DIS students integrate fantasy football into the math curriculum in a fun way.

DIS students use their mathematical skills to design and price a new home.

DIS students create a menu and run a restaurant complete with an income/expense statement.

What will be happening in Accelerated Math this year?

Major concepts:  Integers, Equations, Geometry

Thematic Units:  Architecture, Food and Restaurants, Fantasy Football 

Master Calendar 2011-2012

MailCall / Homework Listing / Master Class Calendar

Parent Guide 2011-2012

2011 - 2012 Accelerated Math Guide For Parents

Downloads 2011-2012

Chapter packets, Reviews, POW's 

Accelerated Sixth Grade Mathematics

 Covering 7th and 8th grade TEKS to prepare students for Algebra in 7th Grade

Print an extra set of tutoring passes to come in starting at 7:45am

The 3 most important things to remember about all math assignments:
1. I will accept all work that is completed in PENCIL.
2. I will accept all papers which SHOW ALL WORK unless specific directions state otherwise.
3. I will accept work always completed ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER unless otherwise directed.

Homework Assignments

 Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night on their math homework.
 Their time should be budgeted in the following manner:

Looking for the assignment - 10 minutes
Calling a friend for the assignment - 10 minutes
Explaining why Mr. Mangham is mean and just does not like children - 21 minutes
Going to the bathroom - 11 minutes
Getting a snack - 12 minutes
Checking what they are missing on TV - 9 minutes
Telling parents that Mr. Mangham never explained the assignment - 5 minutes
Waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment - 12 minutes

Quotes, Stories, Inspiration, and Other Randomness

The Failure List
Think You Are Having A Bad Day?
Children Learn What They Live
I Resign
Outdoor Safety
Parable of a Child
The Art of Good Teaching
The Cab Ride
Too Busy for a Friend
What Do You Make
What Money Can't Buy
Just For Today
It Couldn't Be Done
I Know Something Good About You
The Miracles Workers (value clarification exercise)