Sixth Grade Math
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First Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Extending Patterns & Sequences Basic Geometric Shapes |
Recognize and extend patterns in number sequences. Write a general rule for a sequence. Identify basic geometric figures. Classify triangles by sides. |
Homework
Labsheet-Sides of a Triangle |
8B
9A, 9B |
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Angles & Triangles
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Identify types of angles. Classify triangles by angles and sides. Determine when triangles can be formed.
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Homework Quiz |
9A, 9B |
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Problem Solving Rounding |
Apply problem solving strategies – making a table, chart, or organized list. Round numbers to a given place value. |
Problem solving worksheets Homework |
10A
6C |
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Estimating Mental Math Order of Operations |
Estimate one-step problems. Use compatible numbers to compute mentally. Learn and use order of operation rules. |
Estimating Worksheet Mental Math Worksheet Board work and Worksheet- Order of Operations |
6C
8A |
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Problem Solving Strategies Polygons & Quadrilaterals |
Apply problem solving strategies to multi-step problems. Identify and classify polygons by the no. of sides. Classify quadrilaterals. |
Test on Module 1 |
6B, 6C, 8A, 9A, 9B, 10A
9B |
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Line Symmetry Fractions |
Recognize and find lines of symmetry in figures. Write fractions and mixed numbers for geometric models. Find equivalent fractions. |
Butterfly Labsheet & Design Worksheet Homework Equivalent fraction worksheet |
9A
6A
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Fractions |
Write fractions in lowest terms. Do more work on equivalent fractions. |
Homework
Test on Mod.2 Sec. 1-3 |
6A
6A, 6B, 9A, 9B |
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Transformations Decimal Place Value |
Transform geometric figures by translations, rotations, and reflections. Read, write, and compare decimal numbers. |
Transformation Labsheets Homework |
9A
6A |
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Decimal Numbers |
Add and Subtract decimal numbers. |
Homework
Test on Mod. 2 |
6B
6A, 6B, 9A, 9B |
Second Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Venn Diagrams |
Solve word problems using sum, difference, product, and quotient. Use Venn diagrams to sort data. |
Exploration Worksheet |
6B 10A |
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Metric System |
Measure in centimeters and millimeters. Pick the appropriate measure for length, mass, and capacity. |
Worksheets |
7A 7B
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Metric System |
Convert metric units for length, mass, and capacity. Multiply and divide by powers of 10. |
Worksheets |
7A 6B |
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Fraction of a Whole Number Percents |
Find a fraction of a whole number. Change percents to fractions. Change decimals to percents and vice versa. |
Homework Worksheets Labsheet 2C |
6A 6B
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Percents |
Change “not nice” fractions to percents. Change fractions to decimals and percents and vice versa. |
Homework Fraction-Decimal-Percent Booklet |
6A
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Bar Graphs |
Interpret data from bar graphs. Make bar graphs from data. Make a bar graph from data collected in a survey using excel. |
Homework Graphs made on Excel |
10A 10B |
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Graphs Line Plots |
Make a line plot from data. Interpret questions about line plots.
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Homework
Test |
10A 10B |
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Averages |
Find the mean, mode, median, and range for a set of data. |
Homework Test |
10A 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 10A, 10B |
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Problem Solving |
Problem Solving |
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Third Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
Decimals |
Divide a decimal number by a whole number. Divide a decimal number by a decimal number. Use compatible numbers to estimate division problems with decimals.
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Homework Quiz |
6B
6C |
Stem-and-Leaf Plot |
Organize data and make a stem-and-leaf plot. Find the mean, mode, median, and range of the data. |
Homework Quiz |
10A |
Fractions |
Find the factors of a whole number. Find the GCF of 2 or more numbers. Find the prime factorization of a number. Multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
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Homework Test
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6B |
Area and Volume |
Find the area of rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms. Find the missing dimension when given the area and one of the dimensions of a rectangle. Find the volume of a rectangular prism. |
Homework Test |
7C |
Proportions |
Write rates as unit rates. Use cross-products to solve proportions. Find the unknown measure in similar figures. Use the scale of a drawing to find an unknown measure.
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Homework Test |
6D
9D |
Percent |
Find the percent of a number. Find discount and sales tax. Find the percent one number is of another number. |
Homework Test |
6D |
Fourth Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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ISAT Testing
Fractions |
Compare fractions using common denominators, decimals, and percents. Add fractions and mixed numbers. Subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
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Homework Quizzes Test |
6A
6C |
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Customary Units |
Measure lengths to the nearest sixteenth of an inch. Estimate lengths in feet and in inches. Convert units of length. Add and subtract units of length. Convert units of capacity. Add and subtract units of capacity. Convert units of weight. Add and subtract units of weight. Convert units of time. |
Homework Quizzes Test |
7A 7B |
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Integers |
Compare integers. Find the opposite of an integer. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers. Graph points on a rectangular coordinate system with 4 quadrants. |
Homework Quizzes
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6A 6C |