6th Grade - the Foundation of Middle School Learning

Instruction in 6th grade is ever-important, and like all of us, 6th grade teachers continue to try new things to improve the rigor and relevance of learning at TMS.  Check out these examples; they definitely point to the vertical and horizontal alignment at TMS...

Color-marking in English - this sets students up for success as they continue to color mark in 7th and 8th grade.  Great vertical alignment!

Collaborative teaching with students - A student who was absent the day before worked with a partner who caught her up on learning.  Both students benefit:  one solidifies their knowledge while teaching the other and the other gets a summary of missed work.

Science notebooking - NO!  This is math notebooking!

Students tracking their own notes helps them develop responsibility and gives them resources for future reference.

Learning is fun (and tactile!) - Here's an example of geometric principles in action.

Best Practices - Essential questions, RAP reminders and Scoring Rubrics.