1. Mr. Parnell – Team Venture – 6th Grade Math
Welcome Back to School!
Mr. Parnell – Team Venture – 6th Grade Math
Room 106

2. This year Students will learn:
Scope & Sequence:
Unit 1 – Number Theory
Unit 2 – Expressions & Equations
Unit 3 – Ratios & Proportions
Unit 4 – Geometry
Unit 5 – Statistics

3. Grading Policy Assessment (Tests/Quizzes/Projects) – 70%
1 test = 2 quizzes
Homework – 20%
Class Performance – 10%
Effort
Compliance
Behavior
Cooperation
Participation

4. 5th & 6th Grade Grading Comparison
20% - Homework
50% - Assessments
20% - Classwork
10% - Effort
6th Grade
20% - Homework
70% - Assessments
10% - Class Performance

5. 5th & 6th Grade Grading Comparison
Example: Suppose a student performed exactly the same in 5th and 6th grade. Let’s see how the grade weighting affects the students average!
5th Grade:
Homework: 100%
Classwork: 100%
Effort: 100%
Test Grades: 86 78 91 64
Test Average of 79.75
5th Grade Final Avg:
100 x .20 = 20
100 x .10 = 10
79.75 x .50 =
Final Grade: or 90%
6th Grade:
Homework: 100%
Class Performance: 100%
Test Grades: 86 78 91 64
Test Average of 79.75
6th Grade Final Avg:
100 x .20 = 20
100 x .10 = 10
79.75 x .70 =
Final Grade: or 86%

6. GENERAL MATH GRADING RUBRIC
HOMEWORK
GENERAL MATH GRADING RUBRIC
3 Point Response
- shows all complete work (graphs, calculations, tables, pictures…)
- answers ALL parts of the question(s)
2 Point Response
- shows partial work of the problem(s)
- answers most parts of the question(s)
1 Point Response
- shows limited to almost no work of the problem(s)
 0 Point Response
- shows no work or effort
Students will earn a 0 for any work that is not turned in on time, with no exceptions.
Homework should NOT be done in pen!

7. 6th Grade Math Sample Homework

8. 6th Grade Math Sample 3-Point Homework

9. 6th Grade Math Sample 2-Point Homework

10. 6th Grade Math Sample 1-Point Homework

11. Computation Computation Homework/Computation Quizzes
2 problems a night except on Friday when the question is open ended
Use 4-square on the open-ended question
Will not be announced each day – students need to just know that they are part of the homework
Computation quiz about every two weeks – will not be announced

12. Sample Computation Homework

13. 4-square model is used to answer Word Problems

14. It is important to study!

15. Basic Facts
Please help your child become familiar with their basic facts: + - x ÷ Calculators will NOT be permitted

16. MAC (Math Assistance Center) Math Help after school

17. Looking forward to a great year with you and your children!