District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Mathematics



Grade 6, S.A.I.L. Math: Yearly Overview

Overview

During your 6th grade year, as a S.A.I.L. student, you will learn how math connects with other subjects in significant ways. You will use perimeter and area to solve problems, have a chance to a create different graphs to show data, use  order of operations to find the answer to different puzzles, and find different ways to represent numbers. You will explore the relationships between numbers on a number line and will use a checkbook to add and subtract decimals. These are skills people use everyday to manage their bank accounts, to interpret information on timelines, and to interpret information on measurement devices including thermometers and computer programs.

Semester 1
Quarter 1: August Unit (@ 10 days)
Quarter 1: September Unit (@ 20 days)
Quarter 1: October Unit (@ 15 days) 
               Who Are My Friends? Unit (@ 5 days)
Quarter 2: October Unit (@10 days)
Quarter 2: November Unit (@20 days)
Quarter 2: December Unit (@15 days)
Semester 2
Quarter 3: January Unit (@ 20 days)
Quarter 3: February Unit (@15 days)
Quarter 3: March Unit (@10 days)
Quarter 4: April - May Unit (@ 35 days)
Assessments
Math Mastery Review 1.1   Math Mastery Review 1.2    Math Mastery Review 1.3
Math Mastery Review 1.4   Math Mastery Review 1.5    Math Mastery Review 1.6

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Numbers can be represented, ordered, and communicated in many different forms. Numbers have properties.

  • Solutions must be reasonable.

  • Data can be used and represented in many forms. Data can be used and represented in many forms. Data can be used to draw conclusions and make predictions.

  • There are different ways of estimating.

  • Computation and reasoning are a vital mathematical tools.

  • Geometry builds our world.

  • Formulas are used in the real world.

  • Dimensional change affects geometry.

  • Algebra is a language.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.  

  • How do you demonstrate equivalent numbers using various forms?
  • When and how should you use a number line?
  • How are the properties of numbers similar to the rules of a game?
  • When is the "correct" answer not the best solution?
  • How would you organize and construct displays of data?
  • How do you choose the most appropriate measure of central tendency to use in a given situation?
  • How would you analyze data to predict future outcomes?
  • When would you use addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals in real world situations?
  • How do you select, apply, and explain the strategies chosen to solve a problem involving fractions and decimals? 
  • How do you justify your solution as reasonable?
  • How is measurement used to make comparisons?

  • How would you solve perimeter problems in the real world?

  • How would you solve area problems in the real world?

  • How does dimensional change affect the attributes of a polygon?

  • How do you use the attributes of two- or three- dimensional shapes?

  • What are properties of geometric relationships?

  • What real world problems involve finding congruent shapes?

  • 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?

Quarter 1 Big Ideas: Decimals, Numeric and Pictorial Patterns
Quarter 2 Big Ideas: Fractions, Geometric Patterns, Geometry, Measurement
Quarter 3 Big Ideas: Percents, Probability, Patterns-Finding the Nth Term
Quarter 4 Big Ideas: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Decimals, Proportional Reasoning, Integers, Circles

CSAP Tested Standards  Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills

Highest Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is extremely high because mastery of these skills will must be demonstrated in multiple test items on CSAP at this grade level.
High Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is high because mastery of these skills will be tested at this grade level.
Other Standards and E-Skills = the timing, intensity, and level of mastery are not urgent. It should be introduced during this time so students can experience the concept and return in future quarters to strive towards mastery.

Standard 1:  (Number Sense) Students develop number sense and use numbers and number relationships in problem solving situations and communicate the reasoning in solving these problems.
Demonstrate square numbers using pictures, words, and/or symbols.
Identify and use the concepts of factor, multiple, prime, composite and square numbers
Know the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10.  Describe numbers by their characteristics

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.

Standard 3: (Probability and Statistics) Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning and processes used in solving these problems.
Organize and construct a line graph, bar graph, and frequency table from a set of data
Interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of visual data forms 

Standard 4:  (Geometry) Students use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems. 
 
Determine the perimeters of polygons.
Determine the areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, triangles.
Use a variety of methods to find area. 
Compare areas of figures and explain their relationships.

Standard 5:  (Measurement) Students use a variety of tools and techniques to measure, apply the results in problem-solving situations, and communicate the reasoning involved in solving these problems.
 
Apply proportional reasoning skills.                 
Apply spatial reasoning.
Read and interpret scales.
Use the appropriate formula/procedure correctly to solve perimeter of polygons.
Use the appropriate formula correctly to solve problems involving area.

Standard 6: (Computation) Students link concepts and procedures as they develop and use computational techniques, including estimation, mental arithmetic, paper-and-pencil, calculators, and computers, in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning involved.

Apply order of operations
Add and subtract fractions and decimals in problem-solving situations. Apply computational strategies including traditional algorithms for adding and subtracting fractions.

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

Assessment

Math Mastery Review 1.1   Math Mastery Review 1.2    Math Mastery Review 1.3
Math Mastery Review 1.4   Math Mastery Review 1.5    Math Mastery Review 1.6

Parents

As your child progresses through this year, you can help him or her make practical application by asking for input on estimating measurements, (i.e. how wide do you think your room is compared to the living room?). Soduko is a game students can enjoy while traveling, and it can help students identify patterns. As you think of ways to reinforce the learning activities, refer to the essential questions. If your child can answer the essential questions clearly, he or she has developed a true understanding of the math principals that lie at the root of the math formulas. There are many home activities that can help students apply addition with decimals such as keeping a running ledger of their allowance total. Students can practice at home using Mr. Beneli's resources.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Practice 
Comparing Fractions Practice 
Percents Practice
Plotting Points on a Plane
Slope - Drag the points and see how the slope of the line is affected.
Probability - Pick a card, any card. See experimental probability in action. The more trials, the more the ratio approaches theoretical probability.
Linear Equations in Slope Intercept Form
Linear Inequalities
The Slope Game - Find the equation to the line that goes through the blue points.
Absolute Value Graphs - A graph of y = a|x - h| + k. Change the values of a, h, and k to see how the graph is affected.
Linear Equations and Their Graphs Game
Function Machine - Find the pattern of the linear function

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