1. Welcome back to the middle school, to 6 th grade, and BEST of all...to math & science! It’s going to be a great year and I’m looking forward to getting to know each of you. I challenge you to work hard at being your best, to always feel free to ask questions, take educational chances, and to enjoy becoming a successful 6 th grader! What will we learn in MATH this year? What will we learn in MATH this year? The 6 th grade math curriculum emphasizes problem solving and covers a wide range of topics: integers, number theory, equation solving, rational numbers (fractions), ratios, proportions, percents, statistics, geometry, and probability. We’ll explore math through daily practice, technology, activities, songs, literature, and projects. Expect to work hard, have fun, and be successful! What will we learn in SCIENCE this year? What will we learn in SCIENCE this year? The 6 th grade science curriculum is based on Physical Science. We will cover topics such as characteristics of waves, sound, light, states of matter, forces & motion, energy, technology, and measurement. Everyday Supplies! Everyday Supplies! Assignment Notebook Pencils with Erasers Binder with Workbooks & Loose-Leaf Paper Completed Assignment Calculator Multiview: TI- 30XS  Grading Policy  You’ll earn your grade in math based on daily assignments and math notes (40% of trimester grade), quizzes, projects and tests (60% of trimester grade). Work will be assigned on a regular basis...practice, practice, practice. You’ll be expected to keep notes from class. Your notes will prove to be a helpful tool with homework. Quizzes, projects, and tests will vary by chapter and will be announced in class. Science grades will be based on assessments, daily work, and labs. Assignments and class announcements should be recorded in your assignment notebook daily. Current grades can be viewed online via SchoolView. Grading Scale Grading Scale 99-100%A+ 94-98%A 90-93%A- 88-89% B+ 84-87%B 80-83%B- 78-79%C+ 74-77%C 70-73% C- 68-69%D+ 64-67%D 60-63%D- 0-59%F Late Work... Late Work...It is my expectation that you have homework completed the day it is due! If your homework is not completed the day it’s due, the expectation is that you will stay after school that day to complete it. You must have all assignments for the current chapter completed prior to taking the chapter test. Absent? Absent? You will have two school days to make up work for each day absent. It is your responsibility to get make-up work and schedule a time to meet with me before or after school for extra help. If work is not turned in within two days, it is considered late and we’ll follow the late work policy. Contact Information Contact Information I am here to help! Please feel free to contact me any time you have a question or concern. Math Textbook You will check out a textbook to keep at home, Our textbook series also offers on-line support for students and families including step-by-step examples, video tutorials, extra practice problems, and additional parent resources; you can also view and print every page at home!! To log on to explore all these treasures, go to the HOLT website and use the user name and password provided. my.hrw.com User Name: lmuench Password: 123456 Science Textbook Students will not receive a science textbook ( with the exception of 3 rd trimester in which they will have a workbook). Instead, we will have a set in our classroom. Students may check out a book overnight if needed; this will not happen very often however. E-mail: lmuench@hastings.k12.mn.us School Phone: (651) 480-7171 Web Page: http://ms.hastings.k12.mn.us/Mrs_Muench.html WELCOME TO MRS. MUENCH’S 6 TH GRADE MATH & SCIENCE CLASSES