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Welcome to Middle School Math Mrs. Maria Litherland The textbook series we are using for sixth and seventh grade is called Saxon Math. Course 1 is for sixth grade and Course 2 is for seventh. Below are the links to the textbook for each grade:

Course1: Course2:

The textbook for pre-algebra has an online component that gives you access to the entire book online and to other important resources. Students will need to create a login to use the site and they will need a redemption code to access the book. The website is: [|www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com] The redemption codes is: Pre-Algebra: CGO5 OW2L R76Q

Sixth grade will focus on: Seventh grade will focus on: Eighth grade will focus on:
 * Comparing and ordering positive and negative integers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers.
 * Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers, decimals and fractions.
 * Writing verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations.
 * Identifying, describing, and classifying the properties of plane and solid geometric shapes.
 * Analyzing statistical measures for data sets.
 * Understanding and using scientific notation and square roots.
 * Converting between fractions and decimals.
 * Solving problems involving integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
 * Expressing quantitative relationships using algebraic terminology, expressions, equations, inequalities, and graphs.
 * A deeper understanding of plane and sold geometric shapes.
 * Computing the perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric objects.
 * Determining probabilities and use them to make predictions about events.
 * Knowing the properties of rational and irrational numbers expressed in a variety of forms.
 * Understanding the use of exponents, powers and roots.
 * Compute with rational numbers expressed in a variety of forms.
 * Solving problems involving ratios, proportions, and percentages.
 * Solving simple linear equations and inequalities.
 * Interpreting and evaluating expressions involving integer powers.
 * Graphing and interpreting functions.
 * Deepening their understanding of plane and solid geometric shapes.
 * Computing the perimeter, area, and volume of geometric objects.
 * Collecting, analyzing, representing, and interpreting relationships in data sets that have one or more variables.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned everyday. It is the student’s responsibility to write down the homework assignment on his/her assignment book. The assignment books are required and can be purchased at the school store. Late homework will be accepted the next day for half credit.  Pre-Algebra:

Grading Scale:


 * **A ** || 100 - 93 ||
 * **B ** || 92 - 85 ||
 * **C ** || 84 - 77 ||
 * **D ** || 76 - 70 ||
 * **F ** || 69 or below ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Tests || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">45% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Quizes/projects || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">35% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Homework/classwork || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">20% ||

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> 6 <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">th <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> and 7 <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">th
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Tests || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">50% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Classwork || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">30% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Homework || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">20% ||

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Expectations: <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">All students deserve a positive learning environment. To ensure this happens students will be expected to: <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Please email me at <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">mloor@stmaryofthemills.org <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> if you have any further questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Respect the adults in the classroom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Respect their peers (personal attacks, jokes, insulting comments, and disrespectful remarks will not be tolerated and will receive immediate disciplinary action).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Be responsible for their work.

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