6th Grade Math
March 23, 2009
Welcome to Mr. Schwinn’s 6th Grade Math
Check This Out!!
Do you know that there is an easy, quick trick to multiplying by 11?
I’ll race you…READY, SET, GO!!
36 x 11 =
23 x 11 =
19 x 11 =
Here is how it works. Add the 2 digits and put it in the middle. COOL HUH!!
Classroom Expectations/Rules
THE 3 R’s…
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Ready to Learn
Classroom Goals
n To achieve Standard of Excellence on our state assessments!!!!
n To learn and master all of the skills that you need before going to 7th grade.
n To gain self confidence that creates an enjoyment of mathematics.
n To have FUN while learning!!
WALKAWAYS
n You must be able to…
1. +,-,x,/ Fractions and Mixed #’s
2. Convert within the Metric System
3. Identify the different types of triangles.
So what will we do this year?
n Decimals +, -, x, /
n FRACTIONS AND MIXED # +, -, x, /
n Measurement
n METRIC SYSTEM
n Angles – Acute, Right, Obtuse, Straight
n Shapes –Hexagons, Pentagons, Octagons
n Problem Solving
n Sales Tax
n Identifying triangles
n Plotting in the coordinate plane
n Elapsed time
n Place value of decimals numbers
n Understand translations, reflections, and rotations
What should you bring to class?
n Textbook
n Spiral/Notebook paper
n Agenda
n Pencil
n RED Pen or colored pencil
What should you do when you walk into Mr. Schwinn’s class?
n Make sure that you are prepared for class (supplies). Sharpen your pencils.
n Fill out your agenda on Mondays.
n Think sheet almost everyday.
n Get ready to check.
How will you be graded?
Approximately…
n 50% based on daily work, notes, and participation
n 50% based on tests
n 2nd Semester – 75% Test/25% DW
Will we have a lot of homework?
MAYBE... If you don’t use your class time!!
