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Grade 6

Students in Grade 6 expand their computational fluency and proportional reasoning using rational numbers (including fractions, decimals, and negative values). As such, the emphasis is parts/wholes, ratios, use of common geometric formulas, and solving equations with whole number solutions. Students begin using symbolic logic (algebra) to communicate multi-step problem solving. Visual models include graphing on a number line and a cartesian plane, array/area models of multiplication/factors and visual patterns with input/output tables.

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In the table below, you will find instructional resources organized by theme as well as according to discrete skills for Grade 6 Math (ie. Multiples, Ratios, Integers, etc.)

Note: 

Operational Fluency refers to ease of recognition of which operation is required for a given problem and Computational Fluency (the proficient use of various models and strategies to perform the desired operation) 

 Brochure with common models and strategies used to develop operational fluency in Grades 6 & 7

Assessing Proficiency
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 Curricular Competencies
Planning for Proficiency
 BIG IDEAS K-9		Understanding & Solving
(activate curiosity, play, practice, recall)		Communicating & Representing
(use vocabulary, notation & draw visualizations)		Reasoning & Analyzing
(Use logic, infer missing information, use & interpret patterns, compare, equate, convert)		Connecting & Reflecting
(Consolidate understanding, think creatively, connect ideas, seek challenges)
Prior Skills and Knowledge (Grade 4/5)
  • Repeated Addition = Multiplication
  • Breaking into smaller equal groups = Division
    • first by 2, 5, 10
    • then by 4, 8, 20, 50, 100
  • convert between fractional and decimal forms of numbers
Common Models for Grade 6
  • Area/Array Model 
  • Multiplication Table 
  • Bar Model and Grid Model (for fractions)
  • Calendar 
  • Daily Schedule
Number SenseBenchmarks / Estimation Communicating Number ConceptsReasoning with NumbersFinancial Literacy Connection (Budgeting, savings)

Real World Data (Student Vote)
Operational Fluency
  • Addition / Subtraction Multiplication / Division
Reasoning with OperationsConnection to Real-World Contexts
Measurement 
(Shape and Space)

Reasoning with Area

3-Act Tasks and Thinking Tasks

Art Connection
Partitive Reasoning (Decimals, Fractions)Represent decimals and fractionsReasoning with Fractions and Decimals

Reasoning with Ratio Tables

Probability of Independent Events (Experimental and Theoretical)

Financial Literacy Connection 
  • Math Kit: Financial Literacy Grade 6-8 (MAKT-0402)

PHE Connection: Assessing Risk


Algebraic Reasoning
  • Solve Mojis
  • Math Mojis 
  • Solve 1 step equations (whole numbers)
  • DragonBox12+ (App)
Generalize and encode visual patterns as number patterns, then as pattern rulesDigital Literacy Connection:
Connecting and Reflecting
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy		Connecting to Place
Exploring West Coast Ecosystems
  • Land and Resource Stewardship (Greenways, Forest School, etc.)
Land-based, experiential learning
  • Beaches (Various)
  • Islands (Quadra, Cortes, Reade)
  • Forests (Beaver Lodge Lands, etc.
  • Wetlands (Various)
  • Rivers (Fish Hatchery, Quinsam River)
  • School Gardens
Connecting to Language
  • Using counting words, colour words, and other words to describe shape, quantity, and location (in Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala, English, French, and/or ayʔaǰuθɛm)
  • Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information.
IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca
  • French Resources (Page Under Development)
Connecting to Culture and Community
  • Learning from members of various Indigenous communities: Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ (We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum), Xwémalhkwu (Homalco), Klahoose, Tlowitsis, Comox, Métis, etc.)
  • Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information.
IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca		Seasonal Round and 13 Moons Calendar Lessons (Resources Under Development)

Instructional and Assessment Routines

Formative Assessment

Proficiency Tables and Concept Maps (Concrete to Abstract)

Skills Trajectories Essential Skills Numeracy Self-Assessment (From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)
Learning Through Play


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