District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Mathematics


Grade 6, Quarter 1: October Unit (@ 15 days)

Overview 
During weeks seven to nine, 6th graders will use patterns to find missing numbers. Pay close attention to the Essential Questions. You may be asked to answer the questions at the end of this unit.

Standards

Enduring Understanding

  • Algebra is a language.

Essential Questions

  • How do you determine when to use a graph, table, or other display to report data?

  • Why do we use variables to represent numbers?

  • Can you explain the how the data changes in a chart or graph?

  • How do you select, apply, and explain the methods chosen to solve equations?

Standards: Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills

Standard 2: (Algebra and Functions) Students use algebraic methods to explore, model and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, shapes, data, and graphs in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Recognize and continue a geometric and/or numeric pattern. 
Translate written words into algebraic form.
Translate a given pattern into a different form.
Recognize, explain and extend a linear pattern in a problem solving situation.
Recognize data that changes at a constant rate.
Distinguish between linear and non-linear functions from tables and/or graphs 

Resources
Simulation for Balanced Algebraic Equations

Lessons

Lesson 1: Lesson 1 Title
Duration: @ 1 class period

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