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Subject:  Sixth Grade Math        
           
Content Skills Assessment Standards Core Alignment Holt Alignment Month
Number Sense (Number Toolbox) & Introduction to Algebra Write whole numbers to 999,999 in expanded form using exponents Test and Quizzes Standard I Objectives 1c*, 3d, 5a, eb, 5h Lesson 1-1, pp 4-7  Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers September
Comparing, ordering and estimating with whole numbers Use estimation strategies to determine whether using a calculator are reasonable Teacher Observations Standard II Objectives 2a, 2b*, 2d, 2e Lesson 1-2, pp 8-11 Estimating with Whole Numbers  
Exponents Determine when it is appropriate to use estimation, mental math strategies, paper and pencil, or a calculator Graphic Organizers *Not covered in Holt Middle School Math, Course 1 Lesson 1-3, pp 12-15 Exponents  
Order of Operations Simplify expressions with exponents, using the order of operations Math Journals and Constructed Response   Lesson 1-4, pp 20-23 Order of Operations  
Mental Math Recognize that an exponent can be represented in the following ways: 4  or 4  3. Group Problem Solving Activities   Lesson 1-5, pp 24-27 Mental Math  
Choosing a Method of Computation Simplify expressions with exponents, using the order of operations     Lesson 1-6, pp 28-30 Choose of Method of Computation  
Variables and Expressions Recognize that a number in front of a variable indicates multiplication (e.g., 3y means 3 times the quantity y.     Lesson 1-7, pp 31-33 Find a Pattern**  
Translate Between Words and Math Evaluate expressions and formulas, substituting given values for the variable (e.g., 2x + 4; x=2; therefore, 2(2) = 4 = 8)     Lesson 2-1, pp 48-51  Variables and Expressions  
Solving Equations Select or write a word problem when given a two-step expression or equation     Lesson 2-2, pp 52-55 Translate Between Words and Math   
Two-step Equations Recognize that if the product is zero, then one or more factors equal zero (i.e., if a*b=) then either a=0 or b=0 or a  and b = 0)     Lesson 2-3, pp 58-61 Equations and Their Solutions***  
  Solve two-step equations involving whole numbers and a single variable (e.g., 3x = 4 = 19)     Lesson 2-4, pp 62-65 Solving Addition Equations ***  
        Lesson 2-5, pp 66-68 Solving Subtraction Equations***  
        Lesson 2-6, pp 69-72 Solving Multiplication Equations*** (Point out item 22, p. 71 for Standard II Objective 2d)  
        Lesson 2-7, pp 73-75 Solving Division Equations***  
        **Assumed to be part of a student's prior knowledge***Preparation for Standard II Objective 2b  
        Note:  The following objectives are not covered  in Holt Middle School Math, Course 1 and will require additional resources  
        Standard I Objective 1c:  Write whole numbers to 999,999 in expanded form using exponents  
        Standard I Objective 1c:  Write whole numbers to 999,999 in expanded form using exponents.              Standard II Objective 2b:  Solve two-step equations involving whole numbers and a single variable (e.g., 3x + 4 + 19)  
           
Variables and Expressions Recognize that a number in front of a variable multiplication (e.g., 3y means 3 times the quantity y) Activities Standard II Objective  2-a, 2-b, 2-d, 2-e Holt Chapter 2 Lesson 1-7 and Two Step Equation Worksheet October
Translate Between Words and Math Evaluate expressions and formulas, subtracting given values for the variable Quizzes      
Equations and Their Solutions Select or write a word problem when given a two-step expression or equation Test      
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations Recognize that if the product is zero, then one or more factors equal zero (i.e., if a*b=0 then either a=0 or b=0 or a and b = 0) Teacher Observations      
Solving Multiplication and Division Equations Solve two-step equations involving whole numbers and a single variable (e.g., 3x + 4 = 19) Math Journal Written Reflection and Explanation      
Solving One and Two Step Equations          
           
Number Theory and Fractions  Apply rules of divisibility Test, Quizzes, Activities Standard I  L. 4-1, pg. 152-155 November
Divisibility Rules Determine the prime factorization for a whole number Teacher Observation 1. e, f L. 4-2, pg. 156-159               L. 4-3, pg. 160-163                      L. 4-4, pg. 167-170  
Prime Factorization Find the GCF for two numbers using a variety of methods Journal Writing 2. a, b c Lab 4B, pg. 171                             L. 4-5, pg. 172-175              L. 4-6, pg. 178-181  
Greatest Common Factor Name and write equivalent fractions Graphic Organizer 3. c L. 4-7, pg. 182-185               L. 4-8, pg. 188-191                  L. 4-9, pg. 192-195  
Decimals and Fractions Compare and order relational numbers Constructed Response 4. b, d    
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Locate rational numbers on a number line Projects 5. f    
Multiplication of Fractions Demonstrate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions and mixed numbers        
           
Fraction Operations Model addition, Subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions in a variety of ways Quizzes Standard I Objective 3-b Chapter 5A Lab Pgs. 210-211                                         Lesson 5-1 Pgs. 212-215 December
Model Fraction Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers Tests Standard I Objective 5-f Lesson 5-2 Pgs. 216-219        Chapter 5B Lab Pgs. 220-221  
Multiplying, Dividing, Adding, and Subtracting Fractions Find the least common multiple for two numbers using a variety of methods and symbols Hands-On Activities Standard I Objective 2-a Lesson 5-3 Pgs. 222-225      Lesson 5-5 Pgs. 232-235  
Multiplying, Dividing, Adding, and Subtracting Mixed Numbers   Journal Writing   Chapter 5C Lab Pgs. 240-241                                         Lesson 5-7 Pgs. 242 -245  
Least Common Multiple       Lesson 5-8 Pgs. 246-249     Lesson 5-9 Pgs. 252-255  
Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences          
Subtracting Fractions with Renaming          
           
Collect and Display Data Design Investigations Tests, quizzes Standard V Objective 1-a & 1-b Text Pg 272-307 January - a            Chapter 6
Design Investigation Collect and Organize Data, Compare Date Teacher Observation Standard II Objective 1-a    
Collect and Organize Data Create Bar, Line, Circle Graphs Design Investigations Standard III Objective 2-a    
Create Bar, Line, and Circle  Graphs Create Frequency Tables, Stem and Leaf Plots Constructed Response      
Frequency Tables, Stems, and Leaf Plots, Scatter Plots Graph Ordered Pairs Graphic Organizer      
Range, Mean, Mode, Median Write a generalization t predict how patterns will continue Math Journal      
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Plane Geometry Recognize describe and identify geometric shapes and principles Test, Quizzes Standard III  Objective 1-a, 1-b, 1-c, 1-d, 2-a, 2-b Text pg 322-379 January - b    Chapter 6
Points, Lines, Planes, Angles\ Estimate and measure angles to nearest degree Teacher Observation Standard III  Objectives 3-a, 3-b, 3-c No materials in text about convex and concave polygons  
Construct Congruent Segments and Angles Construct congruent segments and angles Design Investigation      
Angle Relationships Classify lines, parallel line relationships Construct Response      
Classifying Lines Identify concave and convex polygons Graphic Organizer      
Parallel Lines and Relationships Turn a shape around a point, identify location of new vertices Math Journal