First+Quarter

= This will be all the things in 6th grade math that we will be covering in the first 45 days of school. =



We start out the year reviewing many 5th grade concepts but move quickly to get to new material. We will add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers as well as decimals. We will also continue to work on the mean, median, mode and range.

Algebra sounds scary but the way it is introduced in sixth grade will assure success. Here is a fun game the students like to play from classzone.com where they compete against the computer. Give it a try. Can you make it across the mountain first? [|Mountain Climbing Substitution]

We use many clips from [|Discovery Education] where they put into motion the math concepts covered.

Metric measure is a practiced skill this marking period. To quickly make metric conversions we use the acrynym: ** K ing H enry D rank M y d ad's c hocolate m ilk **

These are the PA Math skills that each sixth grade students need to know how to perform by the time they take the state test. The numbers/letters mean the following: M= Math 6 = sixth grade A = Number and Operations; this is a Reporting Category (B= Measurement, C =Geometry, D =Algebraic Concepts, E = Data Analysis & Probability) 2.1.1.= the eligible content; the more specific skill required to understand. You will be seeing these numbers on the students tests. These are some of the anchors covered in the first quarter.

**__ PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS/ANCHORS: __** **// M6.E.2.1.1 //** Determine/calculate the mean, median, mode and/or range of displayed data (data can be in a table or line plot-use whole numbers only up to 2 digits).

**// M6.A.3.2.1 //** Solve problems involving operations ( +,-, x, -) with whole numbers, decimals (through thousands) and fractions (avoid complicated LCDS)- straight computation or word problems. **// M6.A.1.1.3 //** Represent a number in exponential form (eg. 10x10x10=103).

**// M6.D.2.2.1 //** Match an equation or expression involving one variable, to a verbal math situation (one operation only).