Middle School Math

 

Math 6 Units
1. Number Sense / Problem Solving
2. Decimals
3. Foundations of Geometry
4. Statistics
5. Number Theory
6. Fractions
7. Probability, Proportion, and Percent
8. Geometry of Three-Dimensional Figures
9. Integers

 

Math 6 Topics
Summary - Students taking Mathematics 6 will refine and extend their understanding of number theory, arithmetic operations, geometry and measurement, probability, and statistics fundamental to beginning the study of algebra. Major elements of the course include work with percents, proportions, and simple equations and an introduction to integers.

Number Sense/Problem Solving

  • exponents, order of operations, number patterns
  • identify variables, constants, expressions, equations and inequalities
  • substitute values and evaluate expressions
  • apply problem-solving guidelines, solve problems using problem-solving strategies
  • equivalent forms of proper fractions, decimals, and percents

Arithmetic Operations

  • addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, decimals, and integers
  • solving equations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • simplify expressions using the distributive property

Geometry and Measurement

  • properties of polygons and circles, symmetry, congruence, and similarity
  • reflection, translation, and rotation of geometric figures
  • identify, describe, and draw polygons on the coordinate plane
  • perimeter, area, and volume of regular and irregular figures
  • surface area of prisms and pyramids

Statistics

  • mean, median, mode, and range
  • frequency tables, line plots, stem and leaf plots, and box-and-whisker plots
  • circle graphs

Probability, Proportion, and Percent

  • solve proportions, percent of a number, use percentages to interpret circle graphs
  • probability of simple events, tree diagrams, simulation
  • make predictions about experimental probability

Number Theory

  • prime and composite numbers, factors, multiples, and divisibility
  • estimation techniques, mental mathematics, and calculator functions

Skills

  • compare, order, and combine whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, and integers
  • identify and extend patterns
  • translate word problems into mathematical expressions
  • use properties of similar figures to find missing dimensions and make scale drawings
  • measure the length, mass, and capacity of objects in customary and metric units
  • construct geometric figures and create tessellations of geometric figures
  • use calculators and computers as tools to analyze and solve problems

 

MSA (Maryland State Assessment)

 

Last update: June 2, 2008