Sixth Grade Math
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| Topics | Problem Solving
Place Value Systems Operations Decimals and Percents |
Statistics and Graphs
Fractions, Ratios, Proportions Probablility Operations with Fractions |
Geometry
Integers Coordinate Plane Algebraic Equations |
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| Content | Problem solving strategies
Solve equations mentally Order of operations Simplifying expressions Distributive property Expanded notation Different number bases Conversion between fractions, decimals, percents Expressions with exponents Operations with decimals Estimating sums and differences Real world percent problems Origins of the metric system History of mathematical thought |
Line and stem-leaf plots
Box and whiskers plots Measures of central tendency Misleading statistics Choosing appropriate graphs Simplifying fractions and ratios Solve proportions Compare and order fractions Find and interpret probabilities Tree diagrams Counting principle Venn diagrams and probability Operations with fractions Operations with mixed numbers Area of a right triangle |
Identify geometric figures
Identify and measure angles Congruent and similar figures Forms of symmetry Slides in the coordinate plane Identify triangles Supplementary and complementary angles Area of parallelograms and triangles Circumference and area of circle Surface area and volume of rectangular solids Operations with integers Midpoint Solve multistep equations Functions |
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| Skills | Exponents on calculators
Mental math shortcuts |
Spreadsheet formulas and graphs
Mentally compare fractions Interpret statistics |
Protractor use
Drafting Compass use |
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| Portfolio Artifacts |
Animal Extinction Design A Number Base Problem of the Week Quizzes and Tests |
Renaissance Minds Money, Money, Money (Personal Finance) Welcome to Wall Street What’s the Bottom Line? Business Computer Simulation Problem of the Week Quizzes and Tests |
Masters of Deception: Math, Art, and Illusion
Animal Architecture Personal History Timeline My Own Math Project Weed Warriors: Invasive Species |
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| Integrated Units |
Science/Service Learning: Animal Extinction Service Learning: Cost of Pet Care
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SS/LA/Science/Art: Renaissance Minds Art: Advertising for small business project |
SS: Architecture of European Cities
Art: Escher and Art Illusions Science: Invasive Species Service Learning: Animal Architecture Choice: My Own Math Project |
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| Field Trips & Speakers |
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Charlotte Humane Society Small Business Trip |
Building Day | |
| Resources | MathCounts website | McDougal Littell’s Passport to Mathematics | McDougal Littell’s Passport to Mathematics |
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