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6th Grade Math Class Syllabus
Houghton Mifflin: Go Math
Class Syllabus: Go Math
Math Notebook
You will have daily math warm-up problems that are to be completed in your math notebook
Daily math notes
A grade will be given for effort and completeness
Math Projects/Tasks/Activities
These tasks may require collaboration and speaking, while at the same time reinforcing important math skills used in professional occupations in real life situations
All work done in class will count as performance, while any homework will count as homework, and the final product will be graded as an assessment
Math Homework
You will have math homework every night
All problems need to be completed. If you are having trouble on a problem, leaving it blank is not accepted, you may do the following:
Ask help from an older sibling or adult at home
Call and ask a friend for help
Seek help before the class from a teacher
You must always show your work and box your final answer
Assessments
You will be given an assessment at the end of each chapter
These are not open note/open book unless otherwise specified by the teacher
When assessments are returned, they will be signed by an adult and checked off
It is important to study for each of your assessments, here are some ways to help you:
ask clarifying questions during class time
stay focused and pay attention
join a study group
seek additional help from teachers during your free time (before school/break/lunch)
Grading
25% Performance: Math notebook/Projects
25% Homework: Completed homework assignments
50% Assessments/Final Project