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Mathematics Curriculum Guide
Grade 6

Objectives

Core Curr.
Content
Standards

Instructional
Activities

Assessment
(Cross-curricular)
(Multi-cultural)

Resources

GEPA
HSPA
Terra Nova
UNIT 1

The student will be able to:

  Understanding Numbers: Whole Numbers, Decimals   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Read, make & interpret frequency tables from given & collected data. 4.1 - 4.4 Chapter 1.1 - Frequency Tables &
Diagrams, pp. 12-13
Teacher Observation Practice 1; Reteaching 1;
Enrichment 1;
Mac Act. 1/2
S-9
· Read & write whole numbers using place value. 4.1 - 4.4 Chapter 1.2 – Whole Numbers,
pp. 14-15
  Practice 2; Reteaching 2; Enrichment 2; Mac Act. 3/4; S-9
M. I
· Read & write decimals using place value chart. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.3 – Decimals, pp. 16-17 Teacher Observation Practice 3; Reteaching 3; Enrichment 3;
Mac Act. 5/6
S-9
M. I
· Compare & order whole numbers & decimals. 4.1 - 4.4 Chapter 1.4 – Comparing & Ordering,
18-19
  Practice 4; Reteaching 4; Enrichment 4;
Mac Act. 7/8
S-9
M. I
· Solve problems using the five-step process. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.5 – Problem Solving Using the
Five Step Process, pp. 20-21
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 5; Reteaching 5; Enrichment 5;
Mac Act. 9/10

S-9

 

· Think mathematically. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.6 – Thinking Mathematically, pp. 22-23 Teacher Observation    
· Round whole numbers & decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.7 – Rounding Whole &
Decimal Numbers, pp. 24-25
  Practice 6; Reteaching 6; Enrichment 6;
Mac Act. 11/12
S-9
· Read & interpret bar graphs. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.8 – Reading & Interpreting
Bar Graphs, pp. 26-27
Teacher Observation Practice 7; Reteaching 7; Enrichment 7;
Mac Act. 13/14
S-9
· Make bar graphs from collected data. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.9 – Making Bar Graphs,
pp. 28-29
  Practice 8; Reteaching 8; Enrichment 8;
Mac Act. 15/16
Graph Paper
 
· Problem solve - conduct an experiment. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.10 – Problem Solving:
Conducting an Experiment, pp. 30-31
Teacher Observation   S-9
· Make a decision - planning a class trip. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1.11 – Decision Making,
pp. 32-33
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand the Babylonian number system. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 1 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 34
Social Studies    
· Use technology - computer. 4.1 Chapter 1 – Technology, p. 35   Computers  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 1 – Chapter Review, pp. 42-43
Chapter 1 – Chapter Test, p. 44
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 1.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Home involvement  
· Understand binary numbers. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 1 Enrichment for All, p. 45      
· Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 1 Cumulative Review, p. 46 Answer Grid    
UNIT 2   Using Addition & Subtraction: Whole Numbers, Decimals   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Use mental math – adding & subtracting. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.1 – Mental Math: Adding &
Subtracting, pp. 48-49
Teacher Observation Practice 10; Reteaching 10; Enrichment 10;
Mac Act. 19/20
S-9
· Estimate sums & differences – rounding. 4.1
4.10
Chapter 2.2 – Estimating Sums &
Differences: Rounding, pp. 50-51
  Practice 11; Reteaching 11; Enrichment 11;
Mac Act. 21/22
S-9

· Use front-end estimation – sums & differences.

4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.3 – Front-end Estimation –
Sums & Differences, pp. 52-53
Teacher Observation Practice 12; Reteaching 12; Enrichment 12;
Mac Act. 23/24
 
· Add & subtract whole numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.4 – Adding & Subtracting
Whole Numbers, pp. 54-55
  Practice 13; Reteaching 13; Enrichment 13;
Mac Act. 25/26
S-9
· Use algebra – equations. 4.1 – 4.4
4.13
Chapter 2.5 – Algebra: Equations,
pp. 56-57
Teacher Observation   S-9
M. V
· Use algebra to solve equations. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2. 6 – Algebra: Solving
Equations, pp. 58-59
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 14; Reteaching 14; Enrichment 14;
Mac Act. 27/28
M. V
· Problem solve using estimation. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2. 7 – Problem Solving: Using
Estimation, pp. 60-61
  Practice 15; Reteaching 15; Enrichment 15;
Mac Act. 29/30
S-9
· Think mathematically. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.8 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 62-63
Teacher Observation    
· Estimate decimal sums & differences. 4.1 – 4.4
4.10

Chapter 2.9 – Estimating Decimal Sums
& Differences, pp. 64-65

  Practice 16; Reteaching 16; Enrichment 16;
Mac Act. 31/32
S-9
· Add & subtract decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.10 – Adding & Subtracting
Decimals, pp. 66-67
Teacher Observation Practice 17; Reteaching 17; Enrichment 17;
Mac Act. 33/34
Graph Paper
S-9
· Use metric units of length – perimeter. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.11 – Metric Units of Length:
Perimeter, pp. 68-69
  Practice 18; Reteaching 18; Enrichment 18;
Mac Act. 35/36
Graph Paper
S-9
M. II
· Problem solve – draw a diagram. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.12 – Problem Solving:
Drawing a Diagram, pp. 70-71
Teacher Observation Practice 19; Reteaching 19; Enrichment 19;
Mac Act. 37/38
 
· Read & interpret line graphs. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.13 – Reading & Interpreting
Line Graphs, pp. 72-73
  Practice 20; Reteaching 20; Enrichment 20;
Mac Act. 39/40
S-9
· Make line graphs. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.14 – Making Line Graphs,
pp. 74-75
  Practice 21; Reteaching 21; Enrichment 21;
Mac Act. 41/42
 
· Use decision making skills. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 2.15 – Decision Making,
pp. 76-77
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand & use building plans. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 2 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 78
Art    
· Use calculators to build numbers. 4.6 Chapter 2 – Technology, p. 79   Calculator  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 2 - Chapter Review, pp. 86-87
Chapter 2 – Chapter Test, p. 88
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 2.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Use Venn diagrams to solve problems.   Chapter 2 Enrichment, p. 89      

· Review previously learned skills & concepts.

4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 2 Cumulative Review, p. 90 Answer Grid    
UNIT 3   Using Multiplication: Whole Numbers, Decimals   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Use mental math – multiply. 4.1 Chapter 3.1 – Mental Math: Multiplying,
pp. 92-93
Teacher Observation Practice 22; Reteaching 22; Enrichment 22;
Mac Act. 43/44
S-9
· Estimate products. 4.1
4.10
Chapter 3.2 – Estimating Products,
pp. 94-95
  Practice 23; Reteaching 23; Enrichment 23;
Mac Act. 45/46
S-9
· Multiply. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.3 – Multiplying, pp. 96-97 Teacher Observation Practice 24; Reteaching 24; Enrichment 24;
Mac Act. 47/48
S-9
· Multiply greater numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.4 – Multiplying Greater
Numbers, pp. 98-99
  Practice 25; Reteaching 25; Enrichment 25;
Mac Act. 49/50
S-9
· Use exponents. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.5 – Exponents, pp. 100-101 Teacher Observation Practice 26; Reteaching 26; Enrichment 26;
Mac Act. 51/52
M. I
· Problem solve – solve a multi-step problem. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.6 – Problem Solving: Solving
a Multi-step Problem, pp. 102-103
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 27; Reteaching 27; Enrichment 27;
Mac Act. 53/54
 
· Think mathematically. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.7 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 104-105
     
· Use mental math – multiply decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.8 – Mental Math: Multiplying
Decimals, pp. 106-107
Teacher Observation Practice 28; Reteaching 28; Enrichment 28;
Mac Act. 55/56
S-9
· Multiply decimals by whole numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.9 – Multiplying Decimals By
Whole Numbers, pp. 108-109
  Practice 29; Reteaching 29; Enrichment 29;
Mac Act. 57/58
S-9
· Estimate decimal products. 4.1
4.10
Chapter 3.10 – Estimating Decimal
Products, pp. 110-111
  Practice 30; Reteaching 30; Enrichment 30;
Mac Act. 59/60
S-9
· Multiply decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.11 – Multiplying Decimals,
p. 112-113
Teacher Observation Practice 31; Reteaching 31; Enrichment 31;
Mac Act. 61/62
S-9
· Multiply more decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 3.12 – More Multiplying
Decimals, pp. 114-115
  Practice 32; Reteaching 32; Enrichment 32;
Mac Act. 63/64
S-9
· Problem solve – find needed information. 4.1 – 4.4
4.6
Chapter 3.13 – Problem Solving: Finding
Needed Information, pp. 116-117
  Practice 33; Reteaching 33; Enrichment 33;
Mac Act. 65/66
S-9
· Find the areas of triangles. 4.1 – 4.4
4.6
Chapter 3.14 – Areas of Triangles,
pp. 118-119
Teacher Observation Practice 34; Reteaching 34; Enrichment 34;
Mac Act. 67/68
S-9
M. I
· Find the volume of rectangular prisms. 4.1- 4.4
4.6
Chapter 3.15 – Volumes of Rectangular
Prisms, pp. 120-121
  Practice 35; Reteaching 35; Enrichment 35;
Mac Act. 69/70
M. II
· Make a decision. 4.1 –4.4 Chapter 3.16 – Decision Making,
pp. 122-123
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand & determine optimum heart rates.   Chapter 3 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 124
Science    
· Use computer spreadsheet to analyze income & expenses. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 3 – Technology, p. 125 Computers    
· Review the skills & concepts presented in chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 3 – Chapter Review, p. 132
Chapter 3 – Chapter Test, p. 134
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 3.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Discover the relationship between perimeters & areas of figures. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 3 – Enrichment for All, p. 135      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 3 – Cumulative Review, p. 136 Answer Grid    
UNIT 4   Dividing Whole Numbers   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Use algebra relating to multiplication & division.

4.1 – 4.4
4.13

Chapter 4.1 – Algebra Relating
Multiplication & Division, pp. 138-139
Teacher Observation Practice 36; Reteaching 36; Enrichment 36;
Mac Act. 71/72
S-9
M. V
· Use mental math – division patterns. 4.1 – 4.4
4.11
Chapter 4.2 – Mental Math: Division
Patterns, pp. 140-141
  Practice 37; Reteaching 37; Enrichment 37;
Mac Act. 73/74
 
· Estimate quotients. 4.1 – 4.4
4.11
Chapter 4.3 – Estimating Quotients,
pp. 142-143
Teacher Observation Practice 38; Reteaching 38; Enrichment 38;
Mac Act. 75/76
S-9
· Divide one-digit numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.4 – Dividing One-Digit
Numbers, pp. 144-145
  Practice 39; Reteaching 39; Enrichment 39;
Mac Act. 77/78
S-9
· Divide using two-digit numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.5 – Dividing Two-Digit
Numbers, pp. 146-147
Teacher Observation Practice 40; Reteaching 40; Enrichment 40;
Mac Act. 79/80
S-9
· Divide – changing estimates. 4.1 – 4.4
4.10
Chapter 4.6 – Dividing: Changing
Estimates, pp. 148-149
  Practice 41; Reteaching 41; Enrichment 41;
Mac Act. 81/82
 
· Problem solve – make a table. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.7 – Problem Solving: Making
a Table, pp. 150-151
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 42; Reteaching 42; Enrichment 42;
Mac Act. 83/84
 

· Think mathematically.

4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.8 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 152-153
     
· Divide greater numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.9 – Dividing Greater Numbers, pp. 154-155 Teacher Observation Practice 43; Reteaching 43; Enrichment 43;
Mac Act. 85/86
 
· Use algebra – multiplying & dividing equations. 4.1 – 4.4
4.13
Chapter 4.10 – Algebra: Multiplication &
Division Equations, pp. 156-157
Teacher Observation Practice 44; Reteaching 44; Enrichment 44;
Mac Act. 87/88
S-9
M. V
· Problem solve using algebraic equations. 4.1 – 4.4
4.13
Chapter 4.11 – Problem Solving: Using
Algebraic Equations, pp. 158-159
  Practice 45; Reteaching 45; Enrichment 45;
Mac Act. 87/88
M. V
· Add & subtract units of times using algorithms. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 4.12 – Adding & Subtracting
Units of Time, pp. 160-161
  Practice 46; Reteaching 46; Enrichment 46;
Mac Act. 89/90
M. II
· Tell elapsed time on a clock & on a calendar. 4.1 –4.4 Chapter 4.13 – Elapsed Time,
pp. 162-163
  Practice 47; Reteaching 47; Enrichment 47;
Mac Act. 91/92
S-9
M. II
· Make a decision on choosing a mode of transportation for a family trip. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 4.14 – Decision Making,
pp. 164-165
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand & use latitude & longitude measures. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 4 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 166
Geography    
· Use a calculator to solve problems. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 4 – Technology, p. 167   Calculators  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 4 – Chapter Review, pp. 174-175
Chapter 4 – Chapter Test, p. 176
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 4.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Read schedules that use a 24-hour clock. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 4 – Enrichment For All, p. 177      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 4 – Cumulative Review, p. 178 Answer Grid    
UNIT 5   Dividing Decimals   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Use mental math to divide patterns with powers of 10. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.1 – Mental Math: Dividing Patterns With Powers of 10, pp. 180-181 Teacher Observation Practice 48; Reteaching 48; Enrichment 48;
Mac Act. 93/94

M. III

· Divide decimals by whole numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.2 – Dividing Decimals By
Whole Numbers, pp. 182-183
    S-9
· Use zeros in the quotient & the dividend. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.3 – Zeros in the Quotient &
The Dividend, pp. 184-185
Teacher Observation   S-9
· Problem solve using strategies of guess, test & revise. 4.1 –4.4 Chapter 5.4 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Guess, Test & Revise, pp. 186-187
    S-9
· Explore dividing decimals by decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.5 – Dividing Decimals byDecimals, pp. 188-189      
· Divide decimals by decimals. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.6 – Dividing Decimals by
Decimals, pp. 190-191
Mid-chapter Quiz   S-9
· Use zeros in the quotient & dividend. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.7 – Zeros in the Quotient &
the Dividend, pp. 192-193

Teacher Observation

  S-9
· Round decimal quotients. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.8 – Rounding Decimal
Quotients, pp. 194-195
     
· Think mathematically. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.9 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 196-197
Teacher Observation Practice 54; Reteaching 54; Enrichment 54;
Mac Act. 107/108
 
· Perform algebra using the order of operations. 4.1 – 4.4
4.13
Chapter 5.10 – Algebra: Order of Operations, pp. 198-199     M. V
· Know the metric units of capacity & mass. 4.1 – 4.4
4.10
Chapter 5.11 – Metric Units of Capacity
& Mass, pp. 200-201
  Practice 55; Reteaching 55; Enrichment 55;
Mac Act. 109/110
M. I
· Convert metric measures. 4.1- 4.4 Chapter 5.12 – Converting Metric
Measures, p. 202-203
  Practice 56; Reteaching 56; Enrichment 56;
Mac Act. 111/112
M. I
· Problem solve using estimation. 4.1 - 4.4
4.10
Chapter 5.13 – Problem Solving Using
Estimation, pp. 204-205
  Practice 57; Reteaching 57; Enrichment 57;
Mac Act. 113/114
S-9
· Use mean, median, mode & range. 4.1- 4.4
4.10
Chapter 5.14 – Mean, Median, Mode &
Range, pp. 206-207
Teacher Observation Practice 58; Reteaching 58; Enrichment 58;
Mac Act. 115/116
S-9
M. IV
· Know the effects of changes on data. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 5.15 – Effects of Changes on
Data, pp. 208-209
  Practice 59; Reteaching 59; Enrichment 59;
Mac Act. 117/118
 
· Use decision making skills. 4.1 – 4.6
4.13
Chapter 5.16 – Decision Making,
pp. 210-211
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
·Understand/compute the cost of heating with wood. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 5 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 212
Science    
· Use a spreadsheet to find mean, mode & median. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 5 – Technology, p. 213   Computer
Spreadsheet
 
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 5 – Chapter Review, pp. 220-221
Chapter 5 – Chapter Test, p. 222
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 5.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Identify magic squares & generate new magic squares. 4.1 – 4.6

Chapter 5 – Enrichment For All, p. 223

Teacher Observation    
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 5 – Cumulative Review, p. 224 Answer Grid    
UNIT 6  

Number Theory & Fractions

 

  Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Use mental math – divisibility.

4.1 – 4.4

Chapter 6.1 – Mental Practice Math:
Divisibility, pp. 226-227
Teacher Observation Practice 61; Reteaching 61; Enrichment 61;
Mac Act. 121/122
 
· Use factors & greatest common factors. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.2 – Factors & Greatest
Common Factors, pp.228-229
  Practice 62; Reteaching 62; Enrichment 62;
Mac Act. 123/124
M. I
· Use prime & composite numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.3 – Prime & Composite
Numbers, pp. 230-231
Teacher Observation Practice 63; Reteaching 63; Enrichment 63;
Mac Act. 125/126
M. I
· Use multiples & least common multiples. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.4 – Multiples & Least
Common Multiples, pp. 232-233
  Practice 64; Reteaching 64; Enrichment 64;
Mac Act. 127/128
M. I
· Solve problems by finding patterns. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.5 – Problem Solving: Finding
A Pattern, p. 234-235
Teacher Observation Practice 65; Reteaching 65; Enrichment 65;
Mac Act. 129/130
S-9
· Write fractions for parts of sets & equivalent fractions. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.6 – Fractions & Equivalent
Fractions, pp. 236-237
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 66; Reteaching 66; Enrichment 66;
Mac Act. 131/132
S-9
· Simplify fractions. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.7 – Fractions in Simplest Form,
pp. 238-239
  Practice 67; Reteaching 67; Enrichment 67;
Mac Act. 133/134

S-9

· Use visual reasoning & identify patterns. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.8 – Thinking Mathematically,
p. 240
Teacher Observation    
· Write mixed numbers & whole numbers for improper fractions. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.9 – Mixed Numbers,
pp. 242-243
Teacher Observation Practice 68; Reteaching 68; Enrichment 68;
Mac Act. 135/136
S-9

· Compare & order fractions & mixed numbers.

4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.10 – Comparing & Ordering,
pp. 244-245
  Practice 69; Reteaching 69; Enrichment 69;
Mac Act. 137/138
S-9
· Round fractions & mixed numbers to nearest whole or half number. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.11 – Rounding Fractions &
Mixed Numbers, pp. 246-247
  Practice 70; Reteaching 70; Enrichment 70;
Mac Act. 139/140
 
· Use customary units of lengths. Measure & draw lengths ½ to 1/16. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.12 – Customary Units of
Lengths, pp. 248-249
  Practice 71; Reteaching 71; Enrichment 71;
Mac Act. 141/142
S-9

· Use customary units of capacity & weight.

4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.13 – Customary Units of
Capacity & Weight, pp. 250-251
  Practice 72; Reteaching 72; Enrichment 72;
Mac Act. 143/144
 
· Explore writing fractions as decimals & vice versa. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.14 – Fractions, Mixed
Numbers & Decimals, pp. 252-253
Teacher Observation   S-9
· Rename decimals as fractions or mixed numbers & vice versa. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 6.15 – Fractions, Mixed
Numbers & Decimals, pp. 254-255
  Practice 73; Reteaching 73; Enrichment 73;
Mac Act. 145/146
S-9
· Solve problems using different strategies. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6.16 – Problem Solving: Using
Different Strategies, pp. 256-257
  Practice 74; Reteaching 74; Enrichment 74;
Mac Act. 147/148
S-9
· Make a decision about choosing a doghouse. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6. 17 – Decision Making,
pp. 258-259
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand how musical pitches are produced on stringed instruments. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 260
  Music
Shoebox
Rubber bands
 
· Use the computer to find prime numbers. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6 – Technology, p. 261   Computer  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6 – Chapter Review, pp. 268-269
Chapter 6 – Chapter Test, p. 270
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 6.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Understand terminating & repeating decimals. 4.1 Chapter 6 – Enrichment For All, p. 271      
· Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 6 – Cumulative Review, p. 272 Answer Grid    
UNIT 7   Adding & Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Estimate sums & differences of fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.1 – Estimating Sums &
Differences, pp. 274-275
Teacher Observation Practice 75; Reteaching 75; Enrichment 75;
Mac Act. 149/150
 
· Add & subtract with like denominators. 4. 1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.2 – Adding & Subtracting:
Like Denominators, p. 276-277
  Practice 76; Reteaching 76; Enrichment 76;
Mac Act. 151/152
S-9
· Add fractions with unlike denominators. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.3 – Adding Fractions: Unlike
Denominators, pp. 278-279
Teacher Observation Practice 77; Reteaching 77; Enrichment 77;
Mac Act. 153/154
S-9
· Subtract fractions with unlike denominators. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.4 – Subtracting Fractions:
Unlike Denominators, pp. 280-281
  Practice 78; Reteaching 78; Enrichment 78;
Mac Act. 155/156
S-9
· Solve problems that involve number sense. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.5 – Problem Solving: Using
Number Sense, p. 282-283
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 79; Reteaching 79; Enrichment 79;
Mac Act. 157/158
S-9
· Use logical reasoning. Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.6 – Thinking Mathematically, pp. 284-285 Teacher Observation    
· Explore adding & subtracting mixed numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.7 – Adding & Subtracting
Mixed Numbers, pp. 286-287
    S-9
M. I
· Add mixed numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.8 – Adding Mixed Numbers,
pp. 288-289
Teacher Observation Practice 80; Reteaching 80; Enrichment 80;
Mac Act. 159/160
S-9
M. I
· Subtract mixed numbers without renaming. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.9 – Subtracting Mixed
Numbers, pp. 290-291
  Practice 81; Reteaching 81; Enrichment 81;
Mac Act. 161/162
S-9
M. I
· Subtract mixed numbers renaming once. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.10 – Subtract Mixed Numbers
With Renaming, pp. 292-293
  Practice 82; Reteaching 82; Enrichment 82;
Mac Act. 163/164
S-9
· Solve problems that involve checking the reasonableness of the answers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 7.11 – Problem Solving:
Checking For a Reasonable Answer,
pp. 294-295
  Practice 83; Reteaching 83; Enrichment 83;
Mac Act. 165/166
S-9
· Make decisions about choosing a floor plan for a meeting. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 7.12 – Decision Making,
pp. 292-297
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
M. I
· Understand the origins of hat sizes. 4.1 – 4.5 Chapter 7 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 298
Social Studies    
· Gather data/use the computer to draw double line graphs. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 7 – Technology, p. 299 Teacher Observation Computer Graphing  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 7 – Chapter Review, pp. 306-307
Chapter 7 – Chapter Test, p. 308
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 7.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Understand fractions in Egyptian symbols. 4.1 Chapter 7 – Enrichment For All, p. 309      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 7 – Cumulative Review, p. 310 Answer Grid    
UNIT 8   Multiplying & Dividing Fractions & Mixed Numbers   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Multiply two fractions & whole numbers. Find the reciprocal of whole numbers & fractions. 4.1 – 4.4

Chapter 8.1 – Multiplying Fractions,
pp. 312-313

Teacher Observation Practice 84; Reteaching 84; Enrichment 84;
Mac Act. 167/168
S-9
· Multiply fractions using the shortcut. Estimate products of fractions. 4.1 – 4.4
4.10
Chapter 8.2 – Multiplying Fractions:
Using a Shortcut, pp. 314-315
  Practice 85; Reteaching 85; Enrichment 85;
Mac Act. 169/170
 
· Explore multiplying mixed numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.3 – Multiplying Mixed
Numbers, pp. 316-317
    S-9
· Develop a method for multiplying a fraction & a mixed number. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.4 – Multiplying Fractions &
Mixed Numbers, pp. 318-319
Teacher Observation Practice 86; Reteaching 86; Enrichment 86;
Mac Act. 171/172
S-9
· Multiply fractions & mixed numbers. Estimate the product of fractions/mixed numbers. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.5 – Multiplying Mixed
Numbers, pp. 320-321
  Practice 87; Reteaching 87; Enrichment 87;
Mac Act. 173/174
S-9
· Solve problems by solving simpler problems. 4.1 – 4.4. Chapter 8.6 – Problem Solving: Solving
a Simpler Problem, pp. 322-323
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 88; Reteaching 88; Enrichment 88;
Mac Act. 175/176
S-9
· Use number sense. Understand large numbers. Convert units of measure. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.7 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 324-325
     
· Explore dividing whole numbers by fractions. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.8 – Dividing Whole Numbers
By Fractions, pp. 326-327
    S-9
· Divide fractions with common denominators by discovering a method based diagram. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.9 – Dividing Fractions:
Common Denominators, pp. 328-329
Teacher Observation Practice 89; Reteaching 89; Enrichment 89;
Mac Act. 177/178
S-9
· Divide fractions with different denominators. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.10 – Dividing Fractions:
Different Denominators, pp. 330-331
  Practice 90; Reteaching 90; Enrichment 90;
Mac Act. 179/180
S-9
· Solve problems that involve working backward. 4.1 – 4.4
4.11
Chapter 8.11 – Problem Solving: Working Backward, pp. 332-333 Teacher Observation Practice 91; Reteaching 91; Enrichment 91;
Mac Act. 181/182
S-9
· Add, subtract, multiply & convert customary units to length. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.12 – Converting Customary
Measures, pp. 334-335
  Practice 92; Reteaching 92; Enrichment 92;
Mac Act. 183/184
S-9
· Find the area of parallelograms & triangles. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8.13 – Areas of Parallelograms &
Triangles, pp. 336-337
    M. II
· Make decisions about how to choose between several characters. 4.1 – 4.6 Chapter 8.14 – Decision Making,
pp. 338-339
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand the use of calories to measure energy. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 8 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 340
Science    
· Use the order of operations & memory keys with a calculator. 4.1 4.6 Chapter 8 – Technology, p. 341   Calculator  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 8 – Chapter Review, pp. 348-349
Chapter 8 – Chapter Test, p. 350
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 8.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Discover the pattern used to determine the sum of a given number. 4.1 – 4.5
4.11
Chapter 8 – Enrichment For All, p. 351      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 8 – Cumulative Review, p. 352 Answer Grid    
UNIT 9   Geometry   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Identify geometry figures. 4.1 – 4.7 Chapter 9.1 – Geometric Figures,
pp. 354-355
Teacher Observation Practice 94; Reteaching 94; Enrichment 94;
Mac Act. 187/188

M. II

 

· Identify measures – acute, obtuse, right & straight angles. Identify complimentary/
supplementary angles.
4.1 – 4.4
4.6 – 4.9
Chapter 9.2 – Measuring Angles,
pp. 356-357
Teacher Observation Practice 95; Reteaching 95; Enrichment 95;
Mac Act. 189/190
S-9
M. II
· Identify intersecting, perpendicular & parallel lines. 4.1 – 4.4
4.7
Chapter 9.3 – Perpendicular & Parallel
Lines, pp. 358-359
  Practice 96; Reteaching 96; Enrichment 96;
Mac Act. 191/192
 
· Construct congruent figures using a compass & straightedge. 4.1 – 4.7 Chapter 9.4 – Compass Constructions,
pp. 360-361
  Practice 97; Reteaching 97; Enrichment 97;
Mac Act. 193/194
 
· Classify triangles. 4.1 – 4.4
4.7
Chapter 9.5 – Triangles, pp. 362-363 Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 98; Reteaching 98; Enrichment 98;
Mac Act. 195/196
M. II
· Classify quadrilaterals. 4.1 – 4.7 Chapter 9.6 – Quadrilaterals, pp. 364-365   Practice 99; Reteaching 99; Enrichment 99;
Mac Act. 197/198
 
· Classify polygons. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.7 – Other Polygons,
pp. 366-367
Teacher Observation Practice 100; Reteaching 100; Enrichment 100;
Mac Act. 199/200
 
· Solve problems by making organized lists. 4.1 – 4.7 Chapter 9.8 – Problem Solving: Making
a List, pp. 368-369
  Practice 101; Reteaching 101; Enrichment 101;
Mac Act. 201/202
S-9
· Identify patterns. Add, subtract, multiply & divide to solve equations. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.9 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 370-371
Teacher Observation    
· Identify congruent & similar figures. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.10 – Congruence & Similarity,
pp. 372-373
  Practice 102; Reteaching 102; Enrichment 102;
Mac Act. 203/204
 
· Identify symmetric figures & lines of symmetry. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.11 – Symmetry & Reflections,
pp. 374-375
  Practice 103; Reteaching 103; Enrichment 103;
Mac Act. 205/206
S-9
· Draw translations & rotations of figures. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.12 – Translations & Rotations,
pp. 376-377
Teacher Observation Practice 104; Reteaching 104; Enrichment 104;
Mac Act. 207/208
S-9
· Solve problems that involve the strategies presented to date. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.13 – Problem Solving:
Strategies Review, pp. 378-379
  Practice 105; Reteaching 105; Enrichment 105;
Mac Act. 209/210
S-9
· Make decisions about choosing a sound system for a school music room. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9.14 – Decision Making,
pp. 380-381
Teacher Observation Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Understand the origins & meanings of terms related to mathematics. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 9 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 382
Language Arts    
· Use logo to translate, rotate & reflect figures. 4. 1 Chapter 9 – Technology, p. 383 Teacher Observation Computer  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 9 – Chapter Review, pp. 390-391
Chapter 9 – Chapter Test, p. 392
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 9.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Use a straightedge & a compass to construct bisectors of segments. 4.1 Chapter 9 – Enrichment For All, p. 393      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1- 4.16 Chapter 9 – Cumulative Review, p. 394 Answer Grid    
UNIT 10   Ratio, Proportion & Percent   Mathematics In Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
· Write ratios in three ways. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.1 – Ratios & Rates,
pp. 396-397
Teacher Observation Practice 106; Reteaching 106; Enrichment 106;
Mac Act. 211/212
M. I
· Identify & write equal ratios. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.2 – Equal Ratios, pp. 398-399   Practice 107; Reteaching 107; Enrichment 107;
Mac Act. 213/214
M. I
· Solve proportions. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.3 – Algebra: Proportions,
pp. 400-401
  Practice 108; Reteaching 108; Enrichment 108;
Mac Act. 215/216
M. I, V
· Find actual & scale lengths given the corresponding lengths. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.4 – Algebra: Scale Drawings,
pp. 402-403
Teacher Observation Practice 109; Reteaching 109; Enrichment 109;
Mac Act. 217/218
M. I, V
· Find the missing lengths given pairs of similar figures. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.5 – Algebra: Similar Figures,
pp. 404-405

Mid-chapter Quiz

   
· Solve problems by writing & solving equations. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.6 – Problem Solving: Using
Algebraic Equations, pp. 406 –407
  Practice 110; Reteaching 110; Enrichment 110;
Mac Act. 219/220
M. I, V
· Identify patterns. Develop a game playing strategy. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.7 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 408-409
Teacher Observation Practice 111; Reteaching 111; Enrichment 111;
Mac Act. 221/222
M. I
· Explore percents. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.8 – Percents, pp. 410-411     M. I
· Write & rename percents as decimals & vice-versa. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.9 – Percents & Decimals,
pp. 412-413
  Practice 112; Reteaching 112; Enrichment 112;
Mac Act. 223/224
M. I
· Write & rename percents as fractions & vice-versa. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.10 – Percents & Fractions,
pp. 414-415
Teacher Observation Practice 113; Reteaching 113; Enrichment 113;
Mac Act. 225/226
M. I
· Explore finding a percent of a number. 4.1 Chapter 10.11 – Percent of a Number,
pp. 416-417
Teacher Observation   M. I
· Solve problems that involve using circle graphs. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.12 – Problem Solving: Using
Information from a Graph, pp. 418-419
  Practice 114; Reteaching 114; Enrichment 114;
Mac Act. 227/228
 
· Make decisions about choosing all day bicycle tour. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10.13 – Decision Making, pp.
420-421
Teacher Observation    
· Understand & use the golden rectangle & the golden ratio. 4.1 – 4.4.

Chapter 10 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 422

 

Art Calculators
Cooperative Learning
Teams
 
· Use a computer to draw a circle graph. 4.1 – 4.4 Chapter 10 – Technology, p. 423 Teacher Observation Computer Graphing  
· Review the skills & concepts presented in the chapter. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 10 – Chapter Review,
pp. 430-431
Chapter 10 – Chapter Test, p. 432
Assess students understanding of concepts & skills presented in chapter 10.
Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
   
· Make & use a hypsometer. 4.1 Chapter 10 – Enrichment For All, p. 433      
· Review previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1 – 4.16 Chapter 10 – Cumulative Review, p. 434 Answer Grid    
UNIT 11   Measurement: Area &