Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development SchoolCurriculum Paper

Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra Mrs. Singleton

Mission Statement: Our Mission at the Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School is to create college bound students with a deep commitment to public service and a true understanding of their leadership skills within the global community.

Course Overview:Students will:

Develop algebraic understanding using symbolic expressions and equations

Analyze expressions and/or equations to determine patterns of change Recognize linear and nonlinear patterns in graphs and tables Develop an understanding of linear relationships and linear functions Use data to analyze information and to choose sensible ways of

comparing and measuring, including using differences, rates and ratios Compare distributions of data and explore the influence on sample size

and the distribution of samples means and median Recognize similar figures and compare similar figures Learn to work in small groups and learn to be responsible for their owe

knowledgeSuccessful completion of this course is based on student organization, class work, test performance and teacher judgment.

Tentative Course Outline: Unit 1 - Bits and Pieces II (fractions, percents and decimals) Unit 2 - Bits and Pieces III (fractions, percents and decimals) Unit 3 - Comparing and Scaling (rates, ratios and Proportions) Unit 4 - Data About Us (measures of central tendency and graphing) Unit 5 - Shapes and Design Unit 6 - Getting Started CPM Book Unit 7 - Difference of Squares Unit 8 – Tiling the Kitchen Floor (area) Unit 9 – Burning Candle (Patterns and Graphs)

Student Evaluation: Possible PointsAssignments 10 Bell Ringers 5 (per day, averaged weekly)Quizzes (announced and unannounced) 10-50 Tests 100 Projects 25-100Binder -neat, complete and in order 50Final Exam – Accumulative for the Quarter 200

Grade Point Average (GPA) = Total Points Earned divided by the Total Points PossibleExtra Credit is available to the entire class only. No individual extra credit.

Educational Materials: 1- inch 3 Ring Binder5 Subject Dividers labeled: Bell Ringers, Notes,

Assignments, Quizzes, TestsPaperPencil

Conduct: (Minor offenses) Student will receive verbal warnings. After 3 verbal warnings note will be made by teacher and then notify parents by phone. For continued minor offenses parents will be contacted again, if warranted, the student will be sent for time out in another teacher’s classroom with assignment if the behavior disrupts the class to where it inhibits the other students from learning. For major offenses a behavior contract will be developed with parent conference to rectify the behavior. All offenses, parent contact, and interventions will be documented.

Homework/Late Work Policy: All homework MUST be done in PENCIL. Students must show their work to receive full credit.

Late homework may be turned in one day late for 50% credit. Late Projects will be accepted with a letter grade reduction per day.

Make-up Work Policy: Students have one day for each day absent to make up work.

Grade Recovery Policy: Students will be offered grade recovery as outlined in theDuval County Pupil Progression Plan found on the Duval County Public Schools web page.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held during 5th period, between12:28-1:33 pm. Please contact guidance, Ms. Cameron, to schedule a conference. 904-346-5650 ext. 114

Tutoring Schedule: Students must personally make arrangement for tutoring. Limited availability.

Grading Scale: Students will be evaluated in accordance with the standard of Duval County Public Schools’ grading scale.

90 - 100 A80 - 89 B70 - 79 C60 - 69 D 0 - 59 F

Progress Reports: In addition to report cards issued at the end of each quarter, students

will receive progress reports on September 8 and 29, November 7, December 5, February 9, March 3, April 22, and May 13. Students earning a grade of “D” or “F” on a progress report will be required to return the progress report signed by the parent/guardian within two days.

Other Information:

Links: Phschool.com amk 9900Aaamath.comCPM.org

Wish list items: Ream of paperDry erase markersGraph paperTissueAntibacterial hand sanitizerClorox wipesPencilsMarkers (crayola)Any previously read age appropriate chapter books for class library