Sixth Grade Math and Science

Math 6 (a one-year core academic course)
This course is a comprehensive course emphasizing basic number concepts and skills involved in the manipulation of whole numbers, decimal numbers, fractions, ratios, and percents. Topics such as geometry, estimation, measurement, time, probability, and statistics are introduced and developed. In preparation for pre-algebra, integers are presented. Solving equations and elementary graphing are also explored. Organizational skills, note-taking skills, and other student success skills are emphasized throughout the year.

Math 6 Accelerated (a one-year core academic course)
This course is designed to encourage students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers by allowing students to delve deeper into various mathematical topics. The pace of the program is more rigorous and covers more in depth material. Students explore such topics as number theory, graph theory, geometry and measurement, problem solving, and pre-algebra. A solid understanding of basic arithmetic operations involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals is necessary for success in this course. Organizational skills, note-taking skills, and other student success skills are emphasized throughout the year.

Earth Science (a one-year core academic course)
The sixth grade earth science course focuses on developing students’ lab skills. Units are planned to support a sequence of skills learned. These include measurement, use of laboratory equipment, observation skills, recording and graphing data, and classification. The goal is to provide a firm foundation for scientific thought that is applied in the lab writing process. Major topics of study include: weather, minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, global warming and astronomy.