Sixth Grade Learning Expectations

Essential Learning 3: The student uses mathematical reasoning.

Math Skill 3.3.3: reflects on and evaluates procedures and results through writing and discussion

Definition of math skill:

Predictions - logical guesses

Inferences - likely conclusions

Support - helps prove it is correct

Contradicts - helps prove it is incorrect

Resources:

• Addison-Wesley
  • Critical Thinking
    • p. 3, 5, 23, 31, 51, 61, 63, 70, 83, 85, 93, 95, 99, 131, 133, 148, 159, 161, 163, 179, 189, 200, 217, 231, 249, 261, 265, 279, 311, 318, 335, 339, 343, 359, 367, 387, 393, 413, 419, 437, 444, & 449
  • Predictions, p. 54, 60, 124, 137, 148, 154, 161, 249, 261, 343, 406, 424, 432
  • Black line Masters
    • Practice: Lessons 3-3, 4-2, 6-11, 9-12, 15-2, 16-2
    • Reteaching: 3-3, 4-2, 6-11, 9-12, 15-2, 16-2
    • Challenges: 3-3, 4-2, 6-11, 9-12, 15-2, 16-2
    • Critical Thinking: 3-3, 4-2, 6-11, 9-12, 15-2, 16-2

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