Math

This course covers all of the CC Mathematics Grade 6 standards.

Students will learn concepts from the following five areas:

Ratios and Proportional Relationships
The Number System
Expressions and Equations
Geometry
Statistics and Probability

A key part of the CCSS is to have students work together, think conceptually, and describe how they solve problems. Rather than simply asking students to memorize a bunch of steps to arrive at an answer, the goal is to help students make sense of why they are following those steps and gain a deeper understanding of the concepts behind the steps they follow. My goal is for every student to become a curious thinker and achieve deep learning in mathematics in a growth mindset environment.

Click here to learn more about the Common Core Math Standards

Fall Learning Targets (The math standards are in parentheses following each target)

Unit 1, part 1: I can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area. (6G1)

Unit 1, part 2: I can use nets to find the surface area. (6G4).

Unit 2: I can understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to describe the ratio relationship between two quantities and can find the unit rate using tapes, tables, and number lines. (6RP1, 6RP2, 6RP3a)

Unit 3: I can understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems using tables and the coordinate plane, unit rate, percent, and converting measurement units. (6RP2, 6.RP.3b, 6RP3c, 6RP3d)

Unit 4, part 1: I can apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions. (6NS1)

Unit 4, part 2: I can using concepts used to divide fractions to solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume. (6NS1, 6GA2)

Spring Learning Targets (The math standards are in parentheses following each target)

Unit 5, part 1: I can add, subtract, and multiply multi-digit decimals. (6NS3)

Unit 5, part 2: I can compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and divide multi-digit decimals. (6NS2, 6NS3)

Unit 6, part 1: I can use diagrams to represent, write, and solve equations that represent situations, and I can generate equivalent expressions using the distributive property. (6EE2a, 6EEA3, 6EE4, 6EE5, 6EE6, 6EE7, 6RPA3c)

Unit 6, part 2: I can evaluate expressions with exponents and write expressions with exponents, decide if expressions with exponents are equal by evaluating the expressions, and create tables and graphs that show different kinds of relationships between amounts. ( 6.EE1, 6.EE4, 6.EE9, 6RP3a)

Unit 7: I can order and compare rational number, plot them on a number line and in a coordinate plane, and find the GCF and LCM. (6NS5, 6NS6a-c, 6NS7a-d, 6NS8, 6G3)

Unit 8: I can demonstrate understanding of statistical variability and can summarize and describe distributions. (6SP1, 6SP2, 6SP3, 6SP4, 6SP5)

FIABs

Throughout the school year, students will complete FIABs—Formative Interim Assessment Blocks—to help monitor their understanding of key grade-level standards. These short, standards-aligned assessments provide valuable insight into student progress and help identify areas that need more support.

FIABs are an important part of preparing for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), which students take at the end of the year. They give students practice with the types of questions and test format used on the SBA, helping build confidence and familiarity.

FIABs are not graded for accuracy, but are used for reflection, goal setting, and review. Students will track their own progress to better understand their learning and set meaningful academic goals.

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