Syllabus 6th Grade Math

Maryland School for the Deaf

School Year: 2016-2017
Teacher: Mr. Calvin D. Doudt
Room: Ely Building, Classroom #18
Email: Calvin.Doudt@msd.edu
Website: http://calvindoudt.weebly.com/
MSD Middle School Website: http://msdmiddleschoolfrederick.weebly.com/
School phone: 240-575-2977 (Middle School Dept.)
Daily Schedule: 9th/10th Period
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6th Grade Math Syllabus

2016-2017
Text: Mathematics Course One, Glencoe (CCSS)
https://www.mheonline.com/glencoemath/
Goal: To develop students into confident and proficient problem solvers in class, on
assessments, and in real-world situations. Course One will help provide a solid foundation for
further study in mathematics by strengthening students computational, procedural, and problemsolving skills. Students will learn to translate real-life situations to mathematical models and
obtain solutions.
Course Objectives:

To develop the foundation needed in higher-level mathematics courses.

To encourage organizational procedural strategies for problem solving.
To increase intellectual self-confidence.
To encourage critical and analytical thinking.
To encourage observation and application of skills in real life situations.

Course Content:
Decimals and Integers
Using Estimation Strategies
Adding and subtracting decimals
Multiplying decimals
Dividing Decimals
Measuring in Metric Units
Comparing and Ordering Integers
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Order of operations and the Distributive Property
Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Exponents, Factors, and Fractions
Exponents and Order of Operations
Divisibility Tests
Prime Factorization
Using LCM and GCF
Simplifying Fractions
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Comparing Fractions and decimals
Fractions and decimals
Rational Numbers
Scientific Notation
Negative Exponents
Operations with Fractions
Estimating with Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Changing Units in the Customary System
Solving Puzzles
Choosing Appropriate Units
Precision
Estimating in Different Systems
Equations and Inequalities
Evaluating and writing Algebraic Expressions
Using Number Sense to Solve Equations
Solving Equations by Adding or Subtracting
Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing
Exploring Two-Step Equations
Graphing and Writing Inequalities
Inequalities in Bar Graphs
Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting
Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Ratios
Unit Rates and Proportional Reasoning
Proportions
Solving Proportions
Exploring Similar Figures
Using Similar Figures
Maps and scale Drawings
Percents
Understanding Percents
Percents, fractions, and decimals
Percents Greater Than 100% or Less Than 1%
Finding a Percent of a Number
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
Solving percent Problems using Equations
Applications of Percent
Finding Percent of Change

Geometry
Lines and Planes
Measuring Angles
Identifying and Classifying Angles
Triangles
Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
Congruent Figures
Circles
Circle Graphs
Percents and Circle Graphs
Making a Circle Graph
Constructions

Measurement
Estimating Perimeter and area
Area of a Parallelogram
Perimeter and Area of a Triangle
Areas of Other Figures
Circumference and Area of a Circle
Areas of Irregular Figures
Square Roots and Irrational Numbers
Exploring Right Triangle
The Pythagorean Theorem
Three-Dimensional Figures
Surface Areas of prisms and Cylinders
Patterns and Rules
Patterns and Graphs
Finding Patterns
Number Sequences
Patterns and Tables
Function Rules
Using Tables, Rules, and Graphs
Simple and Compound Interest
Transforming Formulas
Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
Graphing Points in Four Quadrants
Geometry in the Coordinate Plane
Graphing Linear Equations
Finding the Slope of a Line
Graphing Nonlinear Relationships
Slides, Flips, and Turns
Translations
Line Symmetry and Reflections
Exploring Tessellations, Rotational Symmetry, and
Rotations
Displaying and Analyzing Data
Reporting Frequency
Venn Diagrams
Spreadsheets and Data Displays
Stem-and-Leaf plots
Random Samples and Surveys
Estimating Population Size
Using data to Persuade
Exploring Scatter Plots
Using Probability
Probability
Exploring Probability
Experimental probability
Sample Spaces
Using Data to Predict
Compound Events
Permutations

Combinations

Website Links
http://www.calvindoudt.weebly.com (Teacher weebly)
http://www.MSDmiddleschoolFrederick.weebly.com (MSD Frederick Middle School Weebly Page)
http://www.hcpss.org/academics/mathematics/curriculum/ (HCPSS Curriculum)

Online Support:

http://www.math.com/students/practice.html
http://www.ixl.com/
http://www.mathhelp.com/
http://www.videomathtutor.com/
http://www.softschools.com/math/games/
https://map-testing.wikispaces.com/
Daily Expectations: Be Prompt, Be Prepared, Be Positive and Be Polite!

Students should always show respect for others.

Students should use the restroom before or after class unless there is an
emergency.
Students should always bring all materials (textbook, daily pocket folder, paper,
pencils, and eraser) to class.
Students should be punctual.
Students should enter the classroom quietly.
Students should always be prepared.
Students should be ready with open textbook and homework on desk.
Students should document any types of assignments that will be due.
Classroom Rules:

Raise hand to be recognized.

Always respect fellow students and your teachers.
Never make fun of incorrect answers given by others
Do not leave your seat without permission.
Act responsibly at all times.
No eating or drinking in the classroom.
Remain seated until the teacher dismisses you
CLASS SUPPLY LIST
PENCILS and ERASERS
TWO-THREE inches RING BINDERS
COMPASS
GRAPH PAPER
CALCULATOR (TI-84 encouraged)
PROTRACTOR

LINE PAPERS WITH 3 holes

BOOK COVER
GLUE STICKS
2 COMPOSITION BOOK
EXPO MARKERS
COLOR PENCILS / MARKERS

Extra Credit Policy: There will be no extra credit given out in class. Students are expected to do
their best inside and outside of class every day.
Grading System: This grading system is adopted by Maryland School for the Deaf.
Classwork 10%
Homework 10%
Assessment 80%
Tests will always be announced. Quizzes may or may not be announced. Homework is a way to
practice what you learned in the classroom. We are team. We both share the workload. With that
being said, my policy is on homework is pretty firm. Homework will be due the day after it is
assigned. If an assignment is late, there will be a 10% deduction for each day it is late. After
three days, the assignment will be a 0.
My Weebly: Homework will be posted on the middle school weebly page under my name (Calvin
Doudt) @ http://msdmiddleschoolfrederick.weebly.com/homework.html#/ PowerPoints and Notes
will be posted at my Weebly page as well (http://calvindoudt.weebly.com/) Please do not hesitate
to contact me if you have questions regarding the weebly page.
Overall Average
(100%-90%)
(89%- 80%)
(79%- 70%)
(69%-60%)
(59% & below)

Grade
A
B
C
D
F

Regular (Rubic Scores)

4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
0 points

Absences:

If a student is absent, it is the STUDENTS responsibility to arrange with the

teacher for a make-up session. This must be done within a reasonable amount of
time after the student returns to school. (Usually two to three days!) Students are
still required to make-up work if they have an unexcused absence.
Questions or Concerns:
I am a dedicated teacher who is here to help you whenever possible. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me. You can email me at Calvin.Doudt@msd.edu. I would be
happy to meet with you in person to discuss the success of your child. Please email me to set up
an appointment. I hope all of this information has been helpful to you. Thank you for giving me the
opportunity to educate your child. I look forward to working with you during the upcoming school
year.

Calvin D. Doudt
Math Teacher
Middle School Dept.

Students Name:
__________________________________________________________
We have both read and understand the syllabus that
explains the expectations and grading policy and understand
for Mr. Doudts class.

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Student Signature
Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the

syllabus, please feel free to contact me at
Calvin.Doudt@MSD.edu
Thank you.