Emphasis is on sentence structure, paragraph writing and language mechanics. Spelling is a component of the language arts program. Instruction centers around word lists, organized by phonetic and structural characteristics. The course reviews whole number operations with an emphasis on multiplication and division. Division of decimals is introduced in addition to work with the other decimal operations.
Fractions involve working with mixed numbers.
Beginning algebraic notation, statistics and probability are also covered. The course includes one quarter of health and three quarters of physical science. Topic areas deal with the scientific method, matter, chemistry, electricity, force, motion, energy, and the universe. Reading Designed to further develop the reading skills of sixth graders. Readings include selections from classical and contemporary youth literature found in the sixth grade.