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6TH GRADE
REQUIRED:
Language arts, mathematics, reading, science, social studies,
physical education, and arts for life (art, applied science and
technology, family and consumer sciences, general music) are
required. Each of the arts for life classes meets for a
nine-week period.
ELECTIVES:
Band, chorus, and orchestra are electives.
Students may also apply for the
Illinois Math and Science Academy Excellence 2000+
Program.
As a math teacher I am frequently
asked about the structure of the math classes at the 6th grade
level. Below is the district's outline for each of the courses. Feel
free to ask me if you have any more specific questions.
6TH
GRADE MATHEMATICS
CLASSES
Core
Mathematics (Grade 6)
The 6th
grade core mathematics
class is based on the state standards. Skills from elementary will
be utilized to strengthen a foundation of problem solving strategies
and build mathematical communities.
This course will focus on problem-solving, connections, and written
communication. Topics studied will include number theory, number
sense and applications with fractions and decimals, coordinate
geometry, two- and three-dimensional geometry, patterning, writing
and evaluating numeric and algebraic expressions, solving equations,
probability, and date analysis. Most of these students will take
Pre-Algebra – Part I in 7th
grade.
Advanced Mathematics (Grade 6)
The 6th
grade advanced
mathematics class is based on the state standards. Students with
strong backgrounds in basic elementary skills have the opportunity
to participate in this course. Skills from elementary years will be
used to establish a foundation of problem solving strategies and
build mathematics communities. Groups will be differentiated in the
core mathematics classroom and lessons will be planned meeting the
needs of the students.
This course will focus on the development of algebraic thinking. The
topics studied will include number theory, number sense and
applications with fractions and decimals, coordinate geometry, two-
and three-dimensional geometry, patterning, writing and evaluating
numeric and algebraic expressions, solving equations, probability,
integers, and data analysis. This section is intended to prepare
student to take Advanced Topics or Pre-Algebra in seventh grade.
These students will take Advanced Pre-Algebra or Advanced Topics in
7th
grade.
Pre-Algebra (Grade 6)
Prerequisite(s): Stanine performance of 9 or above on the district
standardized test, Exceeds on the ISAT, and teacher recommendation.
Pre-Algebra is designed to move a student from general mathematics
to Algebra and Geometry. The course will develop higher-level
thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and technology skills. The
course is aligned with Illinois State Standards. Course topics
include: patterning, algebraic reasoning, writing and simplifying
algebraic expressions, number sense, estimation strategies,
problem-solving strategies, solving equations and inequalities,
linear functions, graphing, special thinking, measurement formulas,
data analysis and probability. Upon successful completion of this
class, these students will take Algebra I in 7th
grade.
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