In this unit, students extend their learning to solving one‐variable equations and inequalities. This unit further develops students’ understanding of the meaning of variables, including determining whether a variable represents a specific number or a set of numbers.
PACING = 2 weeks
∎ Students will use variables to represent numbers and write expressions to solve equations from real-world contexts. (6.EE.2b, 6.EE.5, 6.EE.7) (MP.1, MP.2, MP.7)
I can identify the operations of an expression and explain that a quantity (parenthesis) is both a number by itself and two numbers with an operation. (6.EE.2b)
I can use substitution to explain if a value from a set makes an equation true/false. (6.EE.5)
∎ Students will analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using graphs and tables and, using variables, write an equation to represent the two quantities in real-world problems.
∎ Major Content ⊡ Supporting Content 🌕 Additional Content
New Vocab: solution of an equation, dependent variable, independent variable, solution of an inequality, absolute value,
Review Vocab: equivalent expressions, variable, equation, inverse operations, reciprocal, axis, ordered pair, rate, variable, inequality, rational number, R-Greater than (>), R-Less than (<), R-equal to, Distance
Academic Vocab: substitute, verify, decrease, depend on, increase, at least, at most, no more than
*The computational strategies that you practice during number talks does NOT have to align with the core math content. Number talks are meant to practice fluency strategies, not teach new content.
I can use substitution to explain if a value from a set makes an equation true/false. (6.EE.5)
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 20: Understand Solutions of Equations -Sessions 1-3
Assessment Tasks UPDATED 6th grade bank 6.EE.5 Proficiency Rubrics EE.5, IAR sample questions 6.EE.5
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 20 Keep It Balanced
Nearpod Math lessons Open Middle tasks
Interactive manipulatives
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 21: Write and Solve One-Variable Equations -Sessions 1-5
Assessment Tasks UPDATED 6th grade bank 6.EE.7 Proficiency Rubrics EE.7 IAR sample questions 6.EE.7
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 21 Number Fit
Nearpod Math lessons Open Middle tasks
Interactive manipulatives
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 22: Analyze Two-Variable Relationships -Sessions 1-4
Assessment Tasks UPDATED 6th grade bank 6.EE.9 Proficiency Rubrics 6.EE.9 IAR sample questions 6.EE.9
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 22 An Elephant Sized Meal
Nearpod Math lessons Open Middle tasks
Interactive manipulatives
I can write an inequality and identify solutions to represent a real-world problem.
I can define inequalities as having infinitely many solutions.
I can graph solutions to inequalities on number lines.
I can write an inequality to represent a real-world condition or constraint.
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 26: Write and Graph One-Variable Inequalities -Sessions 1-5
Assessment Tasks UPDATED 6th grade bank 6.EE.8 Proficiency Rubrics 6.EE.8 IAR sample questions 6.EE.8
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 26 This and That
Nearpod Math lessons Open Middle tasks
Interactive manipulatives
“Closure in a lesson does not mean to pack up and move on. Rather, it is a cognitive activity that helps students focus on what was learned and whether it made sense and had meaning.” How the Brain Learns Mathematics (2007) P. 104
There are many ways to wrap up and reflect the day's activities but this step is often overlooked or rushed. Purposely plan and allow time for students to have closure each day (even if it means setting a timer or daily alarm so you don't run out of time).
Ideas for closure activities