Team Falcons

Ms. Catherine Conley

cconley@sufferncentral.org

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Welcome to Sixth Grade Math

2023-2024

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Sixth Grade Math Units

• The Whole Numbers
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Negative Numbers
• Algebraic Expressions
• Equations and Inequalities
• Ratios and Rates
• Percent
• Area
• Solids
• Statistics
• Probability

**A detailed list of topics can be found here.

Google Classroom

• Homework assigned daily M-F. The Google Classroom stream will be updated daily listing the current homework assignment.
• A copy of the unit 1 book is posted as a downloadable file in the “Classwork” section of the Google Classroom so that pages can be printed at home if necessary.
• A copy of the daily class notes are posted on the “Stream” each day in Google Classroom
• When students are absent, it is their responsibility to copy the notes from Google Classroom and complete the homework assignment.

Multiplication Facts, Word Problems, IXL

• It is so important for students to MEMORIZE the multiplication facts.
• Reflex to the green light 5 times per week
• Multiplication & division facts drills
• Word problems will be incorporated into most lessons, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.
• IXL to be used for additional practice

Grading

• Homework - complete, neat, on time, all work shown, try your personal best
• Quizzes and tests
• Will be announced ahead of time
• In class and at home review assignments
• No retakes
• Checkpoint assignments
• Grades will be posted on Parent Portal
• Progress reports and report cards
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Accelerated Math in 7th Grade

• Two years of math in one year (7th and 8th grade math both taught in 7th grade)
• Pace is fast
• Students take Algebra 1 Regents Exam in 8th grade
• Placement will be determined at the end of 6th grade and it is based on a variety of things such as:
• NWEA, IXL Snapshot score, Lexile level, and Common Assessment scores

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• Please email me if your child is becoming frustrated or if you have any questions or concerns. cconley@sufferncentral.org

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Confusion frustration

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Understanding confidence

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Confident students are happy students!

Ask QUESTIONS during lessons!

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Steps to Success at SMS...

Believe in Yourself!!

Challenge yourself…

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You want to be struggling and finding work hard. When you make a mistake, your brain grows!

PERSEVERE

Supplies

• At least 2 pencils with erasers
• Pen for correcting work
• Highlighter
• Unit 1 workbook
• Calculator (available in the classroom)
• Chromebook (issued by Suffern Central)