Middle School Math 6/7

Description

Math 6/7 Placement Test

The Math 6/7 course will strengthen basic math skills, providing a strong foundation for higher math classes. Students will extend their prior understandings of numbers and operations to the full system of rational numbers, with a deeper focus on fractions and decimals. Topics such as place values, estimating, number properties, order of operations, exponents, and scientific notation will be studied and practiced. Rates, unit rates, and ratios are explored, along with an introduction to percents. Fluency in computing with multi-digit numbers is increased.

Students will develop an understanding of the use of variables in mathematical expressions by writing expressions and equations to represent given situations and by using formulas to solve problems. Students will understand that expressions in different forms can be equivalent by using the properties of operations to rewrite them in simplified form. The emphasis is placed on using these methods to solve real-world problems.

Students will build on their work with geometric concepts from elementary-level classes by calculating the perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of various polygonal shapes. In addition, they will develop mastery of graphing numbers on the coordinate plane. While building on and reinforcing their understanding of numbers, students will begin to develop their ability to think statistically. Organizing and interpreting data in graphs and charts will be studied, and they will learn to summarize and describe the distribution of data using measures of center.

Course Structure

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 2-4 hours per week on homework.

This course is for students in grades 6-7 who have successfully completed a Grade 5-level math course.

Technology Requirements

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

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 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.