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South Carolina Math Standards - 6th Grade

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Mathematical Processes

Standard 6-1: The student will understand and utilize the mathematical processes of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation.
   6-1.1 Generate and solve complex abstract problems that involve modeling physical, social, and/or mathematical phenomena.
   6-1.2 Evaluate conjectures and pose follow-up questions to prove or disprove conjectures.
   6-1.3 Use inductive and deductive reasoning to formulate mathematical arguments.
   6-1.4 Understand equivalent symbolic expressions as distinct symbolic forms that represent the same relationship. (Phrases to Algebraic Expressions , Algebraic Sentences 2 , Algebraic Sentences , Exponent Basics )
   6-1.5 Generalize mathematical statements based on inductive and deductive reasoning.
   6-1.6 Use correct and clearly written or spoken words, variables, and notations to communicate about significant mathematical tasks.
   6-1.7 Generalize connections among a variety of representational forms and real-world situations.
   6-1.8 Use standard and nonstandard representations to convey and support mathematical relationships.

Number and Operations

Standard 6-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the concepts of whole-number percentages, integers, and ratio and rate; the addition and subtraction of fractions; accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals; and the use of exponential notation to represent whole numbers.
   6-2.1 Understand whole-number percentages through 100. (Percentages , Percentage Pictures )
   6-2.2 Understand integers. (Compare Integers )
   6-2.3 Compare rational numbers and whole-number percentages through 100 by using the symbols ≤, ≥, <, >, and =. (Compare Mixed Values 2 , Number Line , Compare Integers )
   6-2.4 Apply an algorithm to add and subtract fractions. (Fraction Addition , Fraction Subtraction , Fraction Word Problems )
   6-2.5 Generate strategies to multiply and divide fractions and decimals. (Money Multiplication , Money Division , Unit Cost , Fraction Multiplication , Fraction Division , Fraction Word Problems 2 , Decimal Multiplication , Decimal Division )
   6-2.6 Understand the relationship between ratio/rate and multiplication/division. (Inverse Equations 2 , Ratios )
   6-2.7 Apply strategies and procedures to determine values of powers of 10, up to 106.
   6-2.8 Represent the prime factorization of numbers by using exponents. (Prime Factoring , Prime Factoring 2 )
   6-2.9 Represent whole numbers in exponential form. (Exponent Basics )

Algebra

Standard 6-3: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of writing, interpreting, and using mathematical expressions, equations, and inequalities.
   6-3.1 Analyze numeric and algebraic patterns and pattern relationships. (Function Tables , Function Tables 2 )
   6-3.2 Apply order of operations to simplify whole-number expressions. (Using Parentheses , Order Of Operations )
   6-3.3 Represent algebraic relationships with variables in expressions, simple equations, and simple inequalities. (Algebraic Word Problems , Algebraic Sentences 2 , Algebraic Sentences )
   6-3.4 Use the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to show that two expressions are equivalent. (Associative Property 1 , Associative Property 2 , Commutative Property 1 , Commutative Property 2 , Distributive Property , Basic Distributive Property )
   6-3.5 Use inverse operations to solve one-step equations that have whole-number solutions and variables with whole-number coefficients. (Missing Factor , Missing Term , Single Variable Equations )

Geometry

Standard 6-4: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of shape, location, and movement within a coordinate system; similarity, complementary, and supplementary angles; and the relationship between line and rotational symmetry.
   6-4.1 Represent with ordered pairs of integers the location of points in a coordinate grid. (Ordered Pairs )
   6-4.2 Apply strategies and procedures to find the coordinates of the missing vertex of a square, rectangle, or right triangle when given the coordinates of the polygon's other vertices.
   6-4.3 Generalize the relationship between line symmetry and rotational symmetry for two-dimensional shapes.
   6-4.4 Construct two-dimensional shapes with line or rotational symmetry.
   6-4.5 Identify the transformation(s) used to move a polygon from one location to another in the coordinate plane. (Translations and Reflections )
   6-4.6 Explain how transformations affect the location of the original polygon in the coordinate plane. (Translations and Reflections )
   6-4.7 Compare the angles, side lengths, and perimeters of similar shapes. (Congruent And Similar Triangles )
   6-4.8 Classify shapes as similar. (Congruent And Similar Triangles )
   6-4.9 Classify pairs of angles as either complementary or supplementary. (Identifying Angles , Angle Measurements )

Measurement

Standard 6-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of surface area; the perimeter and area of irregular shapes; the relationships among the circumference, diameter, and radius of a circle; the use of proportions to determine unit rates; and the use of scale to determine distance.
   6-5.1 Explain the relationships among the circumference, diameter, and radius of a circle. (Circle Measurements , Circle Circumference )
   6-5.2 Apply strategies and formulas with an approximation of pi (3.14, or 22/7 ) to find the circumference and area of a circle. (Circle Area , Circle Circumference )
   6-5.3 Generate strategies to determine the surface area of a rectangular prism and a cylinder. (Rectangular Solids , Rectangular Solids 2 , Cylinders )
   6-5.4 Apply strategies and procedures to estimate the perimeters and areas of irregular shapes.
   6-5.5 Apply strategies and procedures of combining and subdividing to find the perimeters and areas of irregular shapes. (Irregular Shape Areas , Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures )
   6-5.6 Use proportions to determine unit rates. (Unit Cost , Distance, Rate, and Time )
   6-5.7 Use a scale to determine distance.

Data Analysis and Probability

Standard 6-6: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the relationships within one population or sample.
   6-6.1 Predict the characteristics of one population based on the analysis of sample data.
   6-6.2 Organize data in frequency tables, histograms, or stem-and-leaf plots as appropriate. (Stem And Leaf Plots )
   6-6.3 Analyze which measure of central tendency (mean, median, or mode) is the most appropriate for a given purpose. (Mean, Median, Mode )
   6-6.4 Use theoretical probability to determine the sample space and probability for one- and two-stage events such as tree diagrams, models, lists, charts, and pictures. (Probability , Probability 2 )
   6-6.5 Apply procedures to calculate the probability of complementary events. (Probability , Probability 2 )

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