The Woods Charter School

6th Grade Course 2 Syllabus

Mrs. Kirstin Morrison
2008 - 2009

Students and Families,

Welcome to 6th Grade Course 2 at Woods! In addition to strengthening your mathematics skills, our
course will require you to apply knowledge from your past mathematics courses. Timely completion
of the daily homework assignments is crucial to your mastery of the material and success in this
course. This course will prepare you for the 6th grade EOG exam as well as mathematics applications
in your future. If you feel lost or confused in any way, do not hesitate to ask for assistance right away.
I will do everything that I can to help every student succeed in learning. I will be available for extra
help after school from 3:15PM – 4:15 PM on Wednesdays, but you may also feel free to contact me via
e-mail or phone at any time. Please see my faculty webpage on www.woodscharter.org and the course
blog at www.woods6thmath.blogspot.com for additional course information. I look forward to
working with you toward your individual success in this course and beyond!

Sincerely,
Kirstin Morrison
919-960-8353 x 218
kmorrison@woodscharter.org

SUPPLY LIST
Students will bring in during first week of school and leave in classroom:
• Mead composition book or spiral notebook for “math journal”

Students will need to bring every day:

• Textbook (Glencoe Mathematics Applications and Concepts Course 2)
• 3-Ring Binder with loose-leaf or Spiral Notebook dedicated to math and folder
• Daily homework on loose-leaf paper (completed neatly with work shown)
• Pencils/Eraser (no pen permitted)
• Calculator (TI-34 II/Multiview)

Please note: Sharing items during a quiz/test is not permitted and will be considered cheating. This
includes sharing of calculators. Please bring your own supplies to class every day. Preparedness for
class will be part of a daily grade.

DAILY HOMEWORK
Homework will be posted on the board and class blog (www.woods6thmath.blogspot.com). It is the
student’s responsibility to copy their assignments into an assignment book. Announced quizzes and
tests will be posted on the board and blog in a timely manner and updated as necessary to meet the
needs of the class.

In the event of a student’s absence from class, the student should make every effort to contact a
classmate or email me to find out the assignment in order to refrain from falling behind.
GRADING POLICY
Each quarter’s grade will be determined by the following criteria:
40% Tests & Major Projects
30% Quizzes & Mini Projects
30% Homework & Classwork

The final course grade for the year will be determined by the following:
25% Quarter 1
25% Quarter 2
25% Quarter 3
25% Quarter 4

Students will be given a grade report sheet at minimum half-way through each quarter. Please share
your grade information with your Parents/Guardians, and address any concerns with me immediately.

COURSE OUTLINE
While adjustments may be made throughout the year to fit the individual needs of the students, the
current syllabus includes the following topics:
Fall Semester
Chapter 1 Decimal Patterns and Algebra
Chapter 2 Statistics: Analyzing Data
Chapter 3 Algebra: Integers
Chapters 1-3 Cumulative Exam/Unit Project (TBD)
Chapter 4 Algebra: Linear Equations and Functions
Chapter 5 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Chapter 6 Applying Fractions
Chapters 4-6 Cumulative Exam/Unit Project (TBD)
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
Spring Semester
Chapter 7 Ratios and Proportions
Chapter 8 Applying Percent
Chapter 9 Probability
Chapters 7-9 Cumulative Exam/Unit Project (TBD)
Chapter 10 Geometry
Chapter 11 Geometry: Measuring 2D Figures
Chapter 12 Geometry: Measuring 3D Figures
EOG Preparation
Chapters 10-12 Cumulative Exam/Unit Project (TBD)
6th Grade EOG Exam

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If a student is in need of extra help, please contact me immediately in person, on the phone, or by e-
mail. Options include tutoring, internet resources, and additional math book resources. Get help
ASAP! Remember, I am here to help you learn and succeed in math and at Woods!