6th Grade Content


Unit 1

Collection, Display, & Interpretation of Data

Lesson 1.1 Introduction to the Student Reference Book
1.2 Line Plots
1.3 Median and Mean
1.4 The Landmark Shark Game
1.5 Broken-Line Graphs
1.6 Bar Graphs
1.7 Step Graphs
1.8 The Percent Circle and Circle Graphs
1.9 Using a Graph to Investigate Perimeter and Area
1.10 Persuasive Data and Graphs
1.11 Kitchen Units of Capacity
1.12 Unit 1 Review and Assessment

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Unit 2

Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals

Lesson 2.1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
2.2 Multiplication of Decimals: Part 1
2.3 Multiplication of Decimals: Part 2
2.4 Multiplying by Powers of 10
2.5 Analyzing Large Numbers
2.6 Reading and Writing Small Numbers
2.7 Exponential Notation and the Powers Key on a Calculator
2.8 Scientific Notation for Large and Small Numbers
2.9 Scientific Notation on a Calculator
2.10 Division of Whole Numbers
2.11 Division of Decimals
2.12 Unit 2 Review and Assessment

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Unit 3

Variables, Formulas, and Graphs

Lesson 3.1 Using Variables to Describe Number Patterns
3.2 General Patterns (Two Variables)
3.3 Algebraic Expressions
3.4 Formulas
3.5 Formulas, Tables, and Graphs: Part 1
3.6 A Science Experiment
3.7 Variables and Formulas in Spreadsheets: Part 1
3.8 Variables and Formulas in Spreadsheets: Part 2
3.9 Reading and Drawing Graphs
3.10 Formulas, Tables, and Graphs: Part 2
3.11 Unit 3 Review and Assessment

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Unit 4

Rational Number Uses and Operations

Lesson 4.1 Equivalent Fractions
4.2 Comparing Fractions
4.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
4.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators
4.5 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
4.6 Fraction Multiplication
4.7 Multiplication of Mixed Numbers
4.8 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
4.9 More Difficult Conversions
4.10 Graphing Garbage
4.11 Percent of a Number
4.12 Unit 4 Review and Assessment

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Unit 5

Geometry: Congruence, Constructions, and Parallel Lines

Lesson 5.1 Measuring and Drawing Angles
5.2 Reasoning with Angle Measures
5.3 Using a Protractor to Make Circle Graphs
5.4 Coordinate Geometry
5.5 Isometry Transformations
5.6 Congruent Figures
5.7 Compass-and-Straightedge Constructions 1
5.8 Compass-and-Straightedge Constructions 2
5.9 Parallel Lines and Angle Relationships
5.10 Parallelograms
5.11 Unit 5 Review and Assessment

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Unit 6

Number Systems and Algebra Concepts

Lesson 6.1 Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
6.2 Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
6.3 Review: Addition and Subtraction of Positive and Negative Numbers
6.4 Multiplication and Division of Positive and Negative Numbers
6.5 The Properties of Number Systems
6.6 Order of Operations
6.7 Review: Number Sentences
6.8 Solving Simple Equations
6.9 Review: Pan-Balance Problems
6.10 Pan-Balance Equations
6.11 The Equivalent-Equations Method of Solving Equations
6.12 Inequalities
6.13 Unit 6 Review and Assessment

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Unit 7

Probability & Discrete Mathematics

Lesson 68 Review of Fraction Multiplication
69 Review of Mixed-Number Multiplication
70 Using a Calculator to Generate Random Numbers
71 A Random-Number Simulation
72 Tree Diagrams
73 The Probability of Chance Events
74 A Coin-Flipping Experiment
75 Venn Diagrams
76 Games of Chance
77 A Random-Walk Contest
78 Strategies for Multiple-Choice Tests
79 Unit 7 Assessment

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Unit 8

Rates and Ratios

Lesson 8.1 Rates, Rate Tables, and Unit Rates
8.2 Solving Rate Problems with Proportions
8.3 Solving Proportions by Cross Multiplication
8.4 Calorie Use
8.5 Using Nutrition Information
8.6 Ratios
8.7 Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems
8.8 Calculating the Fat Content of Foods
8.9 Using Ratios to Describe Size Changes
8.10 Similar Polygons
8.11 Comparing Ratios
8.12 The Golden Ratio
8.13 Unit 8 Review and Assessment

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Unit 9

More about Variables, Formulas, & Graphs

Lesson 9.1 Area Models for the Distributive Property
9.2 The Distributive Property
9.3 Simplifying Expressions: Combining Like Terms
9.4 Simplifying Expressions: Removing Parentheses
9.5 Simplifying and Solving Equations
9.6 Using Equations to Solve Mobile Problems
9.7 Computer Spreadsheets
9.8 Area Formulas with Applications
9.9 Volume Formulas with Applications
9.10 Solving Equations by Trial and Error
9.11 Formula Equations
9.12 The Pythagorean Theorem
9.13 Indirect Measurement Problems
9.14 Unit 9 Review and Assessment

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Unit 10

Geometry Topics

Lesson 10.1 Semiregular Tessellations
10.2 Escher-Type Translation Tessellations
10.3 Rotation Symmetry
10.4 Cross Sections of Clay Solids
10.5 Introduction to Topology
10.6 Möbius Strips
10.7 Unit 10 Review and Assessment


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