Mathematics Department

Victoria Simmons

victoria.simmons@houstonisd.org

6^th Grade Pre-AP VG Math Syllabus

 Our 6th grade Pre-AP Math curriculum implements the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and will prepare students to be successful on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in April.  Problem solving is all year long.

Course Title:                                      Pre-AP / VG Math Grade 6

Course Topics:

Tutorial/student support plan (specific days/times):   Lunchtime work sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays

 Textbook:                           Texas GO Math! Grade 6 and 7 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)                                                          

Resources:

• HISD Curriculum
• Pre-AP Laying the Foundation materials
• the HUB
• Connected Mathematics Series for 6th and 7th grade
• Scientific & graphing calculators and manipulatives
• Study Island

Materials:           Red binder, textbook, composition book, planner, notebook paper, pencils and eraser, pens,

Computer at home for Study Island and other online homework assignments

Late Work Grading Policy:

• All late work must be submitted prior to the end of the current “Marking Period”. Students are encouraged to submit all late work prior to the end of each progress report, and the end of each cycle. Teachers are not advised to accept any late work after the Friday before grades are due.
• With a “Valid Reason”

1. Late assignment must be turned in within two (2) school days after due date (Grace Period) without a deduction.
2. After the grace period late assignment must be turned in within five (5) school days with a 5% off from the earned grade.
3. After five (5) days with a 10% off from the earned grade.
4. If no work is submitted for an assignment by the Friday before the end of a marking period, that assignment will receive a grade of MIS or 0.

• Without a “Valid Reason”

1. Late assignment must be turned in within five (5) school days with a 5% off from the earned grade.
2. After five (5) days with a 10% off from the earned grade.
3. If no work is submitted for an assignment by the Friday before the end of a marking period, that assignment will receive a grade of MIS or 0.

• TESTS:
• If you miss a test because of absence, be sure to arrange with your teacher for a makeup time. This might be during lunch or study hall.
• Tests must also be made up in a timely manner.

Grading Categories & Weights

Learning will count for 70% of a student’s overall average and Assessments will count for 30% of a student’s overall average.

• Learning includes: 
• Daily- graded assessments and other products/activities that reflect students’ learning;
• A balance of assignments such as classwork, quizzes, exit tickets, checkpoints, and homework;
• Assessments include:
• Summative assessments, tests, or projects that reflect student learning.

Classroom Expectations:

• Be Respectful
• Be Prepared
• Be on Task

Student Support Strategies:

• Strengthen mathematics skills through clear and focused activities, both individual and group work.
• Understand what students know and need to learn and then challenge and support them to learn it well.
• Use on-level and higher-level thinking skills and process to solve real world problems.
• Utilize manipulatives, calculators and computers when solving problems.

Conference time by appointment only:

       Tuesday/Thursday       A1 (8:00am – 8:30am);

       Wednesday                 B6 (9:30am - 10:00am)