Learning Objectives

6^th Grade Math

1^st Nine Weeks

Aug. 14 – Oct. 6

This is a basic overview of what I will be teaching during the first nine weeks. I may add or leave out things depending on how the class is progressing. Some of these objectives will be re-taught and or reviewed during the year.

Compare and Order Non negative rational numbers (6.1A) ie, whole numbers, decimals and fractions

Equivalent forms of rational numbers (6.1B)

Vocabulary: numerator, denominator, mixed number, improper fraction

Equivalent fractions, ratios, and simplifying fractions

Vocabulary: simplest form, lowest terms

Use integers to represent real-life situations (6.1C)

Vocabulary: integer, positive/negative integer, opposites

Write prime factorizations using exponents (6.1D)

Vocabulary: vase, exponent, power, prime, composite, factor tree, Sieve of Eratosthenes

Identify factors of a positive integer/common factors and greatest common factor (6.1E)

Addition and Subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers using words, objects, pictures

and numbers (6.2A)

Addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals (6.2B)

Multiplication facts through the 12’s

Multiplication and division of whole numbers (6.2C)

Vocabulary: dividend, divisor, factors, product, quotient

Represent multiplication and division of fractions and decimals with models (7.2A)

Select and use appropriate operations to solve problems (7.2F)

Determine the reasonableness of a solution (7.2G)

Estimate and round where exact answers are not required (6.2D)

Identify the unknown represented by a letter

Identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences (6.11A)

Use a problem solving model to solve problems (6.11B)

Select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy (6.11C)

Select tools such as real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology or techniques such as mental math, estimation and number sense to solve problems (6.11D)

Communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models (6.12A)

Justify why an answer to a problem is reasonable and explain the solution process (5.16B)