Wes Hosford Elementary

6H Math

Probability

Your child will learn to determine all of the possible outcomes and calculate the theoretical probability of an outcome or event, and how to test predictions through probability experiments. Your child will compare and explain the differences between theoretical probability and the experimental results of an outcome or event as well as use this information to make generalizations about probability. 

Outcomes -- Data Relationships

  • I can create a questionnaire, and use the results to answer a question.
  • I can answer a question by using data from databases.
  • I can design and perform and experiment to answer a question.
  • I can describe relationships between points on a coordinate grid.
  • I can interpret and compare line graphs.
  • I can construct and interpret line graphs.
  • I can communicate about how data are collected and displayed.

Motion Geometry

In this unit your child will be learning about motion geometry. Your child will translate (slide), reflect (flip) & rotate (turn) 2D shapes on a grid. Your child will also use math language to describe the different transformations. Using the different transformation, students will create different designs.

Outcomes - Motion Geometry

  • I can describe transformations using math language.
  • I can describe and create designs using different transformations of 2-D objects.
  • I can form images of a 2-D shape using two or more of the same
  • I can rotate shapes on a coordinate grid using a rule.
  • I can reflect shapes on a coordinate grid using a rule.
  • I can translate shapes on a coordinate grid using a rule.

Measurement

Over the next two weeks, your child will be learning about measurement. Your child will estimate, classify, measure, and draw angles; demonstrate rules for the sum of angles in triangles and quadrilaterals; and develop and use rules for calculating the perimeter of a polygon, the area of a rectangle, and the volume of a rectangular prism. They will solve a problem by solving a simpler problem.

Outcomes -- Measurement

  • I can identify and classify angles.
  • I can estimate angle measures using common angle referents.
  • I can use a protractor to measure angles.
  • I can demonstrate and use the sum of the interior angles of a triangle.
  • I can demonstrate and use the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral.
  • I can develop and use a rule to calculate the area of a rectangle.
  • I can develop and use a rule to calculate the perimeter of a polygon.
  • I can develop and use a rule to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism.
  • I can use a simpler problem to solve a problem.

Fractions

Over the next two weeks, your child will be learning how to interpret mixed numbers and improper fractions. Your child will learn how to represent a number as both a mixed number and an improper fraction. Students will also learn how to compare and order mixed numbers and improper fractions. They will apply their understanding to solve problems involving these numbers.

Outcomes -- Fractions

  • I can model fractions equal to 1 or greater than 1.
  • I can compare numerators and denominators to interpret fractions.
  • I can relate improper fractions to mixed numbers.
  • I can model improper fractions and mixed numbers.
  • I can express a mixed number as an equivalent improper fraction.
  • I can compare improper fractions and mixed numbers using models and diagrams.
  • I can use logical reasoning to solve mixed number problems and fractions problems.

Ratio and Percent

Over the next three weeks, your child will be learning about ratios and percents and how to represent ratios and percents in different ways. Your child will solve problems using applications such as screen sizes, scale diagrams, populations, money, and measurement. Your child will also make connections among ratios, percents, fractions, and decimals.

Outcomes -- Ratio and Percent

  • I can identify and model ratios to describe situations.
  • I can use equivalent ratios to solve problems.
  • I can represent and describe parts of a whole using percents.
  • I can relate percents to equivalent fractions and decimals.
  • I can use ratios and percents to describe scale diagrams.
  • I can use clear language to describe how to solve ratio and percent problems.

Number Relationships

Over the next few weeks, your child will be learning about identifying factors and multiples of numbers and how to determine whether a number is prime or composite. Your child will also learn how to represent, compare, and order integers, and will perform a series of calculations using the rules for order of operations. Your child will have many opportunities to apply knowledge of factors, multiples, and integers in solving realistic problems.

Outcomes -- Number Relationships

The following Number Relationships outcomes will be covered.

  • I can identify factors to solve problems.
  • I can identify multiples to solve problems.
  • I can identify prime and composite numbers.
  • I can identify factors by dividing composite numbers by primes.
  • I can multiply combinations of factors to create composite numbers.
  • I can use integers to describe situations.
  • I can use a number line to compare and order integers.
  • I can apply the rules for order of operations with whole numbers.

Games and Fun Activities for Number Relationships

 

 

Other Websites:

  • Bracket Basics - Solve problems that use brackets in this fun activity.
  • Speed Grid Challenge: Multiplication - Challenge yourself to do the multiplication, using the numbers from the number square provided.
  • Broken Calculator - The calculator has lost some keys. See if you can use the keys that are left to do the calculations.
  • Math Bingo - Choose from addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.

Numeration

Over the next two to three weeks, your child will be learning about numbers to billions and decimals with more than three decimal places. Your child will solve problems and communicate solutions to problems that involve these very large and very small numbers.

To reinforce the concepts your child is learning at school, you and your child can work on some at-home activities such as these:

  • With your child, read through newspapers or magazines to find numbers in the millions. You might find these types of numbers in a science article or an article about populations. Practise reading the numbers and explaining what each digit represents with your child.
  • Use a calculator to explore multiplying three-digit and four-digit whole numbers. Have your child read the number on the display. Determine the maximum number of digits that your calculator can show.
  • Play a game in which you use dice or playing car
  • Study guide

Outcomes -- Numeration

The following Numeration outcome will be covered:

  • I can demonstrate an understanding of place value, including numbers that are: greater than one million; and less than one thousandth.

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