Welcome to Sixth Grade Math! My name is Mrs. Burmeister and this is my fourth year teaching math at GET, but is my 27th year of teaching. I strive to make sure all students are doing their best work and encourage them to do more. Every child can succeed! 

New to the sixth grade math team is Miss Carpenter. She will be teaching one section of the the 6th grade math. Miss Carpenter and I will be working together to ensure all 6th graders are getting the support needed to be successful during our core math class and Target Time.

Our Math Resource is Open Up. We will also be using a program called ALEKS, during our math target time. This will allow us to incorporate more technology in the classroom and meet the needs of all students. It will also allow for more time to work with small groups on skills that they need.

Extra Skills for Practice:

Multiplication Facts through 12x12

Resource: 99 Math (app on Ipads)

ALEKS

Important Dates:

Fall STAR Assessment, September 9th

Unit of Study

Unit 4: Dividing Fractions

• Students consider how the relative sizes of numerator and denominator affect the size of their quotient. Students first compute quotients of whole numbers, then—without computing—consider the relative magnitudes of quotients that include divisors which are whole numbers, fractions, or decimals.

• Guaranteed Standard:

• M.6.NS.A.1. Interpret, represent and compute division of fractions by fractions; and solve word problems
  by using visual fraction models (e.g., tape diagrams, area models, or number lines), equations,
  and the relationship between multiplication and division.
  
  For example, create a story context for (2/3) ÷ (3/4) such as “How many 3/4 -cup servings are in 2/3
  of a cup of yogurt” or “How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length 3/4 mile and area 2/3
  square mile?” Explain that (2/3) ÷ (3/4) = 8/9 because 3/4 of 8/9 is 2/3.

 Welcome to Sixth Grade Science! 

Hello!

I am Ms. Jones, and this will be my third year at G-E-T. However,  I am not new to teaching as this is my 30th year of teaching! I am passionate about science, and I am excited to create an engaging, hands-on science classroom where learning comes to life!

Our science journey this year starts with our first topic: the structure and properties of matter. This topic will lay the foundation for the concepts we will be exploring throughout the year. As we work through the topics this year, we'll focus on developing vocabulary, practicing CER (Claims, Evidence, Reasoning), building models, and engaging in hands-on investigations.

Guaranteed Standards/I Can Statements:

I can construct and use models to explain what matter is and the properties of matter.

I can explain that everything is made of atoms, and atoms can join together to make molecules and compounds.

I can observe and identify examples of change.

I can determine the difference between a molecule and a compound and classify a substance as a molecule or a compound.

I can determine if a chemical reaction occurred by comparing the properties of substances before and after they interact.

I am excited to start a new school year! Please check back for more updates soon.