Syllabus
Grade 6 Mathematics Course Outline
Subject: Mathematics
School Year: 2010-2011
Topics:
Unit 1 Algebraic Thinking and Decimals
Chapter 1-Algebraic Thinking; Chapter 3- Decimal Addition and Subtraction; Chapter 4- Decimal Multiplication and Division
Unit 2 Fractions
Chapter 5- Number Patterns and Fractions; Chapter 6-Fraction Addition and Subtraction; Chapter 7-Fraction Multiplication and Division; Chapter 8-Proportions and Percent
Unit 3 Geometry
Chapter 2- Measurement; Chapter 9-Geometric Figures; Chapter 10- Area and Perimeter
Unit 4 Algebra
Chapter 11- Integers; Chapter 12- Equations and Functions
Objectives:
Knowledge and Understanding:
v Know and demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the five branches of mathematics (number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics).
v Use appropriate mathematical concepts and skills to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations including those in real-life contexts.
v Select and apply general rules correctly to solve problems including those in real-life contexts.
Investigating Patterns:
v Select and apply appropriate inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
v Recognize patterns.
v Describe patterns as relationships or general rules.
v Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
v Justify or prove mathematical relationships and general rules.
Communication in Mathematics:
v Use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written explanations.
v Use different forms of mathematical representation (formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models).
v Move between different forms of representation.
Reflection in Mathematics:
v Explain whether their results make sense in the context of the problem.
v Explain the importance of their findings.
v Justify the degree of accuracy of their results where appropriate.
v Suggest improvements to the method when necessary.
Homework:
There will be class work or homework each class period. These assignments will build towards a larger summative assessment at the end of each unit. The assignments may be problems from the text, worksheets, research tasks, skills practice, or any other relevant requirement.
Assessment:
Each unit of work will be assessed using a summative piece of work completed at the end of each unit.
Suggestions for Success:
v Keep a great notebook and complete all assignments.
v Ask questions.
v Visualize your success.
Subject: Mathematics
School Year: 2010-2011
Topics:
Unit 1 Algebraic Thinking and Decimals
Chapter 1-Algebraic Thinking; Chapter 3- Decimal Addition and Subtraction; Chapter 4- Decimal Multiplication and Division
Unit 2 Fractions
Chapter 5- Number Patterns and Fractions; Chapter 6-Fraction Addition and Subtraction; Chapter 7-Fraction Multiplication and Division; Chapter 8-Proportions and Percent
Unit 3 Geometry
Chapter 2- Measurement; Chapter 9-Geometric Figures; Chapter 10- Area and Perimeter
Unit 4 Algebra
Chapter 11- Integers; Chapter 12- Equations and Functions
Objectives:
Knowledge and Understanding:
v Know and demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the five branches of mathematics (number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics).
v Use appropriate mathematical concepts and skills to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations including those in real-life contexts.
v Select and apply general rules correctly to solve problems including those in real-life contexts.
Investigating Patterns:
v Select and apply appropriate inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
v Recognize patterns.
v Describe patterns as relationships or general rules.
v Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
v Justify or prove mathematical relationships and general rules.
Communication in Mathematics:
v Use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written explanations.
v Use different forms of mathematical representation (formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models).
v Move between different forms of representation.
Reflection in Mathematics:
v Explain whether their results make sense in the context of the problem.
v Explain the importance of their findings.
v Justify the degree of accuracy of their results where appropriate.
v Suggest improvements to the method when necessary.
Homework:
There will be class work or homework each class period. These assignments will build towards a larger summative assessment at the end of each unit. The assignments may be problems from the text, worksheets, research tasks, skills practice, or any other relevant requirement.
Assessment:
Each unit of work will be assessed using a summative piece of work completed at the end of each unit.
Suggestions for Success:
v Keep a great notebook and complete all assignments.
v Ask questions.
v Visualize your success.