Sixth Grade Learning Expectations

Essential Learning 3: The student uses mathematical reasoning.

Math Skill 3.2.1: develops conjectures based on analysis of new problem situations (e.g. in context of learning divisibility rules, formulates a rule for divisibility by 6 and develops arguments to support the rule)

Definition of math skill:

reflects - to look back and analyze the process

procedures - step

Resources:

• Addison-Wesley
  • Check for reasonableness of solutions:
  • This developmental sequence teaches students how to gather, organize, and analyze data so that they can use these skills to make real-world decisions - p.20, 123, 180-181, 239, 286, 351

Assessment:

• Addison-Wesley
  • Pre/Post Tests - Multiple Choice/Free Response
  • Chapter Tests - Multiple Choice/Free Response
  • Problem of the day - see teacher's guide, p. "A" before every lesson