Mrs. Bothers, Ms. Newman, Mrs. Ledesma, Ms. Siano, Ms.

Jordan , & Mr. Shaw 6th Grade Math

Contact Info

• Email• Audra.Bothers@cobbk12.org • Carrie.Newman@cobbk12.org• Yolanda.Ledesma@cobbk12.org• Vicki.Siano@cobbk12.org • Erica.Jordan@cobbk12.org• Aleem.Shaw@cobbk12.org

• Blog: http://cobblearning.net/ecmsmath6/

Remind101 (Bothers’ class)

Math 6 ~ (2ND, 5TH, and 6TH Periods!)

Text (858) 386-7435 with the message @bothers6

OR

Email bothers6@mail.remind101.com and leave the subject and body blank.

Remind101 (Bothers’ class)

Math 6/7 ~ (1st Period ONLY!)

Text (858) 386-7435 with the message @bothers67

OR

Email bothers67@mail.remind101.com and leave the subject and body blank.

Textbook / Resources• Blog (also linked on ECMS website):• McGraw-Hill online access

– student login info coming soon!

• Study Island (students will be given username and password next week!)

• Skills Tutor• Edmodo may also be implemented in some

classes

•MSG!!!

NEED HELP???

• We are offering weekly Math 6 help sessions every Thursday morning!

• 8:15-8:45am

• Locations will be posted on the blog

MATH – How can you help your child be ready?• Make sure your child is completing nightly homework• Check the blog for fun games and videos if your child

isn’t proficient• Make sure your child is studying for Friday’s quiz/test• Use the MSG!! (The study guide for the unit is already

there!!)• Be knowledgeable of the topics your child is learning,

and point them out in everyday situations. Show them math in the “real world” to help them see the relevance.

• Ask your child to show you what he or she is learning

Morning Procedures

• Breakfast (must go before homeroom)

8:45 – 9:05

• Lockers / Restroom Break (Before Homeroom)

• Homeroom 8:45 – 9:10 (40 Book Challenge)

• ECTV Morning Announcements

9:10 – 9:15

SCHOOL RULES

• Dress Code (see Student Agenda)

– The following is not acceptable…holes in any garment, leggings/jeggings (worn under a skirt/dress/shorts or alone), pajama pants, flip flops, sport slides, tank tops

• Behavior•Appropriate behavior is essential to a successful school year

{this includes following directions / instructions}

•Cats Cash (redeemable Thursday mornings)•Demerits (see student agenda!)

Classroom Procedures• Agenda

– write homework daily– Behavior Card (see demerit system)

• Homework….MOST nights!! • When in doubt check the Math blog!

• Daily Assignments– Warm-up or Computation Challenge (a.k.a. “Timed Tuesday”)– Check or Review Homework assignment– Activator– Classwork – Closing / Homework

• Quiz or Test every Friday

Got Work?• Make-up Work

– It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all work is made up.

– WHILE YOU WERE OUT Box and/or Check Math BLOG

– Number of days absent plus one additional day to turn in work.

• Late Work– Students who turn in

late work will receive partial credit.

– 10 points will be deducted for each day late (up to three days)

Math Supplies• 70 page Spiral Notebook• Pencils w/ erasers, handheld sharpener with cover• Math Folder or Math section in binder• Notebook paper

Math Survival Guide:• Colored pencils • Composition Books (2)• Roll of clear tape (4+)• Scissors • Glue sticks (4+)

Grading ~ Math 6 Grading Procedures

Tests / Performance Tasks 30%

Quizzes 25%

Classwork 25%

Homework 10%

Warm-Ups & Computation Challenges 5%

Online Practice 5%

Grading Scale

A 90 – 100

B 80 – 89

C 74 – 79

D 70 – 73

F 0 - 69

Grading ~ Math 6/7 Grading Procedures

Tests / Performance Tasks 30%

Quizzes 20%

Classwork 25%

Homework 10%

Warm-Ups & Computation Challenges 5%

Online Practice 10%

Grading Scale

A 90 – 100

B 80 – 89

C 74 – 79

D 70 – 73

F 0 - 69

Math 6 Curriculum

Math 6/7 Curriculum

*Students must maintain 85 test average and exceed on CRCT to continue on this math track.

Rewards & Discipline

Rewards:•Honor Roll•No Demerit Party•Paw Tracks•Student of the Month/Week•Cats Cash

Discipline:•Demerit System•Lunch Detention•In-Team Isolation•ISS/OSS