Mrs. Bothers, Ms. Newman, Mrs. Ledesma, Ms. Siano, Ms.
Jordan , & Mr. Shaw 6th Grade Math
Contact Info
• Email• [email protected] • [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected] • [email protected]• [email protected]
• Blog: http://cobblearning.net/ecmsmath6/
Remind101 (Bothers’ class)
Math 6 ~ (2ND, 5TH, and 6TH Periods!)
Text (858) 386-7435 with the message @bothers6
OR
Email [email protected] and leave the subject and body blank.
Remind101 (Bothers’ class)
Math 6/7 ~ (1st Period ONLY!)
Text (858) 386-7435 with the message @bothers67
OR
Email [email protected] and leave the subject and body blank.
Textbook / Resources• Blog (also linked on ECMS website):• McGraw-Hill online access
– student login info coming soon!
• Study Island (students will be given username and password next week!)
• Skills Tutor• Edmodo may also be implemented in some
classes
•MSG!!!
NEED HELP???
• We are offering weekly Math 6 help sessions every Thursday morning!
• 8:15-8:45am
• Locations will be posted on the blog
MATH – How can you help your child be ready?• Make sure your child is completing nightly homework• Check the blog for fun games and videos if your child
isn’t proficient• Make sure your child is studying for Friday’s quiz/test• Use the MSG!! (The study guide for the unit is already
there!!)• Be knowledgeable of the topics your child is learning,
and point them out in everyday situations. Show them math in the “real world” to help them see the relevance.
• Ask your child to show you what he or she is learning
Morning Procedures
• Breakfast (must go before homeroom)
8:45 – 9:05
• Lockers / Restroom Break (Before Homeroom)
• Homeroom 8:45 – 9:10 (40 Book Challenge)
• ECTV Morning Announcements
9:10 – 9:15
SCHOOL RULES
• Dress Code (see Student Agenda)
– The following is not acceptable…holes in any garment, leggings/jeggings (worn under a skirt/dress/shorts or alone), pajama pants, flip flops, sport slides, tank tops
• Behavior•Appropriate behavior is essential to a successful school year
{this includes following directions / instructions}
•Cats Cash (redeemable Thursday mornings)•Demerits (see student agenda!)
Classroom Procedures• Agenda
– write homework daily– Behavior Card (see demerit system)
• Homework….MOST nights!! • When in doubt check the Math blog!
• Daily Assignments– Warm-up or Computation Challenge (a.k.a. “Timed Tuesday”)– Check or Review Homework assignment– Activator– Classwork – Closing / Homework
• Quiz or Test every Friday
Got Work?• Make-up Work
– It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all work is made up.
– WHILE YOU WERE OUT Box and/or Check Math BLOG
– Number of days absent plus one additional day to turn in work.
• Late Work– Students who turn in
late work will receive partial credit.
– 10 points will be deducted for each day late (up to three days)
Math Supplies• 70 page Spiral Notebook• Pencils w/ erasers, handheld sharpener with cover• Math Folder or Math section in binder• Notebook paper
Math Survival Guide:• Colored pencils • Composition Books (2)• Roll of clear tape (4+)• Scissors • Glue sticks (4+)
Grading ~ Math 6 Grading Procedures
Tests / Performance Tasks 30%
Quizzes 25%
Classwork 25%
Homework 10%
Warm-Ups & Computation Challenges 5%
Online Practice 5%
Grading Scale
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 74 – 79
D 70 – 73
F 0 - 69
Grading ~ Math 6/7 Grading Procedures
Tests / Performance Tasks 30%
Quizzes 20%
Classwork 25%
Homework 10%
Warm-Ups & Computation Challenges 5%
Online Practice 10%
Grading Scale
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 74 – 79
D 70 – 73
F 0 - 69
Math 6 Curriculum
Math 6/7 Curriculum
*Students must maintain 85 test average and exceed on CRCT to continue on this math track.
Rewards & Discipline
Rewards:•Honor Roll•No Demerit Party•Paw Tracks•Student of the Month/Week•Cats Cash
Discipline:•Demerit System•Lunch Detention•In-Team Isolation•ISS/OSS