Mr. Cesar A. Pulido
Mathematics
6th Grade Advanced
2014 – 2015 Syllabus
Course Description:
The following topics will be covered throughout the year:
I.
Operations with Multi-Digit Whole
Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions
VIII.
Volume and Surface Area
II.
Ratio and Rates
IX.
Statistical Measures
III.
Proportional Reasoning with
Percents
X.
FSA Comprehensive Standards
Review
IV.
Integers, Rational Numbers, and
the Coordinate Place
XI.
Addition and Subtraction of
Rational Numbers
V.
Expressions
XII.
Multiplication and Division of
Rational Numbers
VI.
Equations and Inequalities
XIII.
VII.
Area
Simplifying Expressions and
Properties of Operations
Additionally, as part of this course the students will receive instruction on:
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Test taking best practices
Analytical and organizational skills, including high quality presentation work
Objective reasoning
Technological skills through the use of computers
The students will also receive instruction using the analytical process and interpretation of word
problems through vocabulary growth, critical reading, and technical writing.
Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor:
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Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor is a fundamental part of this 6th grade Advanced Math course. It
is an online based practice program designed to provide the student with differentiated independent
practice, and that automatically accommodates to the student’s particular weaknesses and provides
targeted practice. The Cognitive Tutor project is not an optional practice. There will be weekly
graded deadlines.
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The students will have in-class computer time to work on their Cognitive Tutor project. However, this
time will not be enough to meet the weekly deadline. It is the students’ responsibility to work on their
project at home, and make previsions for personal matters that may interfere with the timely
completion of their assignment.
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Additionally, the use of classroom computers is a privilege. Any student who mishandles or
misuses the computer equipment may lose this privilege altogether.
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The weekly deadline will always be Sunday 8:00 PM. This deadline was chosen to give the student
sufficient time to complete their Cognitive Tutor Project deadline. Given the extensive amount of time
provided for the completion of the Cognitive Tutor deadline, the grade earned is final.
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The only technical support the teacher can provide is to re-start an unresponsive problem. For any
other technical help, such as program not loading or not having the correct version of JAVA®, the
students are responsible to contact Carnegie’s tech Support personnel.
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The only grades a student may receive are A for a completed deadline or F for an incomplete or
missed deadline. Partial credit will not be awarded for partially completed deadlines. This is an
administrative guideline and cannot be changed.
Grading:
GRADE
A=
B=
C=
D=
NUMERICAL
VALUE
100% - 90%
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
69% - 60%
F=
I=
59% 0
0%
VERBAL
INTERPRETATION
Outstanding progress
Above average progress
Average progress
Lowest acceptable
progress
Failure
Incomplete
Grading Categories
Tests
Quizzes
Projects (Carnegie)
Class work/Homework
40%
30%
20%
10%
Criteria for credit:
Class Work
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The textbook will be used daily and the pages pertaining to the topic to be discussed must always be
brought to class in the class binder.
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All materials must be brought to class daily. Sharing of materials is highly discouraged (and shall be
penalized during assessments).
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Lost worksheets or study packets will not be replaced. All previsions will be made to have handed
material available through the school’s website, www.doralacademyprep.org, but no guarantees can
be made.
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Class work will be given daily. Failure to bring in textbook and/or class materials may result in a grade
of zero for participation.
Homework
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Homework is assigned daily, and it is due by next class, unless otherwise specified.
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Homework may or may not be posted on the school’s website, but it will be assigned during class and
posted on the board. It is the students’ responsibility to copy it down before the end of class.
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Extraordinary assignments (as well as Carnegie deadlines) will be posted on the school’s website.
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Homework grading is based on completion, unless stated otherwise. All work must be shown, and
all instructions must be followed through to receive full credit. There are no exceptions. In general,
showing only answers will not be accepted as a valid homework completion.
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Homework completion is of utmost importance to succeed in this course. Late assignments will not be
graded, unless it is make-up work from an absence. Make-up work will not be accepted after the
material has been tested.
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All work must be done in pencil. Homework turned in ink will not be accepted. All work must be
legible, and must be clearly marked with the student’s name, date, period, and assignment title.
Papers lacking a name will not receive credit.
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Every week you are to print out a copy of your grades and have it signed by your parents. This
is called a GRADESLIP. This is to ensure that both you and your parents are cognizant of your
performance in the class, and are taking the appropriate measures to keep up. These will be
kept on file in class. If you bring the GRADESLIP in with no parent signature, it will count as a
0. There is no make-up for GRADESLIPS.
Tests and Quizzes
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Testing dates, as well as any testing support material, will be posted on the school’s website.
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Tests and Quizzes must be completed following all instructions to receive full credit. All work
must be shown, including complete sentences when required.
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Any student absent on a test day must have an excused absence or will automatically receive a zero
for that test’s grade.
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Make-up tests will be administered upon the student’s return to class, either during class or before or
after school, depending on the circumstances. It is the student’s responsibility to request any test, or
make-up work, upon re-joining the class.
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Tests must be completed in pencil. Any test completed in ink will have 10 points deducted from the
final grade.
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The use of a cell phone, an MP3 player, or any other personal electronic device with a
calculator application during a test will result in the automatic invalidation of the test, and an
automatic grade of zero.
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Materials will not be provided during any test. All students are responsible to bring their own
materials. Sharing of materials during a test will be penalized with a 10 point deduction, or automatic
invalidation of test, at the teacher’s discretion, and depending on severity and frequency of infraction.
Cumulative Exams
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Cumulative exams will be given throughout the year after the completion of each chapter. It is
important for students to continuously review the previously taught material, as it will be applied in
future concepts and tested on the Florida State Assessment in the Spring.
Extra Credit
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Extra credit will not be assigned on an individual basis and when assigned must be fully competed to
be eligible for grading. Incomplete assignments will not be graded.
Academic Dishonesty:
Students are expected to be honest and ethical in all their academic work. Academic dishonesty is
defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas:
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Cheating – use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids
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Fabrication – falsification or invention of any information
Assisting - helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty
Tampering – altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents
Plagiarism – representing the words or ideas of another person as one’s own.
Academic dishonesty will immediately result in a grade of zero.
Attendance:
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Due to our block schedule, an absence to a class is equivalent to two absences.
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An absent student is responsible to obtain the information/topic covered during their absence.
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An absent student will be held responsible for getting all make-up work. Being absent from class may
hinder a student’s academic progress. If possible, don’t miss class at all.
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Students missing class for extra curricular activities are not exempt from assigned work deadlines. An
absent student participating on an extra curricular activity is responsible for any assigned material,
and must request make-up work/test upon returning to class.
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As stated in the Parent Handbook: “Teachers are required to provide students with make-up
assignments once the absence has been excused; however, it is the responsibility of the student
to request the assignments from the teacher(s).”
Tardy:
In an effort to maintain to a minimum the disruptions to class time because of tardy students, the
administration has set the following rules:
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Students tardy to their first period, or caught on a Tardy Hall Sweep during the day, will not be
allowed into the classroom, will receive an unexcused absence for that period, and will not be allowed
to make up the day’s work.
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Students tardy to a class without a Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) official hall pass
may receive a detention, at the teacher’s discretion.
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In the event that a student is tardy to a class without a MDCPS official hall pass on a test day, the
student will not be given extra time to complete the test.
Classroom Rules, Procedures and Expectations:
1. Come to class prepared with all necessary materials, and assigned homework to hand in upon
entering the classroom.
2. Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. This means having your class materials out,
pencil sharpened, and working on the warm-up for the day.
3. Comply with instructions the first time they are given.
4. Be respectful and courteous towards all your teachers, all your peers, and all school personnel.
This includes respect towards school’s and peers’ property.
5. Participate in class discussions and activities in a constructive and positive manner.
6. There will be no eating, drinking from cans, or gum chewing in class. Water bottles with a cap are
permitted, except on the computer area.
7. Profanity, in any language, will not be tolerated.
8. Personal electronics will be confiscated on sight and sent to administration. No exceptions.
Behavioral Consequences (not necessarily in this order):
1. Verbal Warning
2. Confiscation of item(s)
3. Student conference with teacher
4. Phone call/letter home
5. Detention/Saturday School
6. Parent, teacher, and student conference
7. Referral to Principal
Required Materials:
1. 1” Three ring binder, divided into Warm-Up, Textbook/Class Notes, CW/Skills Practice,
HW/Assignments, and Carnegie Notes, and. This binder should not be shared with any other
class.
2. Lined Paper and Graph Paper
3. Pencils or mechanical pencils and extra lead
4. Red pens for reviewing homework, quizzes, and tests
5. Highlighters
6. $5.00 Materials Fee (cash only)
Wish List
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Copy paper
#2 pencils / lead pencils
Red Pens
Paper Towel
Baby Wipes / Disinfectant Wipes
Kleenex/ Tissue Paper
Germ-X
If you wish to donate any of these items to my classroom, please complete the donation form
and provide with a receipt (or a copy of it) attached to the form, and send it with the item. I thank
you in advance for your donation.
Note to parents:
It is my goal that all my students are successful in their math course. I will assist all students in any way I can.
However, I alone cannot ensure your child’s success. It is of utmost importance that your child attends school,
completes homework daily, and turns in all assigned work on a timely manner.
I urge you to emphasize to them that, ultimately, the responsibility for their learning befalls upon them. The
combination of all these aspects will determine your child’s success. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly
appreciated.
If you need to contact me I can be reached by phone at (305) 591- 0020 and at my e-mail,
cpulido@dadeschools.net (this is always the best way to reach me). For weekly course updates, please visit my page
at the school’s website, www.doralacademyprep.org.
Place this syllabus permanently in your class binder. This syllabus will be available in its
entirety through the school’s website: http://www.doralacademyprep.org
Permanent Parent/Student Information Form
STUDENT NAME: _____________________ STUDENT ID NUMBER: ______________ PERIOD: ____
Parental and Student Agreement
I have read the syllabus for Mr. Pulido’s 6th Grade Advanced Math Class and understand the
extent, requirements, and expectations for this course. I understand that this syllabus will be available at
Doral Academy Prep’s website throughout the school year for reference purposes.
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Note: Failure to return this signature portion does not excuse the student from complying with any of the
course requirements and expectations included on the syllabus.
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