Welcome to 6 th Grade Math!

Mr. Saito: rsaito@cwcboe.orgMrs. Keenan: akeenan@cwcboe.org

Why are math textbooks so sad??

TEACHER WEBPAGE

Mrs. Keenan• http://www.cwcboe.org//domain/223

Mr. Saito• http://www.cwcboe.org/page/2565

New “CORE” Curriculum

• “Less is more” mentality: less standards to cover; more in-depth

1. Ratio and Proportional Relationships2. Number System (fractions, computation, negative and positive numbers)3. Algebraic Expressions and Equations4. Geometry (area, surface area, volume)5. Statistics (data distribution & variability)

NEW TEXTBOOK • Aligned with the Common Core Content Standards• Glencoe Math Common Core Edition: Course 1• Consumable, Write-In textbook (notes,

classwork, homework, etc.)• Online Resources: student

username/password, online textbook, videos, tutors, worksheets, interactive quizzes

www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com

Other Resources• Supplemental worksheets, activities, and

projects

• Buckle Down workbook

• Study Island (for homework)

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• Library

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