Cheney Middle School

6^th Grade Mathematics

Projected Curriculum Map

2008-2009

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Unit One	Unit Two	Unit Three
Unit Four	Unit Five	Unit Six
Unit Seven	Unit Eight	Unit Nine

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2008-2009

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
One	Picturing Numbers	q Create & interpret different kinds of graphs q Collect data and represent them in tabular and graphic form q Describe data numerically using mean, median, mode, range, maximum, & minimum q Use data, graphs, & numeric characteristics to build arguments and compare data sets q Determine appropriateness of a certain graph type as a display	q Create & interpret bar graphs q Build & interpret line plots q Create & interpret pie charts q Determine the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data q Change bar graphs into line graphs q Identify minimum & maximums q Given a table, create a line plot	q Written Unit Assessment q Quizzes q Performance Assessment q Informal observations as students work both individually and in teams q Solutions to problems completed either in class or at home q Projects q Writing entries in math journals

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2008-2009

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
Two	Expressions and Formulas	q Create and solve using arrow strings q Draw and calculate using arithmetic tree q Use and interpret simple formulas q Perform a sequence of calculations using conventional rules (Order of operations) q Utilize reverse arrow strings. q Use word variables to describe a formula or procedure	q Perform calculations using an arrow string. q Count change using “small coins to bills method first.” q Use arithmetic trees to solve equations. q Use and interpret simple formulas. q Use order of operations to perform a sequence of calculations. q Use reverse operations to find the input for a given output. q Rewrite arrow strings to make calculations easier. q Interpret relationships displayed in formulas, tables, and graphs. q Use word variables to describe a formula or procedure. q Solve problems using the relationship between a mathematical procedure and its inverse. q Use formulas in any representation ( arrow language, arithmetic tree, and words) to solve problems. q Identify a variable and its value in various algebra equations.	q Written Unit Assessment q Quizzes q Performance Assessment q Informal observations as students work both individually and in teams q Solutions to problems completed either in class or at home q Projects q Writing entries in math journals

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2008-2009

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
3	Figuring All The Angles	q Understand and apply directions q Express distance in different ways q Understand the concept of angles, from informal to formal. q Create & interpret scatter plots, box plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and line plots q Describe data in tabular & graphical forms q Use mean, median, mode, range, & quartiles q Use data to build an argument	q Create & interpret different types of graphs q Create & interpret a scatter plot & understand the meaning of y=x q Find & interpret the mean, median, or range of a data set q Understand the importance of a representative sample q Organize & summarize a large data set q Build an argument based on statistical measures & graphs	q Written Unit Assessment q Quizzes q Performance Assessment q Informal observations as students work both individually and in teams q Solutions to problems completed either in class or at home q Projects q Writing entries in math journals

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2008-2009

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
4	More or Less	q Develop number sense and a conceptual understanding of ratios q Develop number sense and a conceptual understanding of percents q Develop number sense and a conceptual understanding of fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios	q Use an estimation strategy to find cost of produce q Use an exact calculation to find the cost of produce q Calculate the sale price of an item with a discount given as a percent or fraction q Use multiplication strategy to find a percent or fractional amount of an item q Use estimating strategy to find the cost of various produce items q Multiply fractions and decimals q Understand and use benchmark fractions and their relation to ratios, percents, and decimals q Choose an appropriate model or tool to solve problems where fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios are involved	q Written Unit Assessment q Quizzes q Performance Assessment q Informal observations as students work both individually and in teams q Solutions to problems completed either in class or at home q Projects q Writing entries in math journals

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2008-2009

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
5		q q q q	q q q q q	q Written Unit Assessment q Quizzes q Performance Assessment q Informal observations as students work both individually and in teams q Solutions to problems completed either in class or at home q Projects q Writing entries in math journals

Cheney Middle School Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Mathematics 2006-2007

Unit	Content	Objectives	Skills	Assessment
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