Course Description

  • Math 6 is based on the Minnesota Standards for Mathematics in the areas of number and operation, algebra, geometry and measurement and data analysis. Topics include solving equations, factoring - including greatest common factor and least common multiple, positive rational numbers, volume and surface area, calculating perimeter and area, ratios, fractions, decimals, percentages, and probability.

Proficiency Learning Targets for Grade 6 Mathematics

  • Numbers and Operations

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • I can locate and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid.
    • I can locate and plot numbers on a number line.
    • I can use inequality symbols to compare rational numbers.
    • I understand that percentages are a ratio to 100.
    • I can determine equivalences between fractions, decimals and percents.
    • I can convert between positive rational numbers.
    • I can write a number using prime factorization.
    • I can use GCF and LCM to calculate equivalent fractions.
    • I can find the least common multiple of a set of numbers.
    • I can find the greatest common factors of a set of numbers.
    • I can identify ratios to compare two quantities.
    • I understand the relationship between ratios, fractions and percents.
    • I can determine rates and ratios of quantities with different units.
    • I can solve rate and ratio problems using multiplication and division.
    • I can multiply fractions.
    • I can divide fractions.
    • I can multiply decimals.
    • I can calculate percent to solve real world problems.
    • I can solve real world problems using decimals, fractions and mixed numbers.
    • I can estimate solutions using fractions and decimals.

    Algebra

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • I can convert between function rules (equations), tables and graphs.
    • I can apply the following properties (associative, commutative and distributive).
    • I can solve expressions using order of operations.
    • I can solve equations (one and two step) for a variable while maintaining equality on both sides.

    Geometry & Measurement

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • I can calculate the surface area of prisms.
    • I can calculate the volume of prisms.
    • I can calculate the area of squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms and trapezoids.
    • I can estimate the perimeter and area of irregular figures.
    • I can find missing angles created by intersecting lines.
    • I know the total degrees in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
    • I can find the missing angle in a triangle.
    • I can use the relationship between intersecting lines to find a missing angle.
    • I can solve real-world problems involving conversions of the measurement systems.
    • I can estimate weights and capacities using benchmarks.

    Data Analysis & Probability

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • I can find sample space using trees, tables and pictures.
    • I can find the probability of an event.
    • I can represent probability as a fraction, decimal and percent.

Resources

    • IXL
    • Chromebook
    • AddieMath (Facts Practice)
    • Course 1 Textbook Math Expressions
    • Hands On Manipulatives
    • Online Resources/Games
      • Quizzlet
      • Blooket
      • Kahoot