Math- Grade 6/7
Grade 6
Grade 6 math will focus on the following topics which will likely be introduced as listed though the year: -Math Facts -Fractions/Decimals/Percents/Money -Integers -Order of Operations -Algebra (1 Step) -Geometry and Angles (quads/triangles/cubes) -Cartesian Plane -Table Graphs -Probability |
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Grade 7
Grade 7 math will focus on the following topics which will likely be introduced as listed though the year: -Math Facts -Fractions/Decimals/Percents/Money -Integers -Order of Operations -Algebra (2 Step) -Geometry (circle/cylinder) -Cartesian Plane -Circle Graphs -Probability |
A note on Xtramath.org
I have all students use Xtramath to help them improve their automatic recall of math facts. They should be completing this daily at home (or they can complete at school if unable to access the internet at home). The rationale for using this site comes from the website:
"XtraMath® helps students transition from counting or calculating the basic math facts to recalling them. Quickly recalling math facts, instead of calculating them, frees up mental resources for higher-level operations. XtraMath’s timed activities encourage students to answer questions as quickly as possible. When combined with the spaced repetition of problems, this efficiently develops recall. The three-second threshold is carefully selected to be long enough to type in a recalled answer but not long enough for the student to comfortably enter a counted or calculated answer.Students should have already learned the basic counting or calculating strategies, and be able to solve the problems without time pressure, before starting to practice an operation with XtraMath."
I have all students use Xtramath to help them improve their automatic recall of math facts. They should be completing this daily at home (or they can complete at school if unable to access the internet at home). The rationale for using this site comes from the website:
"XtraMath® helps students transition from counting or calculating the basic math facts to recalling them. Quickly recalling math facts, instead of calculating them, frees up mental resources for higher-level operations. XtraMath’s timed activities encourage students to answer questions as quickly as possible. When combined with the spaced repetition of problems, this efficiently develops recall. The three-second threshold is carefully selected to be long enough to type in a recalled answer but not long enough for the student to comfortably enter a counted or calculated answer.Students should have already learned the basic counting or calculating strategies, and be able to solve the problems without time pressure, before starting to practice an operation with XtraMath."
A Note on Khan Academy
Some parents and students may already be familiar with the Khan Academy website, however, as a math teacher I find the resources on the Khan Academy website very useful and helpful and I highly recommend its use as a nightly exercise to review work introduced in class or to preview topics coming up. I encourage parents and students to explore the site and participate in it's exercises, particularly watching the demonstration videos. Please note you do not need to sign-up or sign-in to watch the videos or complete the exercises (Click on the 'Learn' button in the upper left corner and start with the 'Knowledge Map').
Some parents and students may already be familiar with the Khan Academy website, however, as a math teacher I find the resources on the Khan Academy website very useful and helpful and I highly recommend its use as a nightly exercise to review work introduced in class or to preview topics coming up. I encourage parents and students to explore the site and participate in it's exercises, particularly watching the demonstration videos. Please note you do not need to sign-up or sign-in to watch the videos or complete the exercises (Click on the 'Learn' button in the upper left corner and start with the 'Knowledge Map').