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Maryland Math Standards - 6th Grade

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Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

A. Patterns and Functions
 1. Identify, describe, extend, and create numeric patterns and functions
   a. Identify and describe sequences represented by a physical model or in a function table (Function Tables , Function Tables 2 )
   b. Interpret and write a rule for a one-operation (+, -, x, ÷ ) function table (Function Tables , Function Tables 2 )
   c. Complete a function table with a given two-operation rule (Function Tables , Function Tables 2 )
B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
 1. Write and evaluate expressions
   a. Write an algebraic expression to represent unknown quantities (Algebraic Sentences )
   b. Evaluate an algebraic expression (Variable Substitution )
   c. Evaluate numeric expressions using the order of operations (Using Parentheses )
   d. Represent algebraic expressions using physical models, manipulatives, and drawings (Requires outside materials )
 2. Identify, write, solve, and apply equations and inequalities (Algebraic Word Problems )
   a. Identify and write equations and inequalities to represent relationships (Phrases to Algebraic Expressions , Algebraic Sentences 2 , Algebraic Sentences )
   b. Determine the unknown in a linear equation (Single Variable Equations )
   c. Solve for the unknown in a one-step inequality (Single Variable Inequalities )
   d. Identify or graph solutions of a one-step inequality on a number line (Number Line Inequalities )
   e. Apply given formulas to a problem solving situation (Simple Interest )
C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships
 1. Locate points on a number line and in a coordinate plane
   a. Represent rational numbers on a number line (Positive Number Line , Number Line , Compare Integers )
   b. Graph ordered pairs in a coordinate plane. (Ordered Pairs )
   c. Graph linear data from a function table
 2. Analyze linear relationships
   a. Identify and describe the change represented in a graph (Line Graphs )
   b. Translate the graph of a linear relationship onto a table of values that illustrates the type of change

Geometry

A. Plane Geometric Figures
 1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
   a. Identify, describe, and label points, lines, rays, line segments, vertices, angles, and planes using correct symbolic notation
   b. Identify and describe line segments (Line Segments )
   c. Identify and describe the parts of a circle (Circle Measurements )
 2. Analyze geometric relationships
   a. Compare and classify triangles by sides (Triangle Types )
   b. Compare and classify triangles by angle measure (Triangle Types )
   c. Determine a third angle measure of a triangle given two angle measures (Triangle Angles )
   d. Identify and compare the relationship between parts of a circle (Circle Measurements , Circle Circumference )
C. Representation of Geometric Figures
 1. Represent plane geometric figures
   a. Draw geometric figures using a variety of tools
   b. Identify, describe, or draw a polygon (Quadrilateral Types , Polygon Names )
   c. Identify or describe angle relationships
D. Congruence and Similarity
 1. Analyze congruent figures
   a. Identify and describe congruent polygons and their corresponding parts (Congruent And Similar Triangles )
E. Transformations
 1. Analyze a transformation on a coordinate plane
   a. Plot the result of one transformation (translation, reflection, rotation) on a coordinate plane (Translations and Reflections )

Measurement

B. Measurement Tools
 1. Measure in customary and metric units
   a. Select and use appropriate tools and units
 2. Measure angles in polygons
C. Applications in Measurement
 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas (Triangle Area 2 )
   a. Estimate and determine the area of a polygon (Triangle Area , Parallelogram Area , Trapezoids )
   b. Estimate and determine the volume of a rectangular prism (Rectangular Solids )
   c. Estimate and determine the area of a composite figure (Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures )
   d. Determine missing dimension of a quadrilateral given the perimeter length
   e. Determine the missing dimension of rectangles

Statistics

A. Data Displays
 1. Organize and display data
   a. Organize and display data to make frequency tables
   b. Organize and display data to make stem-and-leaf plots
   c. Organize and display data using a back-to-back stem-and-leaf plot
B. Data Analysis
 1. Analyze data
   a. Interpret frequency tables
   b. Read and analyze circle graphs
   c. Interpret data from a stem-and-leaf plot (Stem And Leaf Plots )
 2. Describe a set of data
   a. Apply measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) (Mean, Median, Mode )

Probability

B. Theoretical Probability
 1. Determine the probability of one simple event comprised of equally likely outcomes (Probability )
   a. Express the probability of an event as a fraction.
   b. Express the probability of an event as a decimal
   c. Express the probability of an event as a percent
C. Experimental Probability
 1. Analyze the results of a probability experiment
   a. Make predictions and express the experimental probability as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent
 2. Conduct a probability experiment
 3. Compare outcomes of theoretical probability with the results of experimental probability
 4. Describe the difference between theoretical and experimental probability

Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value
 1. Apply knowledge of rational numbers and place value
   a. Read, write, and represent whole numbers
   b. Read, write, and represent integers (Compare Integers )
   c. Identify and determine equivalent forms of fractions as decimals, as percents, and as ratios (Fractions to Decimals , Decimals To Fractions , Percentages , Percentage Pictures , Ratios )
   d. Compare and order fractions, decimals alone or mixed together, with and without relational symbols (<, >, =) (Order Decimals , Compare Mixed Values , Compare Mixed Values 2 , Fraction Comparison , Compare Decimals )
   e. Compare and order integers (Compare Integers )
B. Number Theory
 1. Apply number relationships
   a. Determine prime factorizations for whole numbers and express them using exponential form (Prime Factoring , Prime Factoring 2 )
C. Number Computation
 1. Analyze number relations and compute
   a. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers and express answers in simplest form (Fraction Addition , Fraction Subtraction , Fraction Word Problems )
   b. Multiply fractions and mixed numbers and express in simplest form (Fraction Multiplication )
   c. Multiply decimals (Money Multiplication , Decimal Multiplication )
   d. Divide decimals (Decimal Division )
   e. Determine a percent of a whole number (Percent of Quantity )
   f. Simplify numeric expressions using the properties of addition and multiplication (Distributive Property , Distributive Property 2 , Basic Distributive Property )
 2. Estimation
   a. Determine the approximate products and quotients of decimals
 3. Analyze ratios, proportions, and percents
   a. Represent ratios in a variety of forms (Ratios )
   b. Use ratios and unit rates to solve problems (Unit Cost , Proportions 1 , Distance, Rate, and Time )

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