Math Objectives, Everyday Math, Grade 6

Chapter Four

Lesson 4.1, Equivalent Fractions

To review renaming fractions as equivalent fractions and in simplest form.

Lesson 4.2, Comparing Fractions

To compare fractions with unlike denominators.

Lesson 4.3, Adding and Subtracting Fractions

To review adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.

Lesson 4.4, Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

To add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators.

Lesson 4.5, Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

To extend addition and subtraction to mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

Lesson 4.6, Fraction Multiplication

To represent the fraction multiplication algorithm as a general pattern; and to use the algorithm to solve problems.

Lesson 4.7, Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

To multiply mixed numbers either by using the partial products method or by renaming mixed numbers as fractions.

Lesson 4.8, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

To review renaming between fractions, decimals, and percents.

Lesson 4.9, More Difficult Conversions

To develop a rule for converting between decimals and percents; and to convert fractions to decimals and percents by division.

Lesson 4.10, Graphing Garbage

To represent data with circle graphs.

Lesson 4.11, Percent of a Number

To review finding a percent of a number.

Lesson 4.12, Unit 4 Review and Assessment

To review and assess students' progress on the material covered in Unit 4.

Chapter Four Vocabulary

4.1 equivalent fractions, simplest form, greatest common factor, common factor

4.2 common denominator, quick common denominator, least common denominator (LCD)

4.4 mixed number, proper fraction, improper fraction, simplest from of a mixed number

4.8 percent

4.11 regular price, discount, sale price, interest