Kingsport City Schools

6^th​ ​ Grade Math HONORS Syllabus

2023-2024

Course Description: ​The Mathematics curriculum for 6^th​ ​ ​grade in Kingsport City Schools focuses on four critical areas:​

(1)​ ​Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems;

(2) Completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the number system to include integers;

(3) Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and

(4) Developing understanding of statistical thinking.

Curriculum:

 Big Ideas Textbook- 6th Grade         Big Ideas Textbook-7th Grade

INSTRUCTION:

*Unit Tests will be given on the last day of the Unit.   Smaller quizzes will be given throughout the units. Please refer to course calendar on Canvas for updated dates.

Materials Needed:

• Pencils/Erasers
• Paper
• Pens/colored pencils
• Composition Book

Recommended Calculator:​ ​TI-34 Multi-View (approximately $20 and can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target, Office Depot, Best Buy, K-Mart, or you can order online)

Kingsport City Schools

6^th​ ​ Grade Math Syllabus

2023-2024

ASSESSMENT:

Explanation of Assignments

• Assessments include quizzes over individual standards as well as unit tests.
• Classwork and homework are assignments that provide practice on individual skills.
• Math Tasks require students to give in-​-depth explanations of their thinking as they engage in problem-​-solving.
• TN Ready is the assessment given in the spring that tests the Tennessee Mathematics Curriculum.

Make-​-Up Work Policy/Late Work Policy

Make-​-Up Work: ​Students are responsible for getting and turning in make-​-up work when they are absent.

Late Work: ​Late work is discouraged. In mathematics, each day builds on the previous day’s work. It is important to complete work in a timely manner. Turn in all completed work as soon as possible.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Classroom Policy/Procedures:

Achievement:​  Students will complete all work to the best of their ability. 

Respect: ​Students will treat others the way they want to be treated, act appropriately at all times, be kind to others, and take​ ​care of their school.  

Responsibility: ​ Students will do their homework, bring materials to class, study for quizzes/tests, attend class regularly.

Students will acknowledge personal successes and failures.

Honesty:  ​Students will ask for help when needed, do their own work, and always tell the truth.

Communication:

Email: ​The best way to communicate with us is via email.    [email protected]     

Parent Portal: ​Check your child’s progress/grades via Aspen

Canvas learning platform​: ​www.k12k.com​  

Students’ tab-

Canvas-username and password is the same as computer login--calendar    (major assignments and tests will be listed on the calendar) 

Intervention Strategies:

We will have academic class, academic support block, online resources, tutoring and intervention classes available throughout the year to support students who may need a little extra help.  

We look forward to working with you as we explore sixth grade mathematics.  If you ever need anything, please feel free to contact us.