Elementary Math 5/6

Description

The Middle School Math 5/6 course will provide and strengthen the elementary math skills needed as a strong foundation for entering the middle school grades. Students will build fluency and proficiency in all operations involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. The specific focus on fractions and decimals will provide the tools needed to increase confidence in solving problems. Students will develop an understanding of measuring volume and will solve problems involving volume, area, and perimeter. Students will collect, display, and analyze data in various ways and apply probability concepts. The student will solve problems using place values, exponents, mathematical properties, and order of operations. Students will be introduced to working with and evaluating expressions that contain a variable. The student will develop problem-solving skills and strategies by learning to make mathematical and real-world connections. This class provides students with an engaging, practical look at how math is used in everyday life. All the concepts covered in this curriculum will develop the skills needed for future math classes. Students will deepen their mathematical understanding and master the skills needed for success in their middle school years.

• Major assignments include lesson quizzes, unit tests, and several independent math projects throughout the year.
• In-class activities include questions and discussion of homework assignments, lesson instruction, and practice with activities such as Wayground, Kahoot, Delta Math, and EdPuzzle.
• Assessments include Homework Completion, Participation and Discussion, Quiz, Test, and Project Grades.

This course has two live 60-minute class sessions per week for review, instruction, practice, and discussion of homework problems/concepts that need further clarification. An important part of this course is seeing, interacting with, and learning from each other. Video recordings of classes will be available for students who need to miss a class or want to rewatch a lesson. Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on homework assignments.

Who should enroll?

This course is for students in grades 5-6 who have successfully completed a Grade-4-level math course.

Technology Requirements

• High-speed, broadband Internet
• Webcam, sound card, and microphone (for live sessions)
• Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
• Scanner or smartphone for submitting tests and homework
• An account with Delta Math (DeltaMath) – instructions for registering will be emailed before classes begin
• A calculator

Evaluation and Feedback

Students are expected to attend the live class sessions, and participation and questions are welcomed! Outside class hours, students may contact the teacher via Canvas messages. Students will be graded on homework, projects, quizzes, and tests.

Communication

Parents are encouraged to monitor grades in Canvas and may contact me through Canvas message at any time. It is important to communicate clearly so that parents and teachers can work together to provide the best learning experience for the student.