Math 6 FINAL EXAM: Thursday May 29th or Friday, May 30th. It will include learning targets from all 5 units covered this year. Use your learning target logs (and scores on AERIES) to determine areas in which you need to practice. Start preparing for the test now and do not wait until the last minute!

Unit 5: Expressions & Equations (Extra Practice)

1) EE1 - Read, write, and evaluate expressions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNsVILErh0M&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsJk9ZwVt5A&safe=active

 

2) EE2: Apply properties of operations to create equivalent expressions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7d21FVOCs&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfijSwVROQ&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pOWe74WUwA&safe=active

 

 

 

May 5, 2014

We are now starting Unit 5 - Expressions and Equations - which will be our last unit of the year for Math 6.  Also, last week we sent home an important letter regarding math placement for 7th grade (attached below).  Students will have two possible options - Math 7 and Math 7 Accelerated.  Students will take a placement test during class on May 6th/7th and teachers will send home their recommendation in the coming weeks.  Please contact me after you receive your child's placement if you have questions.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful and relaxing spring break!  There is no homework over vacation, however, if you have topics you know you need to study them, you should be studying.  There will be several Unit 3 questions on the Unit 4 Test in April. 

 

 

We are now studying Unit 4 - Rational Numbers.  Here are some websites to practice from. 

 

 

BuzzMath Integers Practice

 

http://www.buzzmath.com/tableofcontents#id

 

 

 

Integers: Real-World Examples

 

http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/integers-coordinate-plane/integers-absolute-value/represent-real-world-examples

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/evolution-of-numbers.html

 

4 Quadrant Graphing (Catch the Fly game)

 

 

 

 

Unit 3 Test: We will have the Unit 3 Test on Ratios & Rates on Thursday March 13th and Friday, March 14th.  Please look through your child's Learning Target Log and Quick Check scores on the AERIES Parent Portal to find the areas where they need to focus their studies. If your child is getting 1's or 2's on any learning target, encourage them to study for the test by looking through their notes, redoing quick checks and homework, or using any of the online resources listed below.

I will be available for tutoring after before school each day from 7:50 - 8:15 and Ms. Borcherding is available on Wednesday after school in Room 136.

Video Lessons:

 1) Solving ratio problems by graphing http://learnzillion.com/lessons/590-solve-ratio-problems-by-graphing-on-a-coordinate-plane

 2) Graphing ratios using a table http://learnzillion.com/lessons/611-graph-ratios-using-a-table

 3) Describe a comparison of numbers using ratio language http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1178-describe-a-picture-using-ratio-language

4) Converting Units of Measurement: http://learnzillion.com/lessons/592-convert-measurement-units-using-ratio-tables

  

Online Ratio Practice with Feedback (These are good study areas for the upcoming test)

Unit Rate Practice:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/unit-rates-and-equivalent-rates

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/unit-rates-word-problems

 IXL Math:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/write-a-ratio-to-describe-objects-in-a-picture

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/ratio-tables

WebMath: http://www.webmath.com/k8ratio.html

Thinking Blocks Game: http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_ratios.html  

Other Ratio and Rate Online Activities

 Ratios - Intro Game http://www.softschools.com/math/ratios/ratio_game/

 Ratio Matching Game http://nrich.maths.org/4824

 Ratio Blaster Game http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/ratio-blaster/ratio-blaster.html

 Dirt Bike Proportions http://hoodamath.com/games/dirtbikeproportions.php

 Unit Rate Practice Game http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/a/unit_price7p.cfm

 Converting Measurements Games http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/unit-price-game.html

 

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Jan 31st, 2014

 

We will have a Mid-Unit Test on Learning Targets Ratios 1-4 on Tuesday, February 4th.  For additional practice, try the problems posted on the right called "Equivalent Ratios Stations At Home Handout".  Answers are provided. 

 

Video Lessons:

 

1) Solving ratio problems by graphing http://learnzillion.com/lessons/590-solve-ratio-problems-by-graphing-on-a-coordinate-plane

 

2) Graphing ratios using a table http://learnzillion.com/lessons/611-graph-ratios-using-a-table

 

3) Describe a comparison of numbers using ratio language http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1178-describe-a-picture-using-ratio-language

 

 

 

Online Ratio Practice with Feedback (These are good study areas for the upcoming test)

 

IXL Math: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/write-a-ratio-to-describe-objects-in-a-picture

 

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/ratio-tables

 

WebMath: http://www.webmath.com/k8ratio.html

 

Thinking Blocks Game  http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_ratios.html

 

 

 

Other Ratio and Rate Online Activities

 

Ratios - Intro Game http://www.softschools.com/math/ratios/ratio_game/

 

Ratio Matching Game http://nrich.maths.org/4824

 

Ratio Blaster Game http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/ratio-blaster/ratio-blaster.html

 

Dirt Bike Proportions http://hoodamath.com/games/dirtbikeproportions.php

 

Unit Rate Practice Game http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/a/unit_price7p.cfm

 

Converting Measurements Games http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/unit-price-game.html

 

NANA's Chocolate and Eggs problem: http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/nana/

 

 

January 6, 2014

Happy New Year!  We are statarting Unit 3 on Ratios.  The notes from the first lesson are attached below.

 

 

December 6, 2013

Unit 2 Test is coming on Tuesday/Wednesday, Dec 17th/18th.  Start preparing now!  

The following topics will be on the test:

-  Finding least common multiple
-  Finding greatest common factor
-  Using the distributive property to simplify numerical expressions
-  Fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers and decimals
-  Representing fractions using visual models
-  Dividing fractions by fractions using visual models

 

 

If you need extra practice or information, try these sites:

 

 

 

Fractions Number Line Games:

 http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_fractions_numberline.htm

http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4148

 

 Using Visual Models with Fractions:

http://bridges1.mathlearningcenter.org/media/gene/play-on-numbers/PON_S12_01.asp

http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/6/04/te_6_04_overview.html

http://yanyulius.weebly.com/3/post/2012/08/math-learn-about-concept-of-dividing-fraction-using-visual-aids.html

http://www.learner.org/courses/learningmath/number/session9/part_a/area_division.html

http://www.visualfractions.com/DivideEasy/dividelines.html

http://www.mentormob.com/learn/i/fraction-review-for-5th-graders/using-a-double-number-line-for-division-of-factions-educreations

http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1038-divide-unit-fractions-by-whole-numbers-by-drawing-a-number-line

 

Decimals:

 

Multiplying Decimals Video 

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-multiplying-decimals/v/multiplying-decimals?playlist=Developmental%20Math

Multiplying Decimals Practice with Answers:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/multiply-decimals

 

Dividing Decimals Practice with Answers: 

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/division-with-decimal-quotients

 

Decimals Cruncher – Practice with Multiplication or Division:

http://www.coolmath-games.com/decimals-cruncher/decimals-cruncher-multiplication.htm

 

 

 

 

October 11, 2013

We are now starting Unit 2 - The Number System!!  The new learning target log was distributed in class this week and is posted below.

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year!!  I am looking forward to meeting new 6th grade students on the first day of school, August 26th, 2013 and parents at Back to School Night on Thursday September 19th, 2013.  I am very excited to begin the new school year. 

 

This year Math 6 will focus on the Common Core Standards.  We will be studying the major topcs of statistics and probability, the number system, ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, and geometry. 

 

The following materials are recommended for Math 6:

* One large 3-ring binder that will be used for all academic classes. Using a divider, one section in the binder should be labeled “Math.”

* A spiral notebook 

* Materials bag with sharpened pencils, several colors of pens, highlighter, handheld pencil sharpener or pencil lead, and a white board marker

 

6th grade math placement at CCMS is done strictly by placement test.  The placement test was given in the spring at all 5 CCMS elementary schools and for students new to district by appointment.  However, the placement test will be given for the final time on Wednesday August 28th at 2:30 sharp in Room 121.  Students who wish to take the placement test should arrive promptly and be prepared with a pencil and an eraser.  The test should take about an hour.

 

The Statement of Success for Math 6 and the Learning Log for Unit 1 are attached below.  Please feel free to review these documents for more information and details about Math 6.  Again, I am looking forward to a fun and productive year of math and I am looking forward to meeting each of you.

 

Sincerely, Ms. Vandever