5. Algebra: Equations
6. Algebra: Properties

8.   Measurement:  The Metric System

Chapter 2:  Statistics and Analyzing Data

4        Mean, Median, and Mode

Chapter 5: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

1. Prime and Composite Numbers.
2. Greatest Common Factor
3. Simplifying Fractions
4. Fractions and Decimals.
5. Fractions and Percents
6. Percents and Decimals
7. Least Common Multiples
8. Comparing and ordering Rational Numbers

2^nd. Quarter

Chapter 6:  Applying Fractions

2        Adding and Subtracting Fractions

3        Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

4        Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers.

      6.   Dividing fractions and Mixed Numbers.

7. Measurement:  Changing Customary Units.
8. Geometry: Perimeter and Area Formulas.
9. Geometry: Circles and Circumference.
10. Find the least common multiple of two or more numbers.
11. Compare and order fractions.

Chapter 7:  Ratios and Proportions.

1. Ratios
2. Rates
3. Solving Proportions

5        Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

6        Percents greater than 100% and Percents less than 1%

7. Percent of a number.
8. The Percent Proportion.

Chapter 8: Applying Percent

       2.  The Percent  Equation.

3         Using Statistics to Predict

4        Percent of Change

5    Sales Tax and Discount

6    Simple Interest

3^rd. Quarter

Chapter 3 :  Algebra Integers

1. Integers and Absolute Value
2. Comparing and ordering Integers
3. The Coordinate Plane.
4. Adding Integers
5. Subtracting Integers.
6. Multiplying Integers.
7. Dividing Integers

Chapter 4: Algebra Linear Equations and Functions

1. Writing Expressions and Equations
2. Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
3. Solving Multiplication equations
4. Solving Two-Step Equations..
5. Inequalities.

Lesson 6-5   Algebra:  Solving equations.

4^th. Quarter

Chapter 10: Geometry

1. Angles

3        Angle Relationships

4        Triangles

5        Quadrilaterals

6        Similar Figures

7        Polygons and Tessellations.

Chapter 11:  Geometry:  Measuring Two-Dimensional Figures

1. Squares and square roots
2. Estimating square roots.
3. The Pythagorean Theorem

5        Area if Triangles and Trapezoids

6        Area of Circles

7        Area of Complex figures

[  Please note that this is just a tentative overview for the school year 2007-2008.]

Expectations:

Each student is responsible for keeping an organized  notebook to include daily notes, definitions, examples, and homework practice.  Each student is responsible for bringing to class “everyday”:

1.      Mathematics section in MS Organizational notebook- 3 ring binder with pockets.

2.      Textbook.

3.      Workbook.

4.     Pencils:::: All work must be done in pencil.

Each student is responsible for being “On Time” to class fully prepared for class with all materials necessary and all assignments completed.

Regular attendance and full participation in class are essential for success in this course.  If you should miss a class,  it is the student’s responsibility to make up all assignments.

Attention Parents:  If you need to contact me, you may:

1.    Send an email to :      slee@heritagehawks.org

2.   Phone me at home (before 9:00PM)       770-253-0142