All Courses
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MATH 1-2 A_Weider_TR1
This course starts in the same place as Math 1, but is taught at a faster pace, introducing new concepts quickly, it covers all of the standards in Math 1 as well as the first half of Math 2. This course focuses on the Grade 6 and selected Grade 7 State Standards for Mathematics by developing students’ abilities to problem solve, reason and communicate mathematics through the Standards for Math Practice. The main topics of this course are proportional relationships, operations with rational numbers, constant of proportionality, scale drawings and geometric constructions as well as statistical sampling. Students that take Math 1-2 in 6th grade commonly take Algebra in 8th grade and Calculus in 12th grade. Students considering a future a math-based career such as sciences, technology, or engineering should consider taking this course in 6th grade.
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MATH 1-2 A_Hong_TR1
This course starts in the same place as Math 1, but is taught at a faster pace, introducing new concepts quickly, it covers all of the standards in Math 1 as well as the first half of Math 2. This course focuses on the Grade 6 and selected Grade 7 State Standards for Mathematics by developing students’ abilities to problem solve, reason and communicate mathematics through the Standards for Math Practice.
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MATH 1-2 B_Hong_TR2
This course starts in the same place as Math 1, but is taught at a faster pace, introducing new concepts quickly, it covers all of the standards in Math 1 as well as the first half of Math 2. This course focuses on the Grade 6 and selected Grade 7 State Standards for Mathematics by developing students’ abilities to problem solve, reason and communicate mathematics through the Standards for Math Practice.
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ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS 6 A_Zabriskie_TR1
6th Grade English Language Arts is aligned with the Washington State Standards and includes novels and the Writing Fundamentals curriculum. Students will explore diverse literary genres by exploring theme and character analysis. Critical thinking and persuasive skills are strengthened. The course provides a framework for understanding narrative structures across various texts and will read the novel, Freak the Mighty. There is an emphasis on empowering students to be effective communicators and analytical thinkers. Through a combination of whole-class instruction and small group workshop experiences, students will sharpen their language arts skills and strengthen self-expression. Advanced 6th Grade ELA is aligned with the Washington State Standards and includes novels and the Writing Fundamentals curriculum. The topics covered are similar to the 6th English Language Arts (see description above) but covered more in depth and requires an increased volume of reading and writing.