Sixth Grade Learning Expectations

Essential Learning 1: The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of math.

Math Skill 1.5.1: creates, analyzes and extends number patterns that involve a combination of one or two operations

Definition of math skill:

Understand - show ability to set up and solve problems using letters that represent unknown numbers (variables).

Algebraic Concepts - problems where arithmetic relations are explored using letter symbols to represent numbers.

Resources:

• Addison-Wesley

  • Solving Equations Using Manipulatives, p. 438-39
    • Practice, p. 158
    • Building Thinking Skills, p. 158
    • Reteaching, p. 158
    • Challenges, p. 158
    • Problem of the Day, p. 158

• Solving Equations / Addition and Subtraction, p. 442-43
  • Practice, p. 160
  • Building Thinking Skills, p. 160
  • Reteaching, p. 160
  • Challenges, p. 160
  • Problem of the Day, p. 159

• Problem Solving Using Addition and Subtraction Equations, p. 446-47
• Practice, p. 162
• Building Thinking Skills, p. 162
• Reteaching, p. 162
• Challenges, p. 162
• Problem of the Day, p. 162

 

• Solving Equations / Multiplication and /Division, p. 448-49
  • Practice, p. 163
  • Building Thinking Skills, p. 163
  • Reteaching, p. 163
  • Challenges, p. 163
  • Problem of the Day, p. 163

   

• Problem Solving Using Multiplication and Division, p. 450-51
  • Practice, p. 164
  • Building Thinking Skills, p. 164
  • Reteaching, p. 164
  • Challenges, p. 164
  • Problem of the Day, p. 164

   

• Using Algebraic Language, p. 454

Assessment:

• Addison-Wesley

  • Chapter Tests
  • Multiple Choice Tests, Core Objectives, Chapter 16
  • Free Response Tests, Core Objectives, Chapter 16
  • Quick Quiz, p. 439, 443, 447, 449, 451
  • Close and Assess, p. 439, 443, 447, 449. 451
  • Power Practice / Quiz, p. 445
  • Alternative/Performance
  • Alternative Assessment Booklet, Chapter 16, p.31 - 32