Date last updated: 05/05/2010
5th & 6th Grade Math
5th Grade OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to...
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Collect and organize data.
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Find and use range, mode, median and mean.
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Read, make and interpret graphs.
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Learn how to select a random sample. |
Please refer to Chapter 7 and 8 in Math textbook for guidance and practice problems.
Authentic Assessment
The students made paper airplanes and threw them outside; measuring the distance of the flight. After collecting the data, the students shared the results in the classroom and arranged the data in numerical order from least to greatest. Next, students organized the data on a Stem-and-Leaf Plot graph and figured the range, mode, median and mean.
6th Grade OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to...
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Find the area of parallelograms. Identify and draw three-dimensional figures. |
Find the area of triangles. Find the surface area of rectangular prisms. |
Find the area of circles. Find the volume of rectangular prisms. |
Construct circle graphs. Solve problems by making a model. |
Please refer to Chapter 11 in textbook for help and practice problems.
We will follow the Graded Course of Study for Mathematics put forth by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. To aid students in mastering these objectives, we will use our Math textbook, Internet resources, Math labs and learning stations. There will be an emphasis on cooperative, hands-on learning with student performance assessments as well as standard tests.
Each Math class will begin with a 3-5 minute bell ringer activity and discussion/application of whatever students have done and how it relates to the unit of study/real world use. On Monday, Thursday and Friday students will have one period of Math and on Wednesday students will have a double period. I will not see fifth grade students on Tuesdays because sixth grade will have a double period on that day. This will allow both grades to have more time for Math lab and learning stations. We are very excited about this opportunity!
Practice of Math concepts taught in class will be given regularly as well as spiral reviews. At Home Family Math activities will be given at the beginning of each unit of study. Please check your child's plan book, Tuesday folder and this website for homework and dates of tests.
Some fifth grade concepts are very challenging and students may need more time and experience to fully understand and apply them. I do not want you or your child to become frustrated if he/she receives a poor grade on a first attempt at something new. We will group students according to prior knowledge and re-teach/enrich as necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail me at karene@ihomschool.org. I look forward to working together as a team to help your child have a fun, successful school year!
Philosophy: Mrs. Easley believes that every student has value and worth and is an important part of our class. We will work together using differentiation to help each child learn to the best of their ability and have fun in the process.
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