6th Grade Math Unit 2

Big Idea:

Multiply and divide decimals and fractions.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

6.3(E) [Readiness] multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently

Focus TEKS

6.2(E) [Supporting] extend representations for division to include fraction notation such as a/b represents the same number as a ÷ b where b ≠ 0

6.3(A) [Supporting] recognize that dividing by a rational number and multiplying by its reciprocal result in equivalent values

6.3(B) [Supporting] determine, with and without computation, whether a quantity is increased or decreased when multiplied by a fraction, including values greater than or less than one

Student Learning Targets:

• I will multiply decimals
• I will divide quotients with decimals
• I will divide with a decimal divisor
• I will multiply and divide fractions
• I will multiply and divide mixed numbers
• I will write a real-world situation that could be modeled by dividing two rational numbers

Essential Questions:

• What is the process to multiply decimals? What is the purpose of each step?
• What is the process to divide decimals? What is the purpose of each step?
• What is the process to multiply fractions? What is the purpose of each step?
• What is the process to divide fractions? What is the purpose of each step?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - GO Math!

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