Mr. Corn G. I. Corn
Teacher: Mr. Corn
Position: Math/Science
Contact:
Phone: 323-730-4300
4066 W 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
4066 W 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Course Description
Student Contract
Dear Room 101 Students and Family Members,
It is a pleasure to have you in our learning community. In order to improve student achievement and decrease repeated interruptions, please adhere to the following rules:
• Bring textbooks, homework & materials (sharpened # 2 pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, sharpeners, paper, notebooks, glue, tape, paper clips, tissues and stapler) to each class. These supplies and materials will not be provided.
• No hooded sweatshirts may be worn in class (even with the hood off). If you would like to wear a jacket or sweater in class, it must not have a hood. No hats.
• Cell phones and all electronic devices must be turned off and stored in back packs. If they are visible they will be confiscated and returned directly to parents.
• No earphones, headsets or i-Pods may be used during class. If they are seen during class, they will be confiscated and returned directly to parents.
• No food, snacks, gum, candy or beverages may be consumed or taken out of backpacks. If they are visible, they will be confiscated.
• No talking (side conversations), obscene language, throwing objects, teasing, bullying, fighting, cheating or walking around the classroom during instruction..
• Be respectful and stay engaged! Participation is essential. Raise your hand for permission to speak. Follow directions the first time they are given. Be prompt and enter class in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Do not put paper, pencil shavings or trash in the desks, bookcases or on the floor.
• No tagging or graffiti. No containers of “Slime” & “Water Babies” permitted.
• All restroom and water breaks should be taken at the beginning of passing periods, nutrition and lunch breaks, unless a parental letter of permission to leave the class during instruction is given to the teacher.
Infractions of these rules will result in consequences including U’s and corrective comments notated on report cards. Compliance with these directives will result in added student privileges, E’s & S’s on report cards and extra credit. Student responsibility is essential in developing life skills needed to be a successful and contributing member of our classroom community.
In this course, students will understand the concept of mean, median, and mode of data sets and how to calculate the range. They will analyze data and sampling processes for possible bias and misleading conclusions; they will use addition and multiplication of fractions routinely to calculate probabilities. Students will work with ratios and proportions.
Students will continue their study of geometry, including complementary and supplementary angles, the sum of the angles in a triangle, the concept of the constant pi and its applications to the formulas for area and circumference of the circle.
Grade 6 Math/ Earth Science Syllabus
Mr. Corn/House of Magnificient Minds
Cochran Jr. Middle School
2010-2011
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
Welcome! My name is Mr. Corn and I am your child’s 6th grade math and science teacher this year. I have been a Math Coach and general education teacher for 15 years. I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with you to teach your child the California content standards for math and science for sixth grade. Below you will find important information regarding our classroom policies and expectations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school:
Mr. Corn/House of Magnificient Minds
Cochran Jr. Middle School
2010-2011
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
Welcome! My name is Mr. Corn and I am your child’s 6th grade math and science teacher this year. I have been a Math Coach and general education teacher for 15 years. I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with you to teach your child the California content standards for math and science for sixth grade. Below you will find important information regarding our classroom policies and expectations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school:
(323) 730-4300. If I am not immediately available, please leave a message and I will return your call promptly. You may also e-mail me at gic7750@lausd.net
MATH COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Mathematics at the sixth grade level is a full year course focused on expanding knowledge, understanding and application of data analysis; patterns and algebraic thinking; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals; investigating fractions; ratios, proportions, and percents; geometry and measurement; probability; and problem solving strategies. The concepts and procedures of mathematics are investigated and developed through the defining and solving of problems, the use of reasoning, the communication of knowledge and understanding and the connection of mathematical ideas within mathematics to other disciplines and to real life.
SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION:
he focus for science in grade six is to provide students with a foundation for hands-on experiences that allow for the active engagement in understanding the structure of the Earth and how it is still being shaped by the movement of tectonic plates, water and erosion as well as a wide range of facts in six broad areas: human body, health and hygiene, plants and seeds, animal life, habitats, endangered species, weather, and the solar system. Students learn to set personal goals and accept responsibility for their lifelong health.
*Standards adopted by the California State Board of Education for English-language arts, mathematics, history-social science, science, and visual and performing arts can be accessed online at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
MATERIALS
Please come prepared for class everyday. This a list of all the materials required for our class. Please try to ensure that your child brings these materials on a daily basis. If your child does not have even one of these, she/he is UNPREPARED and unable to participate with 100% effort that day.
1. Appropriate textbook for the day.
2. Appropriate math or science notebook.
3. 2 Class folders (separate ones for math and science).
4. Notebook paper.
5. At least 2 sharpened or mechanical pencils.
6. Pencil sharpener (Please clean-up pencil shavings)
7. A blue or black pen.
*If you need assistance obtaining any materials feel free to contact me privately.
GOALS FOR STUDENTS:
• understand the mathematics we do
• explain mathematical ideas clearly
• think visually
• reason and think about problems
• be open to new ideas and new approaches
• persist at problems
• cooperate and respect each other
• have self-confidence
• reflect on personal learning and growth
Mathematics at the sixth grade level is a full year course focused on expanding knowledge, understanding and application of data analysis; patterns and algebraic thinking; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals; investigating fractions; ratios, proportions, and percents; geometry and measurement; probability; and problem solving strategies. The concepts and procedures of mathematics are investigated and developed through the defining and solving of problems, the use of reasoning, the communication of knowledge and understanding and the connection of mathematical ideas within mathematics to other disciplines and to real life.
SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION:
he focus for science in grade six is to provide students with a foundation for hands-on experiences that allow for the active engagement in understanding the structure of the Earth and how it is still being shaped by the movement of tectonic plates, water and erosion as well as a wide range of facts in six broad areas: human body, health and hygiene, plants and seeds, animal life, habitats, endangered species, weather, and the solar system. Students learn to set personal goals and accept responsibility for their lifelong health.
*Standards adopted by the California State Board of Education for English-language arts, mathematics, history-social science, science, and visual and performing arts can be accessed online at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
MATERIALS
Please come prepared for class everyday. This a list of all the materials required for our class. Please try to ensure that your child brings these materials on a daily basis. If your child does not have even one of these, she/he is UNPREPARED and unable to participate with 100% effort that day.
1. Appropriate textbook for the day.
2. Appropriate math or science notebook.
3. 2 Class folders (separate ones for math and science).
4. Notebook paper.
5. At least 2 sharpened or mechanical pencils.
6. Pencil sharpener (Please clean-up pencil shavings)
7. A blue or black pen.
*If you need assistance obtaining any materials feel free to contact me privately.
GOALS FOR STUDENTS:
• understand the mathematics we do
• explain mathematical ideas clearly
• think visually
• reason and think about problems
• be open to new ideas and new approaches
• persist at problems
• cooperate and respect each other
• have self-confidence
• reflect on personal learning and growth
CLASSROOM/BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES:
• Students are expected to come to class with necessary materials
• All math work must be done in pencil. Any math work done in ink will not be accepted.
• Any work that is illegible will not be accepted.
• Students are expected to head all assignments in the proper manner (upper right-hand corner).
• Homework is due at the beginning of class.
• Most assignments receiving low scores can be redone to improve a score (except late work).
• For every day of excused absence, students will be given an equal number of days to make up missed work.
• Students are expected to behave in accordance with the school rules as outlined in the student handbook.
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
1. You are expected to be in your seat with all required materials at the time class starts. If you are not, you will receive a tardy.
2. When you return from an absence, it is your responsibility to check and retrieve the “While You Were Gone” folders for information about the previous day. If an assignment was given, you have two days to complete the assignment. If you were absent on the day an assignment was due, it must be turned in on the day you return. Place your absent assignment in the late work tray with the word “ABSENT” written on the top and the date you were out of class.
3. If you are absent on the day a test is given or a project is due, you will be expected to take the test or turn in the project on the day you return to class.
4. If you know in advance you will be absent on the day a test is given or a project is due you will be expected to take the test early or turn the project in before the due date.
• Students are expected to come to class with necessary materials
• All math work must be done in pencil. Any math work done in ink will not be accepted.
• Any work that is illegible will not be accepted.
• Students are expected to head all assignments in the proper manner (upper right-hand corner).
• Homework is due at the beginning of class.
• Most assignments receiving low scores can be redone to improve a score (except late work).
• For every day of excused absence, students will be given an equal number of days to make up missed work.
• Students are expected to behave in accordance with the school rules as outlined in the student handbook.
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
1. You are expected to be in your seat with all required materials at the time class starts. If you are not, you will receive a tardy.
2. When you return from an absence, it is your responsibility to check and retrieve the “While You Were Gone” folders for information about the previous day. If an assignment was given, you have two days to complete the assignment. If you were absent on the day an assignment was due, it must be turned in on the day you return. Place your absent assignment in the late work tray with the word “ABSENT” written on the top and the date you were out of class.
3. If you are absent on the day a test is given or a project is due, you will be expected to take the test or turn in the project on the day you return to class.
4. If you know in advance you will be absent on the day a test is given or a project is due you will be expected to take the test early or turn the project in before the due date.
RULES
1. So we are safe, we will be respectful our bodies and the bodies of others.
2. So we feel good, we will use positive, polite language.
3. So we understand, we will listen to the person speaking.
4. So we learn, we will do our work.
5. No Food and Drinks allowed in classroom.
DISCIPLINE:
*Minor offenses - verbal warning, student-teacher conference, student-teacher conference with another adult from school, parent contact, or private detention.
*Major offenses such as disruptive behavior, destruction of property, bodily harm or disrespect will result in immediate referral to the Counselor or Dean.
Sincerely,
Mr. Corn
1. So we are safe, we will be respectful our bodies and the bodies of others.
2. So we feel good, we will use positive, polite language.
3. So we understand, we will listen to the person speaking.
4. So we learn, we will do our work.
5. No Food and Drinks allowed in classroom.
DISCIPLINE:
*Minor offenses - verbal warning, student-teacher conference, student-teacher conference with another adult from school, parent contact, or private detention.
*Major offenses such as disruptive behavior, destruction of property, bodily harm or disrespect will result in immediate referral to the Counselor or Dean.
Sincerely,
Mr. Corn
I. Math and Science Students are expected to:
· Wear your uniform each day
· Be in class on time
· Have homework
· Be ready to work each day
· Bring at least two sharpened pencils for Math
· Eraser
· A Pen for Science
· Work cooperatively with fellow students
· Participate in all activities
· Have math book, notebook, extra paper
· Have Science book, notebook, and extra paper
· Be courteous and respectful to peers, staff and administration!
· Have fun learning!
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II. Course of Study
Math Class: Students will study and Explore:
· Number Sense
· Fraction and Decimal Operations
· Integers
· Expressions and Equations
· Ratios and Proportions
· Percents
· Analyzing Data
· Probability
· Geometric Figures
· Measurement and Area
· Surface Area and Volume
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III. Science Class:
Students will study and Explore:
· Earth’s Structure and Plate Tectonics
· Shaping Earth’s System
· Energy in the Earth System
· Ecology and Resources
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IV. Grading Point System
· Warm – up 15
· Homework 20
· Group Work 40
· Test / Quizzes 25
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V. Grading Policy
· 90 – 100 A
· 80 – 89 B
· 70 – 79 C
· 60 – 69 D
· 1 – 59 F
· 4 offenses U
· 3 tardies U
· 3 missing Home Work Assignments U
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VI. HOMEWORK POLICY
· Students will have homework each night to help to reinforce the concepts learned in the classroom. Homework should be written down in their respective notebooks [science or math]. Please check to make sure that they have completed homework . Students will have time at the end of the period to make sure that they have copied the homework assignment into their notebooks.
6th GRADE MATH SYLLABUS FOR UNIT ONE
The following is the 6th Grade Syllabus for Unit 1. As you scroll down the lessons, you will see the dates for the school Biweekly Quizzes , as well as the Secondary Periodic Assessment(SPA) Test Dates. The Key standards that we will focus on for
Unit One are:
1.1: Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers and place them on a number line. 2.1 Solve problems involving all for operations. 2.4: Determine the lease common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions 1.2 Write and evaluate an algebraic expression for a given situation, using up to three variables. 1.3 Apply algebraic order of operations and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to evaluate expressions; and justify each step in the process. 1.4 Solve problems manually by using the correct order of operations or by using scientific calculator.
*Please note that there are dates for Biweekly assessments and the Unit One and the first Secondary Periodic Assessment
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1.1 Pg. 5 Prime Factorization
· Vocabulary: factor, product, power, exponent, dividend divisor, quotient,remainder,fraction, prime number, composite number, prime factorization, factor tree,
· Warm up: Pg. 5 / Transparency
· Lesson: 1.1
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 5 and 6
· Independent Practice: *Basic Math skills 6th Pg. 84: 1 – 5
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: *Basic Math Skills 6th Pg. 86 :
· Homework: Basic Math Skills 6 Prime Factorization Pg. 82 Use Tree Method
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1.2 Pg. 10 Greatest Common Factor
· Vocabulary: common factor, greatest common factor
· Warm up: Pg. 10 Writing Factors / Transparency
· Lesson: 1.2
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 10 - 11
· Independent Practice : Basic Math Skills Pg. 91: 1 – 5
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 90 GCF
Homework: Basic Math Skills 6 Pg. 89 Tongue Twister #7 [GCF]
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1.4 Pg. 21 Least Common Multiple
· Vocabulary: multiple, common multiple, least common multiple
· Warm up: Pg. 21 Find the GCF / Transparency
· Lesson: 1.4
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 21- 22
· Independent Practice: Basic Math Skills pg. 98 LCM
· Reciprical Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 101
· Homework: Basic Math Skills Pg. 97
Biweekly # 1 September 28th - October 2nd
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1.3 Pg. 16 Equivalent Fractions
· Vocabulary: equivalent fractions, simplest form, fraction, numerator,
denominator
· Warm up: Pg. 16 Writing Factors
· Lesson: 1.3
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 16 and 17
· Independent Practice: SB Pg. 18 : 3 – 38 Odd
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Math Centers Pg. 179 / Modeling
Equivalent Fractions [drawing equivalent fractons]
· Homework: Pg. 18 : 3 - 38 Even
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1.5 Pg. 29 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
· Vocabulary: least common denominator
· Warm up: Pg. 29 Greater than or Less than
· Lesson: 1.5
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 29 - 30
· Independent Practice: Pg. 31: 7– 17 odd
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Math Center Pg. 121: Four in a row
[change whole numbers to fractions]
· Homework: Pg. 31 12 – 22 Even
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1.6 Pg. 35 Comparing Fractions and mixed Numbers
· Vocabulary: mixed number, proper fraction, improper fraction
· Warm up: Pg. 35 Comparing Fractions / Transparency
· Lesson: 1.6
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 35-37
· Independent Practice : Pg. 37:1-16 odd
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Pg. 39: 40 – 43 / Discuss and Due
· Homework: Pg. 38: 17 – 31 Even
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2.1 Pg. 66 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
· Vocabulary: Greatest Common Factor [GCF], equivalent fractions, simplest
form, least common denominator [LCD], mixed number, improper fraction
· Warm up: Pg. 69 / Transparency
· Lesson: 2.1
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 69 - 70
· Independent Practice Pg. 71: 1-5
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 24
· Homework: Pg. 71: 6-24 Even
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2.2 Pg. 75 Using a Common Denominator
· Vocabulary: variable, algebraic expression
· Warm up: Pg. 75 / Transparency
· Lesson: 2.2
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 75 - 77
· Independent Practice Pg. 77: 1 – 6
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Pg. 78 : 37 - 42
· Homework: Pg. 77: 8 – 18 Even
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2.3 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
· Vocabulary: least common denominator, mixed number, improper fraction
· Warm up: Pg. 81 / transparency
· Lesson: 2.3
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 81 - 82
· Independent Practice : 3 – 6 and 13 – 24 odd
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 24 / Draw a
· Picture to Help Solve Problem
· Homework: Pg. 83: 17 – 24 Even
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2.4
· Vocabulary:
· Warm up:
· Lesson: 2.4
· Examples and Guided Practice:
· Independent Practice
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities:
· Homework:
· Biweekly #2 October 12 – October 16
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2.5 Pg. 95 Dividing fractions and Mixed Numbers
· Vocabulary: reciprocal
· Warm up: Pg. 95 / Transparency
· Lesson: 2.5
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 95 and 97
· Independent Practice : Pg. 97 6 – 12 0dd
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 37 and 36
· Homework: Pg. 97:7 – 21 Even and Pg.
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2.6 Pg. 102 Adding and Subtracting decimals
· Vocabulary: front-end estimation
· Warm up: Pg. 102 Transparency
· Lesson: 2.6
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 102 - 103
· Independent Practice Pg. 103: 1 - 12
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 44 Use Graphic Organizer
· Homework: Basic Math Skills Pg. 41
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2.7 Pg. 107 Multiplying and dividing decimals
· Vocabulary: leading digit, compatible numbers
· Warm up: Pg. 107 Product / quotient
· Lesson: 2.7
· Examples and Guided Practice: Pg. 108 - 109
· Independent Practice Pg. 110 : 7 – 10 and 24 - 27
· Reciprocal Teaching Concept Activities: Basic Math Skills Pg. 52 and 54
· Homework: Pg. 113: 1 - 12
· Biweekly #3 October 26 – October 30
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