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.
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
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