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