CS1:     Students engage in the mathematical processes of problem solving and reasoning, estimation, communication, connections and applications, and using appropriate technology.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS1.1  Apply the appropriate problem solving strategies to solve multi-step and non-routine problems 

§         Guess and check

§         Make tables, charts and lists

§         Find a pattern

§         Work backwards

§         Eliminate unnecessary information

§         Solve a simpler problem

CS1.2 Estimate using various strategies to determine reasonable answers*

§         Rounding

§         Mental math

CS1.3 Explain mathematical concepts in written and oral form

CS1.4 Use appropriate mathematical symbols and notations when translating word sentences to number sentences*

CS1.5 Make connections among various mathematical topics*

CS1.6 Apply mathematics in other school subjects and society

CS1.7 Select the appropriate technology to solve problems

*Denotes ITBS skill

 

 

 

CS2:     Students demonstrate understanding of and an ability to use numbers and operations.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS2.1 Calculate with fractions and decimals to the ten-thousandths place*

CS2.2 Use order of operations*

CS2.3 Arrange a set of whole numbers, decimals and fractions in numerical order*

CS2.4 Multiply and divide powers of 10*

CS2.5 Solve simple proportions*

CS2.6 Square and cube single digit numbers

CS2.7 Define and distinguish between

§         Factors of whole numbers*

§         Multiples of whole numbers*

§         Prime numbers*

§         Composite numbers*

§         Square numbers*

§         Cubed numbers*

 

 

*Denotes ITBS skill
CS3:     Students use algebraic concepts, processes, and language to model and solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS3.1 Recognize variables, expressions, exponents, formulas, and equations*

CS3.2 Identify patterns*

CS3.3 Interpret data presented in visual form*

CS3.4 Use one step equations to solve real-world problems*

CS3.5 Recognize associative, commutative, and distributive properties*

CS3.6 Graph whole number and decimal data on a number line

 

*Denotes ITBS skill
CS4:     Students demonstrate understanding of shape and an ability to use geometry.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS4.1 Identify two and three dimensional models and their relationships (i.e., square and cube)*

CS4.2 Investigate the meaning of the terms*

§         Parallel

§         Perpendicular

§         Bisect

§         Congruent

§         Obtuse angle

§         Acute angle

§         Right angle

CS4.3 Graph ordered pairs*

CS4.4 Determine lines of symmetry in regular polygons

CS4.5 Recognize congruency and transformations of two dimensional figures*

CS4.6 Use appropriate geometric vocabulary when describing the real world

CS4.7 Complete geometric constructions including bisecting angles and lines

 

*Denotes ITBS skill
CS5:     Students demonstrate understanding of measurable attributes and an ability to use measurement processes.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS5.1 Estimate and accurately use measurements in both metric (to nearest mm) and standard (to nearest 1/8 inch) systems*

CS5.2 Select and use appropriate units and tools to measure*

CS5.3 Calculate time lapses*

CS5.4 Measure angles to the nearest degree

CS5.5 Identify standard and metric systems of length, mass, volume, weight, and temperature*

CS5.6 Use equivalent measures within each system*

CS5.7 Recognize and solve simple proportions using equivalent fractions*

CS5.8 Use formulas to find the perimeter of triangles, squares and rectangles*

CS5.9 Use formulas to find the area of squares and rectangles*

CS5.10 Use a formula to find circumference

 

*Denotes ITBS skill
CS6:     Students demonstrate understanding of and an ability to use data analysis, probability, and statistics.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS6.1 Collect, organize, and describe a set of data*

CS6.2 Read, interpret, and draw conclusions from bar, line and circle graphs*

CS6.3 Construct line and bar graphs

CS6.4 Compute range, mean, median, and mode*

CS6.5 Draw conclusions from data in graphs*

CS6.6 Make predictions based on probability

 

*Denotes ITBS skill

 

CS7:     Students demonstrate understanding of and an ability to use patterns, relations and functions.

 

The student will be able to:

Grade 6

CS7.1 Continue a variety of patterns

 

 

 

 

*Denotes ITBS skill