Graphing Ordered Pairs

Hey 6th graders and 6th grade families! We are about to do our 3rd lesson in chapter 2, and the focus is switching to graphing ordered pairs. 6th graders are expected to plot points with x and y coordinates that are both positive and negative.

Of course, I will be teaching and re-teaching this skill in class (it is super important!!), but it wouldn't hurt for the 6th graders to review the skill at home, and even practice with some fun graphing games.

The video above is a great resource that explains exactly how to plot both positive and negative ordered pairs!

Also, this GAME is a fun way to practice. Remember, the more you practice the easier it is! Graphing ordered pairs will show up in almost every chapter in our math books from here on out!

-Ms. Carlyle

50 Nifty United States!

This year, we are beginning our social studies time with a focus on geography. We are going to FLY through the 50 states (because most students have seen them in 5th grade) and also take a look at geography around the world and how it impacts cultures and societies.

As I said, our first job is to get our 50 states memorized. To help, here are some great websites that our wonderful 6th graders can practice at home (and I give them a liiiiitle time to practice on these sites at school as well!):

50 States Matching Game

States Quiz

Place the States

 

Each of these sites are a little different, so try them all and find what works best for you!! For the "50 States Matching Game," I ask students to focus on the states, and not capitals or landforms, until they have their states down pat!

 

Happy State Memorizing, Smart Ones!

-Ms. Carlyle

 



Keyboarding Practice

Hi 6th graders and 6th grade families!

We are spending the month of September brushing up on our keyboarding skills 20 minutes each day. I am amazed by how well the 6th graders are progressing through their typing lessons! Keyboarding is such an important skill to be proficient in both for school and future careers.

At school, we use a program called Ultrakey to teach us the correct way to type. It is great for 6th graders to practice their typing at home if possible too (I'm sure they do quite a bit of typing on Facebook and whatever websites they're into these days anyway...I just want them to be typing correctly!!). Below are a few typing games and typing test websites that I have tried out and recommend!

Typing Games 

Typing Test 

Typing Game 

 -Ms. Carlyle
      

Math Fact Websites

We spent the last couple days checking in with the level of our math fact skills. Now, when I use the term "math fact" I am referring to those basic multiplication and division facts that we all know and love (9x2, 5x6, etc.). For the most part, I am SUPER impressed with the level of skill our class has shown with their math facts!

We took two quick assessments; one multiplication and one division. Each had 100 facts and I gave the 6th graders 4 minutes to complete them. 6th graders, you know your scores and hopefully you actually showed your parents when you took them home!! (If not, I have their scores written down!). If you did not finish all 100 facts in 4 minutes, I suggest you take some time to brush up on those math fact skills. If you did finish 100 facts in 4 minutes, CONGRATS....but it's still good to keep your skills sharp by continuing to practice.

Flashcards are always a great tool for practicing facts. Also, these websites provide excellent practice!!

Math Fact Basketball

Virtual Flashcards

Fact Worksheet

 

All of these sites give you the option to choose addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We are all unique learners who are working at different levels, so choose the area that best fits your personal math needs! Keep in mind, my goal for ALL 6TH GRADERS is to be fact fluent with both multiplication and division.

 

 

-Ms. Carlyle