Grade 6 Math with Math Dad
Join Math Dad and Science Mom for a hands-on journey through 6th-grade math.
The course can be completed at your own pace. The suggested pace is to complete four lessons per week.
Each 45-minute video session guides you through the activity with discussion and examples.
The full course consists of 2 semesters that can be purchased individually or as a bundle.
Curriculum
We will be using the Desmos Middle School curriculum for our lessons. Each day will have interactive lessons. Some days we will have a paper-based lesson, but most days, the student will need a device to work on.
In semester 1 we covered four units:
Unit 1: Area and Surface Area
Unit 2: Introducing Ratios and Rates
Unit 3: Fractions and Decimals
Unit 4: Expressions and Equations
In this course, we will complete another four units:
Unit 5: Introducing and Applying Proportional Relationships
Unit 6: Percentages
Unit 7: Rational Numbers
Unit 8: Data Sets and Distributions
After the successful completion of this course, a student will be ready for Pre-Algebra.
Course Bundles
FAQ
Why is the full year math course broken up into two semester-long courses?
- We want to include families that can't financially commit to a full year initially.
- We want to provide a point of entry for families to join the class at the halfway point if that is best for their learning.
Should we start with semester 1?
Yes, you should start with semester 1 unless you have covered the first semester topics using another curriculum. The topics from semester 1 are part of the common core for Grade 6.
What if we need help outside of class?
Our class will have a moderated discord community where you can post and answer questions.
What platforms will we use?
Your child will need access to a web browser for the YouTube video feed and a web browser for the activities. If you have a second device or a second monitor, then they won't have to switch back and forth between the lesson video and the activity.
A tiny screen could make it challenging to interact with some Desmos activities. A touch tablet could work, though the interactions will go more smoothly with a keyboard.
What if we have multiple children who want to take the course? Does this registration allow them all to participate?
No, not really. We don't have a problem with multiple people sharing an activity screen and working through the challenges together. However, the student who is completing the work will be the one who learns the most. We will be paying for student licenses from the curriculum creators (Desmos) so each student will have to get their own license for the activities. You can contact us about a discount for a second or third license if you have additional children who want to participate.
What is the expectation of parents?
Ask your child to teach you the topic of the day and to show you their work. They'll be completing some pretty cool tasks, so this is your chance to cheer them on.
How much homework will there be?
Most lessons will have practice problems to complete (less than 30 minutes on average). If you feel like your child doesn't need the additional practice, then you can be the hero parent who tells them they can skip the problems.
What is the next course?
This course completes the 6th-grade common core standards as well as some 7th-grade standards.
The course for the following year is Pre-Algebra which covers the 8th-grade standards along with many 7th-grade standards. After completing both semesters of Pre-Algebra, a student is ready for Algebra 1.
Can I pay for the entire year at once?
Yes. Purchase the Grade 6 Bundle to buy the curriculum for the entire year.
