Math 6 with Ms. Laila Muhammad
Mustangs Team
Textbook
Big Ideas Math 6 Textbook and Record and Practice Journal
Description
Math 6 is a Pre-Algebra course intended to prepare students for enrollment
in Algebra 1 in the eighth grade. In Math 6, students will learn to apply
rational numbers and equations to solve real-world problems.
Students will probe: How is mathematics used to model and describe events and relationships in my
life? Students will be required to take the Virginia SOL test for Sixth Grade Mathematics at the end of
the school year.
Units to be covered…pacing will be adjusted as necessary.
First Quarter
1. Expressions & Number Properties (SOL 6.5, 6.8, 6.19)
2. Operations with Fractions (SOL 6.4, 6.6)
Second Quarter
3. Multiplying & Dividing Decimals; Fraction, Decimal and Percent Equivalents (SOL 6.2 and 6.7)
4. Ratios and Rates (SOL 6.1, 6.2)
Third Quarter
5. Data Analysis (SOL 6.14 and 6.15)
6. Probability (SOL 6.16)
7. Equations (SOL 6.18)
Fourth Quarter
8. Integers and Sequences (SOL 6.3, 6.11, 6.17, 6.20)
9. Geometry (SOL 6.9, 6.10, 6.12 and 6.13)
Grading Scale and Policy
Letter Grade
Percentage
Quality Points
A
90-100
4
B+
87-89
3.5
B
80-86
3
C+
77-79
2.5
C
70-76
2
D+
67-69
1.5
D
60-69
1
* Student grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior.
* Quarterly grades are calculated through the accumulation of summative and formative
assessments.
* Quarterly grades will round up when the percentage is .5 or higher.
E
0-59
0
* Quarterly grades will be based on the following weighted scale:
Tests
Quizzes
Classwork
Homework
50%
25%
15%
10%
* The final grade will be the average of the four quality points for the quarterly grades.
Testing
Chapter tests will be given at the end of each chapter, approximately every 3 weeks. A variety of
other assessments will be given weekly. Countywide assessments will be given quarterly and serve
as preparation for the Standards of Learning end-of-course test. Quarterly County assessments will
not count as a grade.
Homework
Students will be assigned homework four to five nights per week. Regular practice builds confidence
and success, and homework completion is an important part of a student’s class preparation.
Homework, with all work shown, is due at the beginning of class. Students start with an overall
homework grade of 100 points. Missing homework will result in a deduction of 5 points per missing
assignment and must be submitted the following day. Some homework assignments will be collected
and graded. I will always let students know ahead of time if a homework assignment will be graded.
Class Organization and Materials
Each student is required to maintain a graph paper spiral notebook containing class notes and
homework. A math binder will contain important math resource handouts, returned tests and quizzes
and a supply of graph paper. Students should bring their spiral and a #2 pencil to class each day.
The Record and Practice Journals will be kept in the classroom. Each student was issued a textbook
to keep at home.
Calculators
Students may use calculators at home and on some tests and quizzes; however, calculators should
only be used as a way to check work. They do not take the place of showing work. Much of the work
in this class will be done by hand to develop and strengthen skills and concepts.
Absences
If a student is absent, he or she is encouraged to contact a study buddy
to find out what was covered and assigned in class that day. You may
also check Blackboard where I have a homework blog. The textbook and
its many resources can be accessed electronically. Take the initiative to
follow up with your teacher(s) after an extended absence to catch up on
what you missed.
Extra Help
I am available every day at lunch time for students to come in and receive additional help. Please
take the initiative to seek extra help when it’s needed. Your teachers are here to help you learn.