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Welcome to 6th Grade Advanced Math
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Homework
...for 6th Grade Advanced Math, First Period, Mrs. Nettling's Class
September 29, 2006
Midterms. Midterms will be coming home this coming week. It is
important to keep in mind that the transition from 5th grade to 6th
grade is a tough one. While we don't want to totally ignore grades that
are lower than in the past, it is likely not time for panic either.
There is still time for improvement, especially now that students know
their new wake-up time, their new building, their class schedule, how to
get their lockers open, and how to organize for all the class changes!
If you have any questions about your child's grade, please let me know.
Grades will be
figured according to the weights below. The purpose for this
weighting is to give credit for homework and quizzes without causing a
great penalty to the initial stages of learning and practicing a new
math skill. What really matters is, in the end, after the practice work
and re-teaching and reviewing ended, did the student know, or not know
how to do this math?
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40% for Chapter
Tests/Exams
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20% for
Achievement Test Preparation Assignments
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15% for Daily Work
and Quizzes
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15% for Homework
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10% for Basic
Facts
 Homework.
Students need
to remember that Vocabulary Notebooks are due each Friday.
Many students are doing
their words on separate pieces of paper instead of in the notebook.
These may easily get lost. Students should staple any of these
vocabulary sheets into the notebook and always write the words,
definitions, and examples in the notebook from now on. Thanks!
Chapter Two Test.
We have finished another chapter,
"Introduction to Algebra," and will take the test over it on Tuesday,
October 3rd this week. Chapter tests are weighted heavily on
student averages towards their grade (40%), so students will need to
give their best effort.
Math Lessons:
Equations. In this chapter we focused on solving equations that include
variables, with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations.
We also learned how to graph inequalities.
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Solving Basic
Equations
(Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
1. Solve: x + 80 = 195
Solution:
x + 80 = 195
x + 80 - 80 = 195 - 80
x = 115
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You
need to isolate the
variable.
To undo adding 80, subtract 80 on both
sides.
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2. Solve: x - 50 = 604
Solution:
x - 50 = 604
x - 50 + 50 = 604 + 50
x = 654
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You
need to isolate the variable.
To undo subtracting 50, add 50 on both sides.
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3. Solve: 50x =
150
Solution:
50x = 150
50
50
x = 30
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You
need to isolate the variable.
To undo multiplication by 50,
divide by 50 on both sides.
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4. Solve:
x = 20
10
Solution:
10x = 20(10)
10
x = 200
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You
need to isolate the variable.
To undo division by 10,
multiply by 10 on both sides. |
inverse
operations - Inverse operations are operations that undo
each other.
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Graphing One-Variable Inequalities
If we had an
inequality like
x
is less than or equal to 2
we would shade the
circle at 2 and
shade the
number
line to the left of 2.
Graphic from
Algebra Lab at Mainland High School. Check it out!
Repeating Information
Basic
Multiplication and Division
Facts. Does your child still need to master
the basic facts? Knowing facts show up in more than just computation.
They also are used to consider common denominators, greatest common
multiples, percentages from fractions, estimating, and much more.
Consequences for
not knowing facts include: longer time spent doing math work
(including homework), computation errors, failure on facts tests, lower
math grades, and less confidence in their ability to be successful in
math. Much of the math your child will do will require having a sound
foundation in multiplication facts. Here are some great resources for
thinking about facts memorization and helping your child:
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Math Magician Game - Fun
Facts Coverage! Interactive, graphic, and friendly, this
site will provide painless opportunities for your child to
practice multiplication facts.
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More Games and Links for Students - This is my
complete list of fun links and interactive games on my 5th
Grade site.
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Education World - Although
this site is developed for classroom teachers, parents are
teachers, too!
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Ask Dr. Math FAQs - Dr.
Math answers letters from parents and students about
memorizing multiplication facts, addressing some of the
challenges that go with it, and providing some tips, too.
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Hoagie's Gifted Education Page
- Aimee Yermish, Educational Consultant, writes about Gifted
students, their boredom with the tedious task of memorizing
facts, and why it is important that they stay on the task to
completion.
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About.com - This article,
"Math Tricks to Learn the Facts" has a paragraph connecting
parents with the importance of making home the place for
students to learn their facts, then goes on with tips and
tricks.
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Multiplication.com - Who
says memorizing multiplication facts has to be boring? See
these Interactive Video games that will make learning their
facts exciting for kids! Some have free versions, some you
must purchase.
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Homeschool Math - Every
student has their own special way to learn. This article
provides one or two of simple ways in which parents can
become the math facts teacher.
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