Math Objectives, Everyday Math, Grade 6

Chapter Six

Lesson 6.1, Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

To review multiplying fractions and mixed numbers.

Lesson 6.2, Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

To introduce an algorithm for the division of fractions.

Lesson 6.3, Review: Addition and Subtraction of Positive and Negative Numbers

To practice adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers.

Lesson 6.4, Multiplication and Division of Positive and Negative Numbers

To develop rules for multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers and to practice these operations.

Lesson 6.5, The Properties of Number Systems

To summarize the properties of number systems and operations.

Lesson 6.6, Order of Operations

To review the rules for the order of operations; and to evaluate expressions containing parenthesis.

Lesson 6.7, Review: Number Sentences

To review relation symbols, number sentences, and equations; to identify number sentences as true or false, and to translate between English and number sentences.

Lesson 6.8, Solving Simple Equations

To solve equations by trial and error and by a cover-up method.

Lesson 6.9, Review: Pan-Balance Problems

To solve pan-balance problems as models for equations solving techniques.

Lesson 6.10, Pan-Balance Equations

To explore a method for solving equations by transferring them into equivalent equations of the form x=a.

Lesson 6.11, The Equivalent-Equations Method of Solving Equations

To solve equations by transforming them into equivalent equations of the form x=a.

Lesson 6.12, Inequalities

To graph inequalities in one variable on a number line.

Lesson 6.13, Unit 6 Review and Assessment

To review and assess students' progress on the material covered in Unit 6.