6th Grade is a critical math year because it introduces beginning algebra concepts of integers, proportions, more complex fractions and introduces solving equalities. This course provides the foundational skills needed to master 6th grade content and provides the framework for success in taking Pre Algebra in 7th grade. 


Each week will be devoted to 1 concept/skill that will be developed through complex problem solving, discussion, and brain-friendly activities. I don't lecture but instead encourage students to create their own understanding through a series of discussions, critical thinking, and problem-solving tasks. 

 Students should be familiar with the following concepts before taking this class:
operations of whole numbers and decimals, fraction operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication, order of operations, variable use and solving 1 step equations. 

This course can be used for homeschool use or as a review to strengthen these skills. After each class students will be given an optional homework assignment and written and/or video notes that correlate with the lesson. If students complete and turn in the homework, I will give them individual feedback and keep track of their progress. 

Students enrolled for an entire semester will receive an individual transcript with their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the semester. 

Please note while the content does naturally build, each week covers just one topic so students can enroll for the weeks they need. 

*This course will go at a slower pace, and will work on developing reasoning and critical thinking skills that are essential for upper level mathematics. 


Week of Jan. 6: Understanding Number Relationships  
Week of Jan 13: Working with Variables in Expressions
Week of Jan 20: Equivalent Expressions-Expand and Factor
Week of Jan 27: Read, Write, and Evaluate Expressions with Variables 
Week of Feb 3: Solving Equations 
Week of Feb 10: Writing, graphing, and solving inequalities 
Week of Feb 17: Introduction to Positive and Negative Numbers 
Week of Feb: 24: Operations with Positive and Negative Numbers 
Week of March 3: Operations with Positive and Negative Numbers
Week of March 10:  Word Problems and Patterns with Positive and Negative Numbers (Class will meet 1 x)
Week of March 17: No Class 
Week of March 24: Points on the Coordinate Plane 
Week of March 31: Distances and Shapes on the Coordinate Plane 
Week of April 7: Area of Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Week of April 14: Surface area, nets, and volume  
Week of April 21: Geometric Problem Solving 
Week of April 28: Data, Variability, and Statistical Questions 
Week of May 5:  Measures of Center 
Week of May 12: Interquartile Ranges and Box Plots 









I am a certified Middle School Math Teacher with a Master's in Math Instruction and over 10 years of teaching experience.