Caplan, Micah

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