Planned Instruction for Math- Grade 6
Code | Standard | Content - Benchmark | P | Time | Materials/Strategies/Activities | CET | PSSA |
2.1 | A. Represent and use numbers in equivalent forms (e.g., integers, fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, scientific notation, square roots). |
A. Represent and explain relationships among decimals, fractions and percents and distinguish appropriate form to use to solve problems . |
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B. Simplify numerical expressions involving exponents, scientific notation and using order of operations |
B. Recognize and generate equivalent numerical expressions involving fractions, decimals, and percents. |
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C. Distinguish between and order rational and irrational numbers. |
C. Use a number line to represent fractions, decimals and integers and to model real life situations. • Order decimals. • Order fractions. |
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D. Apply ratio and proportion to mathematical problem situations involving distance, rate, time and similar triangles. |
D. Write a ratio or proportion to represent a real world situation. |
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E. Simplify and expand algebraic expressions using exponential forms . |
E. Classify numbers as prime or composite. Identify and determine factors, multiples, and prime factorization of a given number. |
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F. Use the number line model to demonstrate integers and their applications. |
F. Identify and locate positive and negative numbers on a number line. |
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G. Use the inverse relationships between addition, subtraction , multiplication, division, exponential notation and root extraction to determine unknown quantities in equations. |
G. Use the inverse relationships between addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to determine unknown quantities in equations. Model simple algebraic expressions using manipulatives (e.g. tiles, blocks, algebraic balances). |
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2.2 | A. Complete calculations by applying the order of operations. |
A. Calculate the value of expressions involving grouping symbols . |
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B. Add, subtract, multiply and divide different kinds and forms of rational numbers including integers, decimal fractions, percents and proper and improper fractions. |
B. Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals, and fractions (including proper and improper fractions). |
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C. Estimate the value of irrational numbers. |
C. Discuss the concept of a square root. • 32 = 9 and • calculations can be used • perfect squares can be modeled with colortiles. |
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D. Estimate amount of tips and discounts using ratios, proportions and percents. • Develop and use procedures for calculating decimal percents using mental math (e.g. 1%, 10 %, 15%, 20%) |
D. Define percent. • Use concrete objects to model (e.g., decimal squares (100ths), base-ten blocks). • Recognize and compare ratios. |
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E. Determine the appropriateness of overestimating or underestimating in computation. |
E. Estimate answers to addition , subtraction, multiplication, and division problems using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. |
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F. Identify the difference between exact value and approximation and determine which is appropriate for a given situation. |
F. Explain when rounded or exact numbers are appropriate in real life problems. |
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2.3 | A. Develop formulas and procedures for determining measurements (e.g., area, volume, distance). • combination figures • volume of triangular prisms, cylinders, |
A. Develop and use formulas for determining perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, and right triangles. • Identify and label the dimensions needed to determine perimeter and area (length, width, base, height) • Determine the volume and surface area of rectangular prisms using manipulatives. |
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B. Solve rate problems (e.g., rate X time = distance, principal X interest rate = interest). |
B. Identify and compare units of distance, time and rate. • Metric. • Customary. |
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C. Measure angles in degrees and determine relations of angles. |
C. Visually identify angles with measures of 45, 90, and 180 degrees. • Measure angles less than 180 degrees (within two degrees ). • Identify angles as acute, straight, obtuse and right. |
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D. Estimate, use and describe measures of distance, rate, perimeter, area, volume, weight, mass and angles. |
D. Estimate and use measures of distance, perimeter, area, weight, and angles. • Metric • Customary • Model and explain linear measurement, area, and volume using manipulatives (e.g. string, squares, cubes, tiles, balances). |
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E. Describe how a change in linear dimension of an object affects its perimeter, area and volume. |
E. Using graph paper or manipulatives, change a linear dimension of an object and analyze how this change affects its perimeter and area. |
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F. Use scale measurements to interpret maps or drawings. |
F. Apply appropriate conversions to measurement in real-life situations. |
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G. Create and use scale | G. Given a scale, create a simple scale drawing using graph paper (e.g. scale drawing of classroom). |
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