Thursday, August 29, 2013

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






Friday, August 16, 2013

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 6th 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.
6th 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