6th Grade Mathematics Description
Instructor
Course Overview
Ms. Chelsea Huber
Welcome to Columbus Collegiate Academy! Mathematics is one of the most important
courses you will take this year. We will focus on rigorous sixth-grade topics including a
review of arithmetic and geometry, and an intro to algebra and statistics concepts.
Phone
(614) 859-0019
Email
chuber@
unitedschoolsnetwork.org
I am so excited to work with all of you and open the doors for success in your future
classes by working hard today! By the end of 6th grade, you will be fluent in using the
four main operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing) on whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and integers. Through hard-work and diligence, you will also have
the problem-solving skills to work with ratios, geometry, and equations. Overall, you
will leave this class with the strong base knowledge and confidence you need to have a
successful middle school mathematics career.
Website:
Mshubersmath.weebly.com
Major Units of Study
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7.
Boot Camp, Need-to-Knows
Epic Proportions, Ratios and Unit Rates
Operation: Operations, Arithmetic Operations
Let’s Be Rational, Rational Numbers
Express Yourself, Expressions and Equations
Shaping Up, Area, Surface Area, and Geometry
Data Mining, Statistics
Homework Policy
How to Contact
Best Way:
I prefer email! I will also
respond to calls and texts sent
before 8pm. When leaving a
message don’t forget your
name and number, and
question!
Our School
Columbus Collegiate
Academy, Dana Ave
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
614-545-9570
2015-2016 School Year
Homework is given out and collected daily, and is considered incomplete if work is
not shown. If you have a question on the homework, first, look over the daily packet. If
you still cannot find the answer, check our website! I have linked each unit to its Khan
Academy page, and a “tips for parents” sheet is available there as well. Feel free to
contact me using the method in the left-hand column if you still have questions.
Homework is a large part of the trimester grade, so it is pertinent that students submit it
every day. If you are not happy with a grade you receive on your homework,
resubmissions will be collected and graded at no loss of points until the end of the unit.
If a student does not have their homework for the day, they must attend homework
center to complete missing assignments. Students with an unexcused absence do not
attend homework center, but do need to complete their missing homework for credit.
Any missing assignments should be completed and submitted the next school day. All
homework not complete or submitted on time is an automatic five dollar deduction.
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Resources
There are many resources available for extra mathematics practice or help at home! Below are some of those resources.
Personal Note: I highly suggest Khan Academy for any family that wants free, extra help! Great explanations and extra
practice!
 Khanacademy.org
Allows students to track their progress, watch videos of examples, and practice skills.
 Purplemath.com
Offers lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step directions for parents and teachers.
 IXL.com
Students can solve 20 practice problems per day for free on any searchable topic.
 Coolmath4kids.com
Offers fun math-related games for students. Some are more educational than others.
 iReady.com
We use this in class! Students can also access the program at home
 ccadanasixthgrade.weebly.com Our class website! Check here for all of your classes’ information
Grading System
Points
Total Points
% of Grade
Trimester COMP
50
50
14.3
Unit Tests
20-40 each
Unit Quizzes
8-20 each
150
42.85
Projects
20-30 each
Homework
4-8 each
Class Work
3-6 each
150
42.85
Exit Tickets
3-6 each
350
100
Total
Additional Information about Ms. Huber
Ms. Huber is a sixth grade mathematics teacher at CCA – Dana. In the mathematics course, Ms. Huber works with students
to develop their math skills and create a deep understanding of mathematics processes. This is her second year at CCA Dana.
Prior to joining the United Schools Network, Ms. Huber taught middle school mathematics in Cleveland through the Teach
for America program. While in Cleveland, Ms. Huber's students earned the highest average growth per student on the Ohio
Achievement Assessments in the state. Ms. Huber earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from Miami University with a
major in Adolescent/Young Adult Mathematics Education and a minor in Special Education. At Cleveland State University,
Ms. Huber earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics.
2015-2016 School Year
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