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6th Grade AcceleratedPre-Algebra Dawn RiceAdam ControyRoom 207 Room 202267-893-3720 267-893-3716215-285-8297 215-870-0665

1Pre-Algebra Philosophy Course overviewOrganizationGradingProjectsMiddle School OptionsSelf advocacyWhat is more important process or product?22

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55Variables, Expressions, Rational NumbersSolving EquationsRatio, Proportions, ProbabilityGeometryArea and VolumeData AnalysisPercentFactor, Fractions, ExponentsRational NumbersProbability

Course Overview

6Math notebook

Folder for tests and practice paper

6 lbs. McDougal Littell Pre-Algebra

Calculators

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7Progress Reporting DocumentExceeding, Meeting, Approaching, LimitedPercentage of tests, quizzes and projects attached to the commentsTests and Projects Quizzes Homework

Grading8Stock Market ChallengeData AnalysisTechnology study of ExcelOrganize, make predictions, and evaluate effectiveness

Projects

9Mathematician/Scientist ResearchGroup research Media and oral presentationGraded using 6th grade assessment rubrics

M.C. EscherStudy of mathematical applications in Eschers ArtGeometry study of stellated hedrons

10Middle SchoolAssuming your child does well in pre-algebra this year, there are two options for 7th grade accelerated math students. The requirements for both are listed below. Students who do not earn at least a 70% in Pre-algebra this year will have to attend summer school to meet the requirements or repeat Pre-algebra in 7th grade.To be placed into 7th grade Accelerated Algebra 1, the following criteria will be used:6th grade Pre-Algebra Final Course Grade, A- (90%) or betterTeacher RecommendationTo be placed into Introduction to Algebra, the following criteria will be used:6th grade Pre-Algebra Final Course Grade, C- (70%) or betterTeacher Recommendation11.25 * (% MP1)+ .25* (%MP2) + .5 * (% (MP3+MP4)) = Final Grade

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