Sixth Grade Math

Mrs. Rickerts

Back To School Night

Homework/Classwork x 1Practice Self Correcting Teamwork Tickets out the Door

Quizzes x 2Every FridayShort Assessments (5-10 Questions)

ASSESSMENT

Projects, Tests, Tasks x 3

Unit Tests cover many conceptsIncorporate higher level thinking skills

Projects -once a quarterCommon Core Performance Tasks

Teachers use grades:To assess current levels of masteryPredict future performanceAlert parents to possible problems with habits

Students should: Analyze each grade to find areas of strengths

and weaknessesMake corrections on TESTS

Must include code, explanation of error, explanation of proper process and how to prevent error in the future.

GRADES

A report card grade of C represents: Average work; Some Mastery; Prediction of a

Level IIIA report card grade of B represents:Above average work; Mastery; Prediction of

a Level III or IVA report card grade of A represents:Above and Beyond work; Mastery and

Application; Prediction of a Level IVA report card grade of D represents:Deficiency in concepts; Prediction of a Level

II or IIIA report card grade of F represents:FAILURE TO TRY.

Calculators not emphasized in math class, although calculator skills will be taught.

PROCESS is as important as ANSWER. Students should ALWAYS show their work.

Homework should never take more than 30 minutes.

Homework should be able to be completed independently.

Homework should be written in planner

HOMEWORK

Parent Conferences typically held at 1:30 on Monday or Friday and include parents, student and core teachers.

Contact AA teacher to set up conference

Focus on academic achievement and PRIDE

CONFERENCES

Graded workRemains in ClassroomContains valuable artifactsGrade Audit

PORTFOLIOS

Late Work Accepted during first semester with penalty of 10

points per day late. Silent Lunch for no workSign No HW notebook

AbsencesDo not typically send work ahead of time for

planned absencesStudents should check absent crate for missed

workStudent should check board to compare with

scribe's notes.

POLICIES

Wednesday mornings at 8 AM Must arrive by 8:10Will cover current conceptsAnyone can attendIf dropped off before 8, will need a note

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 8Must make prior arrangements with Mrs.

RickertsMrs. Rickerts will write a pass as

confirmationRemediation as needed

TUTORING

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NC WISE PARENT ASSIST

Following Common Core StandardsFaster PacedHigher Level Thinking and Real Life

ApplicationSpiral Skills through warm ups and quizzes

and concept practiceUse Composition Notebook to studyTextbooks to be used as resource at homePlanning as cohesive sixth grade math teamAccommodations for individuals as needed

CURRICULUM

Email for fastest response: rickerb@gcsnc.com

Find out homework information at:http://disco-math.wikispaces.com/

NWMS Website: http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/nwms

Info at your Finger Tips

Monday10/15

 Future’s

so bright, we must

wear shades

 Wear

sunglasses as a

reminder to set

short & long term

goals 

 

  

Tuesday10/16

 Run

towards your goal

  

Wear your running gear

and plot your course

for the future

Wednesday10/17

 College Rocks!!

  

Wear your favorite

college team attire as you

consider educational choices after high school

Thursday10/18

 I spy

 Dress as

your future career

or Dress to

represent your hobby or talents

Friday10/19

 ‘Jammin’

for United

WayGive a

dollar and wear a hat

that represents

your school, team or hobby

or/and Give a Dollar to wear your comfy PJ

Pants

Spirit Week

Newcomers’ School in GreensboroWarm Clothing Drive in Fall

New or Gently Used CoatsGloves, Scarves, HatsBoots, Closed Toed Shoes, Tennis

ShoesHoodies

Pen PalsSpring Time Activity, TBD

Service Learning

Dry Erase MarkersIndividually Wrapped “Motivation”, aka candy

Auction Items

Classroom Needs

Thank you for coming tonight!

Please feel free to email me with any additional questions.

rickerb@gcsnc.com

http://disco-math.wikispaces.com/