Grade 6 Math

In grades 6,7 and 8 the mathematics curriculum creates students who are communicators, thinkers and problem-solvers. Overbrook students learn to think logically. Students learn to use symbols and notation, perform specific mathematical operations, make comparisons and define, describe, and use important principles. Students use an individualized computer program called Accelerated Math to progress at their own speed. As part of creating real world situations, computers and calculators are integrated into the curriculum. All students solve Laser Disk real world problem situations by watching a video and working in groups to solve the problem. Computers enable students to keep a record of and find their math averages by using Excel. Junior high students participate in a national Catholic school contest, “MathFax”.

The Overbrook math program offers two levels of math in the sixth grade. Presently we use Saxon Math, Math 76 and Math87, both of which are advanced math textbooks. Students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to work routine fraction and decimal problems and word problems. They are introduced to ratio, proportion and percent problems. Geometry problems in one, two and three dimensions are introduced and practiced. Algebra concepts of solving equations are learned and used.