6th Grade Math

The primary focal areas in Grade 6 are number and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships;

and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical

relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and

communicate mathematical relationships. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship

results in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships, including

equations and inequalities. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze

situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes,

generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics,

representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. While the use of all

types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.