Review for First Six Weeks Test

Review for First Six Weeks Test for PAP-6/7 and GT-6/7 Math students:

Review sheets will NOT be provided for most tests in math.  Students should rework problems from their classwork, homework, quizzes, tests and notes to help them review and prepare for the six-weeks test that will be given on Tuesday Oct. 2^nd.

A few points to remember…

1)   The six-weeks test is a major grade.  Basically it counts as much as 2-3 quiz grades.  Test grades drastically affect a student’s average so they need to review, study and prepare in advance, the night before and a quick review the morning of the test.

2)   Six-Weeks Tests can NOT be reassessed.  NO RETEST will be given for a six-weeks exam.  Study!!! Come prepared to do your best.  Bring a pencil and a hand-held sharpener.

Six-Weeks Tests cover ALL the material that was taught since the last test.  In this case, the test will have all math objectives covered since the first day of school.  These lessons included:

·         Addition & Subtract, especially involving zeros, using multi-digit numbers,

·         Multiplication of multi-digit numbers,

·         Long Division with remainders,

·         Problem Solving and using the EPSE model,

·         Order of Operations (PEMDAS),

·         Naming Decimals using Place Value,

·         Ordering Decimals,

·         Adding & Subtracting Decimals by lining up the decimals before completing the operation,

·         Multiplying Decimals by completing the operation, counting the number of spaces behind the decimal then adding a decimal in the answer with the same number of places behind the decimal,

·         Dividing decimals by making the divisor a whole number and moving the decimal in the dividnd the same number of spaces.  Be sure and divide carefully to get the correct answer, and

·         Sequences and Rules (Functions)

The on-line textbook offers assistance in preparing for quizzes and tests. 

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·         Click the pull-down bar and choose a chapter.  Click GO. 

·         For video tutorials, click VIDEOS & ACTIVITIES.  Usually 1 to 4 videos for each lesson are listed on the left-hand side.  Professor Burger is a nerd…but he’s a good teacher!  The top-right has lessons with practice questions that are very helpful.   

·         For interactive quizzes, click ADDITIONAL PRACTICE.  Choose the LESSON.  Usually the first activity listed is a quiz.  After completing the quiz, click SCORE MY QUIZ.  If the answer was wrong, it will refer you back to one of the videos to watch (such as EXAMPLE 4-1).

Remember that you can always Google lessons and extra worksheets from the web when studying.  The iPad, iTouch, and iPhone have good apps for practicing math.

 

NOTES: Sequences and Rules (Functions)

 The main trouble that students have when solving problems involving sequences and rules is the vocabulary.  It is important for them to know the correct vocab so that they will be completing the correct portion of the problem.

Pattern....refers to the reliable pattern found within a sequence.  Students have been finding patterns since they were in pre-school.  Some are AB patterns (red, green, red, green...) whereas other patterns are ABBABB type patterns (+3, -2, +3, -2). 

Sequences...These are the number listed that follow a pattern.  We usually label them as the "y" list and call them the OUTPUT list.  ex:   3, 6, 9, 12...is a sequence.   It follows the pattern of +3, where 3 is added to each number. Another sequence is 2, 7, 5, 10, 8, 13, 11...  This sequence follows the pattern of +5, -2.

Arithmetic sequence has a consistent pattern where it has ONLY one pattern and it is applied to each of the numbers.   An example would be 4, 7, 10, 13...   The pattern is +3 or 3 is added to the previous term.

Term...this refers to the position a number is located within the list.  We usually refer to this as the INPUT or "x" list.  Think of it as ordinal numbers...1st, 2nd, 3rd,...

Rule...this is the function that determines which numbers will be generated within a sequence.  Example would be...  3x + 1.  If you put in a 1 (input)...3 x 1 = 3 +1 = 4.  4 is the output.  If you put in a 2... 3x2=6 + 1 = 7...7 is the output.  The sequences (y) that is created is 4, 7, 10....

 

Answer Key for REVIEW 1.2

Test 1.2 is scheduled for tomorrow, Tues. 9/25.  These are the answers for the review sheet.  PAP-6 students do NOT do the last 2 questions on the back page!!!

Next TEST is scheduled for Tues Sept 24

The next major assignment is TEST 1.2. 

Students should be studying all the material that has been taught this year, especially the new material.  Since our last test we have covered naming decimals, ordering decimals, and add/sub/mult/divide decimals.  Remember that word problems will always be part of our tests.

We usually include 3-8 questions that are a review of previous materials so students should be prepared to complete basic operations (add/sub/mult/divide), set up word problems using EPSE, and complete problems of Order of Operations (PEMDAS).

Tests & quizzes must be completed within the allotted time.  Generally quizzes are 15-20 minutes and tests are 40-50 minutes.  Students should be competent and secure in their basic operations.  Student should study before the assessment so that they can recall operations and steps quickly during the assessment.

NOTES: Multiplying Decimals

NOTES: Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Notes: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

NOTES: Decimals= Adding & Subtracting

NOTES: Decimals = Naming/Place Value

NOTES: Estimating & Rounding

Class Note Format

The notes posted on this page might be from any of the 6th grade math teachers...not necessarily from your child's teacher.  We all have our own individual silly sayings and tricks we use in class.  Your child's notes may be different from those that are posted, but they should all include the basic steps to solve the math problem.

A Different Way to do Long Division

Answer Key for REVIEW 1.1

From time to time, the math teachers will post a copy of the answer key to an assignment.  This is to help the student and the parent check the child's work and to see the types of errors that have been made.  This is an extra study tool that parents/students can use.

How to Change a FAILING grade to a PASSING Grade

Students will be getting their first FA (quiz) back on Wednesday Sept 5th.  If you child struggled with this daily assignment, then please spend some time with your child.  Your child will be required to complete a CORRECTION FORM for each failed daily assignment.  The form must be signed by a parent showing that the parent is aware of the failed grade.

The highest grade that can be recorded for a reassessment (correction or retest) is a 70.  If your child does not pass the assignment on the second attempt, the higher of the two grades will be recorded in the grade book. 

This form requires that the student rewrite the question(s) that were missed, work it correctly and write WHY he/she missed that particular question.  This is a VERY important step in helping students to evaluate their own mistakes and to avoid them in the future. 

The form MUST be SIGNED by a PARENT.  Teachers need documentation that the parent is aware that his/her child is struggling with a concept or math objective.

Correction forms WITH the original assignment are due TWO DAYS after the student receives the paper back from the teacher.  This will force the student to address their mistakes immediately so that he/she is prepared for the next lesson and the upcoming test.

Remember that the Correction Form is only for MINOR/DAILY grades.  Failed tests or major grades are dealt with a different procedure. 

How to Set Up your Notebook