Welcome+to+Grade+6

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=Sinarmas World Academy =

Grade 6 MYP Program
This is the start of your MYP mathematics program at SWA, and it is a continuation of your previous work in PYP mathematics. We begin this course by reviewing some IMPORTANT concepts covered in Grade 5, and then we develop student understanding of the topics drawn from the 5 branches of mathematics: number, algebra, geometry, statistics & probability and discrete mathematics. Your course outline is as follows:


 * 1) Fractions and decimals
 * 2) Ratio, proportion, percent
 * 3) Integers
 * 4) Algebraic expressions and equations, algebraic patterns
 * 5) Coordinate geometry
 * 6) Plane geometry
 * 7) Statistics
 * 8) Sets

Expectations
We have high expectations of all of our students. These expectations are easily met if you remember to:
 * Be polite to your classmates and your teacher.
 * Use the Magic Words - please, thank you, may I, etc.
 * Raise your hand when you want to answer or ask a question.
 * Study hard at all times and not just the day before a test.
 * Do your homework when it is assigned.
 * Complete all assigned tasks to the best of your ability.

Items to bring to every mathematics class

 * Textbook
 * Your mathematics notebook (provided for you)
 * Your Mathematics Binder with A4 lined paper and A4 square paper inside.
 * Pencil Case with pens, white out, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, ruler.
 * Completed homework.
 * Scientific calculator (this should have sin, cos, tan, log,, x2, π, and √ keys – some of these may be 2nd functions).
 * For some topics, compasses and a protractor will be required. Advance notice will be given, but make sure you have these at hand when needed.

Procedures

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Your loose leaf binder should be divided in two sections:
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">In-Class Work (This includes your notebook and worksheets and handouts given by the teacher.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Homework
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">All work in your notebook and binder should be neatly written and organized. Write the date and title on all your work and underline headings with a ruler. A margin down the left side of the paper should be added before starting your work.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">When doing mathematical calculations, it is important to write down the question and show all steps in your answer so that errors can be identified in your methods if you are having trouble.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Answers are complete only when they include the correct units and/or are written in sentence form when responding to a worded problem. You are expected to check all answers when you are finished your homework.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Note taking may be done in either pen or pencil. All written working should be completed in pencil.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">All assessed work will be brought home for your parents to sign and to make a comment if they wish. The work will then be placed in your your Portfolio of finished work.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Unless otherwise stated, homework is due at the beginning of the next class meeting.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain copies of notes and worked examples given in your absence (probably from a student who was present), then to complete any homework set or assignment as soon as possible. In the case of absence during work on assignments, you must approach your teacher to arrange a new due date.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Use your daily planner to write down all homework assignments and test dates.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Through all of these procedures, you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning.

Laptops

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">At some point in the next week, you will be issued a MacBook laptop. At this time, we will teach you how to keep track of deadlines, organize your notes and complete your homework using the laptop.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">You are still required to bring your pencil cases and notebook paper to class each day in addition to your laptop.

Late Homework Policy

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">A pattern of late work hurts your performance and understanding in class and possibly, your overall mark.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> If you cannot solve a problem you are still expected to show a written effort.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The SWA Late Homework Policy is currently under development and will outline the procedure for dealing with problems relating to late submission of important work. You will be expected to be familiar with these procedures and the consequences.

If you experience any difficulties in this course...

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">It is your responsibility to make sure that anything not completely understood is dealt with promptly and effectively. If difficulties are not satisfactorily resolved in class, come and discuss them with a teacher as soon as possible. Things which are not understood can lead to more problems later in the course, if not dealt with straight away.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">You may ask friends or family members for help, but being given the answer to a problem may not result in your understanding how to solve it. If you get help, the person helping should work through similar problems with you and then leave you to do your homework problems alone.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Talk about the work and your progress with your parents. They are interested to hear how you are getting on and can be a source of good advice and support.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Remember that homework is a tool to help you learn. Struggling and making errors are signs that you are learning!
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">If your parents have any questions or cause for concern during the course, they are welcome to contact your teacher at school by email: john_terry@swa-jkt.com or glenn_taylor@swa-jkt.com

Process of Assessment in MYP Mathematics

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Assessment is criterion based and students are measured against clearly written descriptors to determine an appropriate level of achievement.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Guiding questions will be written at the beginning of each unit to help focus your learning.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Assessment tasks will be both formative and summative in nature.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Formative tasks are those designed to help students fulfil the objectives of the unit and to prepare students for an assessed summative task. A formative task will provide students with information as to how they can improve on a particular concept or skill.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Summative tasks will be designed to give students an opportunity to display what they have learned in a particular unit or program and will be assessed using the criteria establish for MYP mathematics at UNIS.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">At the end of a grading period, final achievement levels are awarded for each criterion by determining the most appropriate descriptor over the course of the semester.

** Improving your Learning **
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">It is very true that what you get out of an experience is directly related to the effort you put in. You may find that you are strong in a particular topic during the course, and that you sometimes finish your work early. You are still expected to be doing mathematics to further improve your skills. Assisting others is one way to do this, as teaching other students helps you retain newly learned material. Also, Extension materials provide work on topics different from, and “a step beyond,” the expected level of work in the course. These are available from your teacher and you are expected to try one of these when you are finished your regular classwork. You are welcome to take any of these home should you want to pursue additional work.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">In an effort to reward positive classroom behaviours, I will be using a DeAbreu Dollars stamp. Positive contributions include attempting an Extension Activity, putting consistent impressive effort into their homework, using the planner appropriately over a period of time, helping other students, being particularly welcoming to a new student and many others! When a student demonstrates positive behaviour, they will earn a DeAbreu Dollar stamp in their planner. At the end of a quarter, all students will be able to put their Dollars towards small modest prizes in the Treasure Chest, save their Dollars for a later “purchase”, or pool their Dollars together for a group reward. The point of this initiative is to encourage positive behaviours and good citizenship, foster a positive classroom culture, and to communicate this to students and parents using the Planner.

** How do my parents keep track of my progress? **
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;">Your parents will sign each summative assessment task. You must bring the signed task to class the day after it is marked. Students will keep their tasks in a portfolio kept in the classroom. The portfolio will be made available for Parent-Teacher-Student conferences at a later date. Also, you will be recording all of your marks on a task sheet provided to you by your teacher. Your parents can use this as a summary of your achievements at any time.