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What is 6th Grade Math at KMS?

Resources:

• Carnegie MSMS Course 1
• Mathia

Module 1: Composing and Decomposing

• Area, Factors and Multiples
• Fraction and Decimal Operations
• Volume and Surface Area

Module 2: Relating Quantities

• Ratios and Rates
• Percents
• Unit Conversions

Module 3: Determining Unknown Quantities

• Algebraic Expressions
• 1 Step Equations
• Graphing Quantitative Relationships

Module 4: Moving Beyond Positive Quantities

• Signed Numbers
• Coordinate Plane

Module 5: Describing Variability

• Statistical Process
• Numerical Summaries of Data

What is Co-Taught?

Team Teaching Approach:

• 2 Certified Teachers
• Complementary areas of expertise
• Meet the needs of diverse learners

Shared Roles and Responsibilities:

• Instruction
• Discipline
• Communication
• Grading
• Planning

Grading

Grade breakdown:

• 80% assessment
• 20% practice (classwork, homework,

formative assessments, etc.)

• NO extra credit

Standards Based Grading:

• Mastery Rubrics
• 0-4 scale

○ 4 - 100% ○ 3 - 90% ○ 2 - 70% ○ 1 - 60% ○ 0 - 0% Assessments:

• Formative:

○ Quizzes ○ Small Products

• Summative:

○ Unit Tests ○ Large Products

• Interim

○ District-wide ○ Cumulative

Sample Assessment Rubric

What does IB look like in the math classroom?

• Inquiry Based
• Learning experiences are intentionally planned to allow student to

investigate theory of mathematics

• Students work collaboratively to derive meaning and develop math

strategies

• Growth Mindset
• Focus on individual growth
• Celebrating success

Scorpion Spirit

• Cost: $10

○ Cash or check payable to “KMS” ○ Optional donation to help another family, $10

• Sizes YL - A2X
• Due Date: Friday, August 16

Front: Back:

KMS Phone, Food, and Drink Policies

At KMS, students will:

• Keep cell phones on silent during time on campus
• Keep cell phones inside backpacks during time on campus
• Only use cell phones when directed by teachers for educational

purposes

• Bring lunches to school or have them dropped off by parents or

guardians in the office. Commercial food service deliveries will not be accepted on campus.

• Bring water to drink when on campus. Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Dunkin’

Donuts or any other food/snack items must be consumed prior to arrival on campus.

Snack Time

• Students can pack a

healthy snack to enjoy at the end of 5th period. ✓ Fruit and Veggies ✓ Trail Mix ✓ Applesauce ✓ Yogurt ☒ Chips ☒ Candy

Barro’s Night

• When: Thursday, 8/22
• Where: SW Corner of

Kyrene and Warner

• When: 5:00 - 6:30