Welcome to the DLMS 6th Grade Math Page

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News from 6th Grade Math, 6th Grade in general and DLMS!

A good thinking with math site

Take a look at this site for activities that will challenge you and help you work on your math skills.

https://nrich.maths.org/9415
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Looking for a gift idea? Recently a few students have been bringing in the old favorite Rubik's Cube.  It has been interesting to see students interact with each other with this mathematical problem solving device.  There are other types of puzzles like this.  Why not give them a try also.  

Homework Doesn't Teach Responsibility, Sports Does.
An interesting blog post.  
http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2015/09/19/homework-does-not-teach-responsibility-sports-does/


6th Grade has a new web page.
Please bookmark the 6th grade web page for teacher and team information, daily homework and more.
http://detroitlakesmiddleschool6thgrade.weebly.com

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How much sleep does your 6th grader need?
Here is a good place to start to find out.
Sleep article

















School is Right around the Corner.
Just a little over a month before school starts.  Be on the look out for deals on your school supplies.


Practice your skills over summer.
Just as with sports, school has skills that need to be practiced.  You can't expect to be at the top of your game if you don't revisit your skills regularly. 


Try Fun and Free Summer Learning Resources from Edutopia.  It has things to maintain math, reading and writing skills.


6th Grade Behavior Reward Auction
We are looking for donations to our end of the year auction.  If you have anything that your 6th grader enjoys and it is within your budget, please consider donating it to the auction. We are working toward having a real live auctioneer on hand for the final one.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Stay strong, mathematically, all summer long.
TenMarks is a site that is giving a free summer opportunity where students can keep their math skills strong.  Go to TenMarks for more details.

  • Tips for testing:
  1. Reassure your child that he or she does not have to answer all the questions correctly to pass. It is not expected that students answer every question correctly.
  2. Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blanks. There is no penalty for guessing, and students can get partial credit on the open-ended items.
  3. Remind your child that the test is important.
  4. Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess or place a mark in the test booklet by that item and go back to it after finishing that section of the test.
  5. Ensure that your child gets a decent night's sleep and a good breakfast before taking the test.
  6. Make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child's stress.
  7. Get your child to school on time the day of the test.
  8. Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.
  9. Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.
Tips taken from http://teaching.about.com/ 

Launch of the New 6th Grade Math website.
Hello and welcome to the world of 6th Grade Math
Things you will need for 6th grade math:
Pencils, pencils and more pencils.
Composition Notebook (The one that is sewn in the middle.  Mainly comes in black but other colors have come lately.)
Folder for homework.
Notebooks or loose leaf paper for computation.  
**Optional**
Colored pencils/markers/crayons
​Highlighters
Glue Sticks
Calculator