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Course Description |
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Students will learn 6th grade math topics outlined in this course drawing from a variety of sources, including hands on activities, interactive lessons, and practical math applications.
Course Outline
Semester 1
I. Whole Numbers/Number Sense
a. Comparing and Ordering Numbers
b. Exponents
c. Patterns
d. Number Properties
II. Decimals
a. Comparing and Ordering Decimals
b. Estimating Operations
c. Adding and Subtracting Decimals
d. Multiplying Decimals
e. Dividing Decimals
III. Fractions
a. Factors
b. Lowest Terms & GCF
c. Converting Fractions to Decimals
d. Adding and Subtracting Like, Unlike and Mixed Numbers
e. Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
IV. Percents
a. Converting Percents to Decimals & Fractions
b. Applications of percents
V. Probability & Statistics
a. Making Predictions & Finding Probabilities
b. Tree Diagrams
c. Reading Charts & Graphs
d. Measures of Central Tendency
e. Problem Solving
VI. Geometry
a. Classifying and Measuring Lines & Angles
b. Geometric Shapes
c. Circles
d. Coordinate Geometry
VII. Measurement
a. Metric Measuring
b. Inches and Conversion
c. Perimeter and Area
d. Elapsed Time
VIII. Ratios
a. Proportional Relationships
b. Representing Ratios
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Course Objectives |
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After completing each course, the student will be able to:
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Apply the concepts of fractions, decimals and percents, including ratios, and proportions in real world situations.
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Apply the concepts of geometry and algebra.
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Apply the concepts of units of measurement.
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Interpret data and analyze displays of data from graphs.
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Apply the concepts of integers.
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Use the concept of probability and number theory to make predictions of real world situations.
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Attitude |
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There are two kinds of people in the world: those who make excuses and those who get results. An excuse person will find any excuse for why a job was not done, and a results person will find any reason why it can be done. Be a creator, not a reactor. |
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-- Alan Cohen, A Deep Breath Of Life |
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