Math 6th Grade Syllabus

 


TextBook 教材 :

PPT slides are prepared by the teacher; Essentials of Introductory & Intermediate Algebra by Blitzer, Singapore Math: Primary Math 6A/6B; Math Olympiad practice problems, and MathCounts problems.

 

 

Objectives:

  • To encourage students to verbalize Òmath thinkingÓ by translating words to numbers and symbols
  • To increase problem-solving ability by introducing different methods of solutions
  • To understand the importance of math definitions and their appropriate use
  • To encourage students to compete in Math Olympiad and MathCounts using positive reinforcement
  • To foster a rudimentary interest in mathematics and to apply mathematics in real world situations
  • To introduce students to above-grade topics so as to prepare students for math competitions

 


FallSemester 第一学期(秋季)课程安排

Prerequisites:  Students are expected to have mastered Math 5th grade math concept and skills including a) multiplication and division of numbers, b)fractions, c)area & perimeter, d)decimals, e)decimal operations, f) unit conversions, g)volume, h)place values, i)ratios, j)basic rate problems, k)average, and l)triangles.

 


Teaching Week 课次

Content 教学内容

Week 1 第一周

Three dimensional Geometry formula

Week 2 第二周

 Exponents & Advanced Word Problems

Week 3 第三周

Sets of numbers/Primes & Composites/Parity

Week 4 第四周

Sequences and Series

Week 5 第五周

Divisibility Rules/PEMDAS

Week 6 第六周

MOEMS

Week 7 第七周

Factorials/Logic/Making tables

Week 8 第八周

Simplification: Reciprocals & Complex Fractions

Week 9 第九周

MOEMS

Week 10 第十周

Using Deduction and Remainders to solve problems

Week 11 第十一周

Writing an Equation and working backwards/Magic Squares

Week 12 第十二周

MOEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Spring Semester 第二学期(春季)课程安排

 


Teaching Week 课次

Content 教学内容

Week 1 第一周

Number sets & Algebra Rules (chapter 1, Blitzer)

Week 2 第二周

Solving algebraic equations (using PEMDAS) (Chapter 2)

Week 3 第三周

Interest and Percent (2.4)

Week 4 第四周

Linear Inequality (2.7)

Week 5 第五周

MOEMS

Week 6 第六周

Graphing Linear Equations (chapter 3)

Week 7 第七周

MOEMS

Week 8 第八周

Systems of Linear Equations (chapter 4)

Week 9 第九周

Probability & Counting Rules

Week 10 第十周

Rate & Proportions:  Work (7.7)

Week 11 第十一周

PascalÕs Triangle

Week 12 第十二周

Modeling using variation (7.8)

Week 13 第十三周

Sine, Cosine and Tangent

Week 14 第十四周

Final exam 期末考试