Math |
Math Assignments:
Aug 17 - |
6th Grade Mathematicians:
This year in math we will be covering a variety of topics, some are new, but all build upon the incredible knowledge that you have learned throughout your schooling. There are four main areas that we will be focusing on this year, they are:
We will be using small group instruction this year in math in order to maximize learning. Our math classroom might look a little different than what you are used to. Instead of starting each math lesson with a teacher explanation and instruction, we will learn and constructively struggle together through group and class discussions that are based and build upon the learning you have already done. The big goal in math is NOT that you know how to get the answer for the test; the goal in math is that you UNDERSTAND what you are doing and WHY you are doing it. Our golden rules in math are: 1. MATH IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE SENSE!!! If it doesn't, then how can we work to make it make sense? 2. Mistakes are EXPECTED, INSPECTED, and RESPECTED! Mistakes need to be made, this is how we learn. |
Resources:
Textbook - EnVision Math 6th Grade (Digital copy of your textbook is available through PowerSchool) Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org Odyssey Math - http://odyssey.k12northstar.org/clologin.aspx |