WINTER BREAK PACKET

This Winter Break Packet is 100 points and is graded for accuracy not completion.
Anything you get wrong or do not show work for will be marked against you.
YOU MUST SHOW WORK FOR CREDIT FOR EACH PROBLEM.
Failure to complete the packet at your best will result in a lowering of your grade (possibly by 2 letter grades).
This should be taken as if you were taking the FCAT. Students who pass this winter break packet show great chances of passing the actual FCAT in April. Do your BEST!!
If your packet is lost you may email Ms. Johnson for a new copy that you can print at tuttles1@duvalschools.org
A DAY STUDENTS- DUE JANUARY 7th (includes classes 1A and 3A)
B DAY STUDENTS- DUE JANUARY 6th (includes classes 7B and 8B)
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED 

Unit 5 Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents UPDATED daily!!!

12/05 and 12/06
Red Textbook Page 307 #s 11, 13, 18, 20, 22
3A ONLY- fractions reteach packet (odds only) 50 point assignment; MUST show work for any credit

12/09 and 12/10
Red Textbook Page 308 #s 35,37,41,43,44 and The Learning Target 1 and 2 Packet (if not completed in class)

12/11 and 12/12
Red Textbook Pg 312 #s 1-20 PRACTICE TEST
1A- test will be next wednesday
7B and 8B test will be next tuesday
Be on the lookout for winter packets! 100 point test grade (graded for accuracy not just completion)

Notes for Unit 5 Converting Fraction, Decimal, and Percents

Converting Decimal to Fraction

Converting Fraction to Decimals

Converting Percent to Decimal and Decimal to Percent

Fraction to Percent and Percent to Fraction

Converting Chart

Unit 4 Homework Continued- Operations with Rational Numbers- Decimals and Fractions (UPDATED DAILY)

11/15 and 11/18
Page 112 #s 29-32 and Page 113 #s 37-38 in red textbook
(multiplying fractions)
11/19 and 11/20
Page 137 #s 35, 39, 40, 44, 45, 49 in red textbook
(multiplying and dividing fractions)
11/21 and 11/22
Practice Test Page 138 #s 1-19  in red textbook
TEST NEXT CLASS
11/25 and 11/26
Recycle test using the correct steps!
1. must show new work and new answer
2. explain your mistake
3. key words from problem and their meanings

Look here for notes from the math journal to help you on your homework! :)

1. mixed numbers- use c method; whole #s go over 1
2. Cross simplify
3. Multiply numerators and denominators
4. Simplify again if possible

1. mixed numbers- use c method; whole #s go over 1
2. Keep Change Flip! KCF
3. Cross simplify
4. Multiply numerators and denominators
4. Simplify again if possible

Enrichment Math Games

Subtracting Decimals- Hoop shoot
http://www.math-play.com/subtracting-decimals-game.html

All types of decimal problems
http://www.quia.com/cb/95593.html

Unit 4 Homework- Operations with Rational Numbers (fractions and decimals) Check here for hw pages that were assigned! (Updated Daily!)

Wednesday 10/23 and Thursday 10/24

Grey Workbook page 10 #s 11-15 must show work using the three steps we learned in class!

Monday 11/04 and Tuesday 11/05
Worksheet on place value, +, -, x, and / decimals

Wednesday 11/06 and Thursday 11/07
Test Review Page 80 #s 1-23 in RED TEXTBOOK

Friday 11/08 and Tuesday 11/12
Test on +, -, x, and / decimals NEXT class period!!! Practice Test (MUST show work)

Wednesday 11/13 and Thursday 11/14
Test Corrections on missed questions from test; test corrections are NOT optional and 10 points will be deducted for not recycling missed questions by the given due date
1. state the new answer and show your work on how you got the new answer
2. what was your mistake?
3. what key words helped you solve this problem and what are their meanings?


Notes!!! Use these to help you if you don't have your math journal at home! :)

place value!

Adding and Subtracting Decimals and Fractions

The Rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals!

Estimating and Rounding!

Practice Problems! with decimals

Unit 3 Homework- Functions! Check Here for homework pages that were assigned!! (UPDATED DAILY)

October 4th and October 7th
Grey Workbook Page 120 #s 1,2,3,4,7
Finish worksheet on expressions (must show work)

October 8th and October 9th
Grey Workbook Page 122 #s 1, 3, 9, 11, 12

October 10th and October 11th
Grey Workbook Page 124 #s 1-8

October 14th and October 15th
Inequalities and Functions Practice Test (front and back) form 1A
Flashcards- Inequalities (which you have from your last test)
                   How to find the input
                   How to find the output
                   How to find the function rule
                   How to write an equation using a function rule
                   How to graph a table on a coordinate plane
Test on Functions and Inequalities is NEXT CLASS!!!! 

October 16th and 17th
Recycle test on Functions and Inequalities (if applicable)
Remember the Math Journal Check #2 will be on FRIDAY for B day students and MONDAY for A day students. If you are missing pages you will be given 0% for each missing bellringer or notes section as well as unnumbered pages and disorganization. If you were absent you should get these items from a friend.

CGA is next week, if student shows improvement from baseline at beginning of year then student will receive free 100 test grade on final grade for the first 9 weeks. CGA WILL count as a grade for the 1st 9 weeks. If the data is not in by 10/23 then CGA data will be applicable to the 2nd 9 weeks grades. 

plotting points on a coordinate plane

function tables

plotting function tables on a coordinate plane

practice problems!

Unit 2 Homework- Inequalities! Check Here for homework pages that were assigned!! (UPDATED DAILY)

Here are your homework assignments. Continue to scroll down to find notes from our lessons to help you with the homework. If you continue to struggle at home please come in for tutoring after school!

Tuesday 09/17 and Wednesday 09/18

Grey Workbook Page 138 #s 1-5

Thursday 09/19 and Friday 09/20 
Grey Workbook Page 134 #s 1-5

Monday 09/23 and Tuesday 09/24
No homework due to i-Ready testing

Wednesday 09/25 and Thursday 09/26
Practice Test 1 and 2 if not completed in class
Flashcards should be made on these specific learning targets-
*use math journal notes to make flashcards
1. the 4 inequality signs and their names
2. how to solve a one step and two step inequality
3. how to graph an inequality
4. key words to help write an inequality
TEST ON TUESDAY 10/01 for A Day students and WEDNESDAY 10/02 for B Day Students

Unit 2 Notes from Class- Inequalities

Inequality Signs

One Step Inequalities (Solving and Graphing)

Two Step Inequalities (Solving and Graphing)

Key Words for Writing Inequalities

greater than or equal to, minimum amount, atleast

more than, greater than

Less than, fewer than

less than or equal to, maximum amount, no more than

Unit 1 Homework! Equations and Expressions- Check here for HW pages that were assigned! (UPDATED DAILY)

Here are your homework assignments. Continue to scroll down to find notes from our lessons to help you with the homework. If you continue to struggle at home please come in for tutoring after school! 
Monday and Tuesday 08/26 and 08/27
Grey Workbook- Properties Page 102 #s 1,2,3,4,7 bonus #12
Wednesday and Thursday 08/28 and 08/29
Grey Workbook- Solving Expressions Page 94 #s 8,11,13,14,16
                            Solving Expressions Page 95 #s 1,4,7,9,21
Tuesday and Wednesday 09/03 and 09/04
Grey Workbook- Solving Equations Page 106 #s 13, 20, 21, 26
Thursday and Friday 09/05 and 09/06
Grey Workbook- Solving Two Step Equations Page 118 #s 1, 2, 8, 19, 20, 21
Monday and Tuesday 09/09 and 09/10
Grey Workbook- Solving Two Step Equations Page 118 #s 3, 4, 9, 12, 16
Math Journals will be checked FRIDAY (A DAY students) and THURSDAY (B DAYstudents) so make sure your math journals are organized and up to date!
TEST on WEDNESDAY (A DAY students) and THURSDAY (B DAY students) on expressions and equations, come prepared!!
Friday and Monday 09/13 and 09/16
Finish test corrections if you did not finish in class!!!
Test Correction Requirements:
1. New Answer (with new work shown if necessary)
2. Mistake (explained with reason)
3. Key Words in the problem that helped you solve the problem and their meaning

Notes from Class! Find pictures of our notes HERE online! :) Expressions and Equations

If you struggle with any of these items at home, please come in for tutoring after school! :)
Solving Expressions-
Use PEMDAS!

                          

Solving One Step Equations-
1. Isolate the variable by using the inverse operation! (do the opposite of what is being done to the variable!)
2. What you do on one side you must do to the other (properties of equality)

Inverse operation of subtracting is adding

Inverse operation of adding is subtracting

Inverse operation of dividing is multiplying

Inverse operation of multiplying is dividing

Properties of Numbers

Associative Property-
Grouping changes
(4 + 1) + 2 = 4 + (1 + 2)
Works for multiplication and addition ONLY

Commutative Property-
Position changes
7 + 3 = 3 + 7
Works for multiplication and addition ONLY

Identity Property-
Number keeps it's own identitiy
7 x1 = 7 multiplicative identity
7 + 0 = 7  additive identity

Distributive Property-
Distribute the number outside of the ( )'s to the numbers inside ( )'s using multiplication
3(x + 5) = 3x +15
Solving TWO STEP EQUATIONS
*Work towards the variable (undo what's hanging off the side by the variable first, then undo what is right next to the variable)
*Use the inverse operation to get the variable by itself (opposite operations)
*What you do on one side you must do to the other

Curriculum Paper for MJ1 and Enrichment Math

Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School

Curriculum Paper                     MJ1 Advanced and Enrichment Math                   Ms. Stacey Johnson

Welcome to 6^th Grade Math with Ms. Johnson’s class! It is going to be a fantastic and busy year!  Please do not be overwhelmed by this handbook; it is so you will not be surprised at what is expected of you throughout the school year. My contact: tuttles1@duvalschools.org

TOP TEN STUDENT SUCCESS TIPS – if you follow these tips, you will have an AMAZING year in math!!!

1. Bring agenda daily – at the end of each day, students are required to copy down their homework assignments into their agendas.  Parents should look for homework in the student’s agenda or on the classroom blog. http://johnsonhw.blogspot.com/
2. Study!  Yes, you need to study for math, just like any other subject.  You can study vocabulary words, re-read or re-write your notes, make outlines, and practice, practice, practice.  Besides your homework, you can practice additional problems on online games or using your online book.  The more you practice math, the better you will become.
3. Have excellent attendance and be on time.  It is very difficult to makeup work when you have missed the instruction to go along with it.  We don’t have time to teach the same lesson twice, so if you aren’t present it is your responsibility to obtain assistance afterschool or from a friend.
4. Complete work on time. I suggest you do your homework assignment the day that it is assigned.  This way, the information is still fresh in your mind, and you will not “forget” about the assignment. If you don’t have your name on your paper, I don’t know to whom to give the grade.
5. Come prepared with supplies.  Make sure you bring your agenda, homework, notebook, pencil, paper, and a positive attitude to class each day.  Come prepared, ready, and willing to learn.  This means participate, participate, and participate!
6. Never be afraid to ask for help.  If you don’t understand, ask questions! We are a team, and we want EVERYONE to succeed. After school tutoring is available until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. To attend afterschool tutoring, you must have prearranged with your parent/guardian to be picked up promptly at 4:30.  Students who do not secure transportation will not be invited back to tutoring.
7. Be organized! Students who are organized have a much easier sixth grade year.  If you are not a naturally organized person, it’s okay.  It is our goal to help students become more organized.  Organization is also a skill that becomes better with practice.  This is why math notebooks and math portfolios are required.  It will give you the tools you need to become better organized.
8. Believe in yourself, keep practicing, keep trying and NEVER GIVE UP!  Set goals for yourself and keep at it until you see results. Then, set a new goal.
9. Take good notes!  Taking notes helps you pay attention during the lesson, and the act of writing down information helps you retain the information.  In addition, notes, if taken correctly, are a great reference for homework and studying, in case you get stuck.  When taking notes, make sure you show ALL steps that are shown, with explanations for each step.  This way, you’ll remember exactly what to do when you get home.
10.  Have a positive attitude!  We want each day in our classroom to be the best that it can be.  We want everyone to be learning and have fun doing it.  The best way to achieve this is with a positive attitude.  If you are constantly complaining about everything that we do, it’s not going to be fun for you or the people around you.  Come to class with a smile on your face and ready to learn!

Grades are calculated on a points based system. Below includes the different types of assignments, a description of the assignment, and the points available for the assignment. Grades can be accessed through Grade Portal. You should check this regularly to make sure your student is on track. If you need login information please see/call our Guidance Secretary Ms. Cameron. On Grade Portal there will also be documentation of interventions for students who are struggling with specific topics. This is the main tool I will use to communicate with parents.

Baseline- (55 points)

Students will be given a pre-test (or baseline) in the beginning of every module. This baseline is at first not graded based on what is correct/incorrect, however instead it is graded on completion for 25 points. Baselines are in class assignments.

Towards the end of the module students will use this baseline as a review by correcting their mistakes. The corrections (recycling) for baselines are worth 30 points and must include:

●      Work shown for your correction that is visible (circled or in pen)

●      You must answer

1. What did you do incorrectly the first time?

 2. What are the steps to solve this problem correctly?

 3. What key words did you see that helped you solve the problem?

Homework- (scale of 1-5 points)

Homework will be consistent and will be assigned nightly. There will only be 5 questions a night for homework. These 5 questions are turned in and will be graded.  Students will have a chance to correct their homework based on feedback printed on the homework by the teacher. When the student resubmits the homework, points will be rewarded for missed questions. Students should take this time to use as practice and to learn from mistakes.

Exit Slips- (10 points)

Exit slips are used to “exit” a concept or learning target. These can be recycled like homework. Exit slips may be assigned in class at the beginning of class or at the end. Exit slips may also be assigned as homework.

Quiz- (20-50 points)

Quizzes will be announced in advance. Quizzes may be individual, partnered, or assigned in groups. Students are allowed to recycle (correct) missed questions. Corrections must be done exactly as they are done for the baseline and summative for ½ credit to be awarded back.  

Summative- (100 points)

Summatives are post-tests given at the end of a module and are taken individually. Recycling is also available for students. However, once again for ½ credit to be awarded back for missed questions, students must complete the corrections requirements (same for baselines and quizzes).

Reflex and iReady- (25 points)

More information on these items will be provided at the beginning of September. The district has yet to provide information to teachers about these online programs.

Math Journals- (100 Points)

Math Journals will be graded based on organization, neatness, completeness, and that effort has been implemented to ensure this is usable as a useful study tool for tests.

Late Work Policy-

NO LATE WORK

Academic Integrity-
I expect from my students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person.

6^th grade Classroom Expectations-

1.       Be Respectful

2.       Be Prepared

3.       Be on Time

4.       Be Present

5.       Be Proactive

CONSEQUENCES-

1.       Verbal Warnings

2.       Point Deduction on Class Dojo

3.       Time out/Student Conference

4.       Call Home/Parent Conference

5.       Administrator/ Referral

·         If the act is severe or habitual then steps may be skipped if necessary

6th Grade Supply List for Mrs. Johnson's class (MJ1 and Enrichment)

Subject/Teacher		Academic Supply List
Math
Johnson(Tuttle)		·         2 spiral notebooks of paper (for HW) ·          4 Composition books (for math journal/notes, bellringers, exit slips, and reflections) ·         Pencils ·         Dry erase markers

Welcome to Mrs. Johnson's Math Class!!!

Please look here to find updates on assignments for homework and group projects. You will also find to the left a place where I will make announcements on when the next update on grade portal will be. To the right are important links you will use regularly. Thanks for your hard work and dedication!!