Information for Vince Miller’s 6th Grade VPA Math Classes at Classen School of
Advanced Studies (2010-2011)
Class meets in Portable 3. Textbook is McDougal Littell Middle School Math:
Course 1.
Graph paper is to be used for all homework and classwork unless otherwise
specified. The graph paper should be pre-punched to fit in a 3-ring binder;
it should measure 8½” x 11” when inserted in the 3-ring binder. Students
should come to class with at least two (2) black-lead pencils (sharpened by
the time the bell rings) and 2 red ink pens (or pencils) for occasional
grading of work. A pencil eraser will likely be handy. WORK DONE IN INK WILL
GET A GRADE OF ZERO; WORK MUST BE SHOWN.
A straight-edge (ruler) will be needed (measurements should be in both metric
and English units), as will a protractor; calculators are not needed for this
class. A math notebook is required; it should be a 3-ring binder (preferably
a 2”, “D” ring binder), with dividers and tabs. Tabs should be labeled as
Benchmark Tests, Class Notes, Handouts, Homework, Quizzes, Vocabulary, and
Warm-ups.
Homework will almost always be assigned.
My grading policy and scale are as follows:
Quizzes/Tests 80% A = 90% to 100% D = 60% to 69%
Homework 10% B = 80% to 89% F = <60%
Notebook 10% C = 70% to 79%
If your student needs additional math help, I am usually at school until at
least 3:30 p.m. Tutoring (free) is also available from juniors and seniors
who are members of Mu Alpha Theta (a national mathematics honor organization
whose members have at least a “B” average in mathematics). Mu Alpha Theta
tutoring will begin in September and will meet after school (days and room to
be determined).
If you have any concerns, please call Classen (556-5070) and leave a message
for me, or e-mail me at vincemmiller@hotmail.com (Note the “m” before “miller”
in the address.). My school website is
http://TeacherWeb.com/OK/ClassenSchoolofAdvancedStudies/VinceMiller/
Information to be covered during the school year:
Number Sense and Algebraic Thinking Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Measurement and Statistics Geometric Figures
Decimal Addition and Subtraction Geometry and Measurement
Decimal Multiplication and Division Integers
Number Patterns and Fractions Equations and Functions
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Probability and Statistics
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
