Welcome to our 6th grade math class! This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts, problem-solving skills, and real-world applications. This course covers a wide range of topics, including number systems, algebra, geometry, probability, and data analysis. 

Engagement and relationship-building are an intrigue part of our teaching philosophy. Because of this, the environment is focused on student intrapersonal relationships and lessons are interactive and highly individualized. Your student will build a connection with the instructor and fellow classmates as they grow in their mathematical understanding.

In addition to the lessons, the course includes regular assessments and homework through IXL to help students track their progress and identify areas where they may need additional support. Our course also provides students with plenty of opportunities to practice what they have learned through interactive activities, games, and real-world scenarios.

Each week there are two live lessons for 50 minutes each. Students are encouraged to take notes of the mathematical concepts in a designated math notebook (notes can be provided as an accommodation). Students will then practice their learned skills in a variety of ways. The most common way students practice their new skills is through IXL, a learning platform that allows the instructor to monitor students' understanding in real-time.

Beyond the two live lessons, students may have access to additional videos and documents when needed. 

***Because this class only meets twice a week, it's important that students complete assignments outside of class***

The weekly model will look like the following:

All lessons can be taken individually. Students should have a background of 5th grade math and should be comfortable with the multiplication and division facts. 

Quarter 1: August to Early October 
Lesson 1: Defining ratios, Visualize ratios, Equivalent ratios 
Lesson 2: Ratio Word Problems and ratio application
Lesson 3: Intro to rates and percents
Lesson 4: Percent, decimal, fraction conversions
Lesson 5. Adding and subtracting decimals, multiplying and dividing decimals
Lesson 6: Dividing 2 and 3 digit divisors
Lesson 7: Dividing fractions by fractions
Lesson 8: Exponents defined, order of operations

Quarter 2: Mid October to Early January
Lesson 9: Negative numbers, decimals, and fractions on the number line
Lesson 10: Negative numbers as opposites, comparing negative numbers
Lesson 11: Absolute value
Lesson 12: Coordinate planes
Lesson 13: Whole numbers & integers defined, Least common multiple and greatest common factor
Lesson 14: Algebraic expressions
Lesson 15: Algebraic expressions and the distributive property
Lesson 16: Equivalent expressions, combining like terms in algebraic equations 
Lesson 17: One-step equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Lesson 18: Dependent and independent variables in equations

Quarter 3: Mid January to Early March
Lesson 19: Area of parallelograms, triangles, composite figures
Lesson 20: Volume with fractions
Lesson 21: Surface area of geometric solids
Lesson 22: Polygons on the coordinate plane

Quarter 4: Mid March to Early May
Lesson 23: Define and use dot plots, frequency tables, histograms, box plots
Lesson 24: Use and compare dot plots, frequency tables, histograms, box plots
Lesson 25: Identify the shape of dot plots, frequency tables, histograms, box plots
Lesson 26: Statistical questions, defined
Lesson 27: Mean
Lesson 28: Median