6th Grade Math – New Utah Core
BOOT Camp
Day 1: Pre-Assess on Prerequisite Skills
Multiplying whole numbers
Multiplication facts (Peggy)
Day 2
Multiplying whole numbers
Day 3
Dividing Whole Numbers
Day 4
Add/Subtract whole numbers
Day 5
Prime/Composite Numbers
Prime number sheet (Peggy)
Extra Practice SF 3-4
Day 6
Factors/Multiples/Exponents
Scientific Notation
Using cubes (Peggy)
Explicit Teaching
Extra Practice SF 3-1
NUMBER SYSTEMS 1 -UNIT 2
Days 7 & 8
NS.2. Fluently divide multi-digit numbers
using the standard algorithm.
Days 9-12
NS.4 GCF, LCM
Day 7
 TASK (WIKI) Cartoon Frames (teacher tube)-modify having students draw
representation.
 Super Teacher Worksheets
Day 8
 TASK (GO) Unlock the problem
 GO 1.1 Divide Multi-digit numbers
Day 9
 GO 1.2 Prime Factorization-teach explicitly
Day 10
 TASK (GO) 1.3 Unlock the problem-modification/visual representation
 TASK (CMP) Ferris Wheel- Prime Time, p. 38.
 GO 1.3 LCM
 Extra Practice SF 3-4
Day 11
 TASK (WIKI) Basketball Tournament
 GO 1.4 GCF
 Extra Practice SF 3-3
Day 12
 Enrichment Kick-off Video
 Go 1.5 Problem solving apply GCF
 Enrichment: (Wiki) Venus Lesson
Day 15-18
NS.6. Understand a rational number as a
point on the number line.
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NS.1. Interpret and compute quotients of
fractions, and solve word problems
involving division of fractions by fractions
NS.4 GCF, LCM
Day 15-16: Pre-Assess
 Fraction Review: Strips, SF-manipulatives, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, CMP/Bits 1
 Equivalency-Ordering
 Simplifying
 Improper and Mixed
 Number Line
Day 17
 TASK: Fraction Benchmark (CMP-Bits 1, p. 42)
 Add decimals to the number line.
 GO 2.1 Fractions, Decimals & Percents (converting); include percents on
practice.
 TASK/Application: SF p. 358/Activity
 Extra Practice SF 3-10, 7-2
Day 18
 TASK: (Wiki) Stuffed with Pizza
(http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D0A70F2D-1133-418C-B68F95E6D714F357/0/NYCDOEG5MathStuffedwithPizza_Final.pdf)
 Go 2.2 Comparing and Ordering
 Extra Practice SF 3-11
Day 19: Review add, and subtract fractions.
 CMP Bits 2, 2.2 (Adding and Subtracting)
 HW (CMP, Investigation 2)
 Extra Practice: SF 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-6
Day 20
 CMP Bits 2, 3.1 (Brownie pans)
Day 11-14
NS.3. Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and
divide multi-digit decimals using the
standard algorithm for each operation. Bits
3 Inv. 1, 2, 3
 TASK (GO) 2.3, p. 60, #19 (Mixed to Improper)
 GO 2.3 Multiplying Fractions
 Extra Practice: SF 5-1, 5-2, 5-4
Day 21
 GO 2.4 Simplifying Factors (GCF)
 Multiplying Fractions with Pattern Blocks (Day 1 of Training)
Day 22
 TASK (Wiki) Fraction Lesson
 GO 2.5 Fraction Division (Collaborate on visual representation!)
 Extra Practice: SF 5-6, 5-7
Day 23
 TASK (Wiki) Bike Path
 GO 2.6 Estimate Quotients
Day 24
 TASK (GO) Unlock the problem
 GO 2.7 Dividing Fractions
 Extra Practice: 5-6
Day 25
 TASK (Wiki) Muffin Shop
 GO 2.8 Modeling Mixed Number Division
Day 26
 TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem
 Go 2.9 Divide Mixed Numbers & GO 2.10 HW Page
 Extra Practice: SF 5-7
Understanding Decimals (place value, ordering, rounding) SF 2-1,2-4
Day 1
 TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem-modification (Puppy weighs 2.358 in March, if
the puppy gains 1.08 lb/month for three months, how much will the puppy
weigh?)
 TASK (GO) Example 1-modification (Hummingbird has a mass of 1.25 g., nickel
weighs 5 g., what is the difference...visual representation.) Link to 100-frame, SF
2-5.
 GO 1.6 add/subtract decimals
 GO Math HW
 Extra Practice SF 2-5
Day 2
 GO 1.7 Multiply Decimals-teach explicitly
 TASK (GO)-Unlock the Problem, p. 34.
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NS.5. Understand positive and negative
numbers SF 8-1
NS.6.A Understand opposite numbers
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NS.6. Understand a rational number as a
point on the number line. Bits 1 Inv. 1, 2, 3,
4, Bits 2 Inv. 1, 2, 3, 4 Bits 3 1, 2, 3, 4 SF 81, 8-11
NS.6.A Identify Opposites
NS.7.A Rational numbers on a number line
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NS.7.b.c.d Understand ordering and
absolute value of rational numbers. Bits 1
Inv. 1, 2, 3, 4 SF 8-2, 8-1
Extra Practice SF 2-6
GO 1.8 divide decimals with whole numbers
TASK (GO)-Unlock the Problem, p. 38.
Extra Practice SF 2-7
TASK (GO) 1.9 Unlock the problem-modification (She cycled 5.75 miles in1 .25
h. Use a visual representation.)
 GO 1.9 dividing decimals w/ decimals
 TASK (Wiki-Peggy) The Krave
 TASK (CMP Bits 3, 3.1) Decimal Situations
 Extra Practice SF 2-9
Culminating Activity: (Wiki-Peggy) Eating Out
www.math-play.com/Fractions-Jeopardy/fractions-jeopardy.html
Story Problems PowerPoint (Wiki)
Sadlier Oxford Resources: http://www.sadlieroxford.com/math/ca/family.cfm?grade=6
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Integers Foldable
GO 3.1 Understand positive & negative number
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Guided Lesson (GO) 3.3 Rational numbers & the number line , include decimals,
and decimals.
GO 3.2 Compare and order integers
GO 3.4 Compare and order rational numbers
TASK (Wiki) 6.NS.5 & 6.NS.7
GO 3.5 Absolute Value
GO 3.6 Comparing Absolute Value
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NS.6.C Putting rational numbers on number
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line and coordinate plane
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NS.8. Solve real-world and mathematical
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quadrants of the coordinate plane.
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G.3. Draw polygons in the coordinate plane
given coordinates for the vertices
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GO 3.7 Rational numbers and the Coordinate Plane
GO 3.8 Ordered Pair Relationships
GO 3.9 Distance on the Coordinate Plane
Enrichment Kick-off Video: Napoleon Dynamite
GO 3.10 Problem Solving – the coordinate plane
Enrichment: TASK (Wiki) NS6b Common Core Task
GO 10.9 Figures on a Coordinate Plane
Expressions and Equations
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EE.1. Write and evaluate numerical
expressions involving whole-number
exponents.
Prime Time Inv. 4 SF 1-2
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EE.2.a.b.c Write, read, and evaluate
expressions in which letters stand for
numbers. . SF 1-13
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EE.6. Use variables to represent numbers
and write expressions
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GO 7.1 Expressions involving exponents
Extra Practice: SF 1-2
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem
GO 7.2 Order of operations to evaluate expressions involving exponents
Extra Practice: SF 1-8
GO 7.3 Write Algebraic Expressions
Discuss Variables
GO 7.4 Identify parts of Expressions
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem (omit expression)
GO 7.5 Evaluate Algebraic Expressions and Formulas
TASK (Wiki) Lagoon
GO 7.6 Use Algebraic Expressions
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EE.3 Apply the properties of operations to
generate equivalent expressions SF 1-9
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EE.4. Identify when two expressions are
equivalent
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EE.5. Understand solving an equation or
inequality as a process of answering a
question Bits 2 Inv. 2, 3, 4 Bits 3 Inv. 1, 2, 3
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EE.7. Solve real-world and mathematical
problems by writing and solving equations
of the form x+ p = q and px = q for cases in
which p, q and x are all nonnegative
rational numbers
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inequality as a process of answering a
question Bits 2 Inv. 2, 3, 4 Bits 3 Inv. 1, 2, 3
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GO 7.7 Combining like terms
Teach Distributive Property
GO 7.8 Generate Equivalent Expressions
GO 7.9 Identify Equivalent Expressions
TASK (Wiki) Katie's Kennel
GO 8.1 Solutions of Equations
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem. (Modification-how many trapezes did the circus
buy?)
GO 8.2 Write Equations
Launch: Cup and tile separators
GO 8.3 Model and solve addition equations
GO 8.4 Solve addition and subtraction equations
Extra Practice: SF, 1-14, 1-15
GO 8.5 Model and solve multiplication equations
Extension for practice: incorporating addition and subtraction
(Wiki) 8.5 Extension
GO 8.6 Solve multiplication and division equations
GO 8.7 Problem solving equations with fractions
GO 8.8 Solutions of Inequalities
GO 8.9 Write inequalities
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EE.8. Write an inequality of the
form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint
or condition in a realworld or mathematical problem.
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EE.9.Use variables to represent two
quantities
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GO 8.10 Graph inequalities on a number line
TASK (Wiki) Wicked at Lagoon
GO 9.1 Independent and Dependant Variables (Collaborate)
TASK (Wiki) Summer Job
GO 9.2 Equations and Tables (NCTM Puzzle Book)
Peggy's Function Chart & Spaghetti Graph
Extra Practice: SF 12-6
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem. (Modification: take out table and state 1 min. =
150 gallons.)
GO 9.3 Problem Solving – Analyze Relationships
GO 9.4 Graphing Relationship between two quantities
GO 9.5 Equations and Graphs (translate)
Geometry
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G.1. Find the area of right triangles, other
triangles, special quadrilaterals, and
polygons
C & S Inv. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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TASK (CMP) Coverings and Surroundings, p. 55-print 1/student
GO 10.1 Area of Parallelogram
Journal: Polygon Chart + statements
TASK (CMP) C and S, p. 39, print 1/student
GO 10.2 Explore relationship among Area of Triangles, Rectangles, and
Parallelograms
GO 10.3 Area of Triangle
Extra Practice: SF 10-10
GO 10.4 Explore Area of Trapezoid and Parallelograms
Resource: http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L580
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G.4. Represent three-dimensional figures
using nets made up of rectangles and
triangles, and use the nets to find the
surface area of these figures. SF 10-14, 1015
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G.2. Find the volume of a right rectangular
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GO 10.5 Find Area of Trapezoids
TASK (Wiki) 10.6 Area
G0 10.6 Area of Regular Polygon
TASK (Wiki) Wacky Playhouse
GO 10.7 Composite Figures (decomposing)
Go 10.8 Effect of changing dimensions (area)
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem
GO 11.1 Use Nets to represent 3D figures
GO 11.2 Explore Surface Area using Nets
Journal: Grid paper/net/surface area
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem. (Modification: use graph paper and don't show
visual representation.)
GO 11.3 Find Surface Area of Prisms
TASK (Wiki) Khufu's Pyramid
GO 11.4 Find Surface Area of Pyramids
TASK-Resource: http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=6
GO 11.5 Fractions and Volume. Students will develop formula for volume using
website.
GO 11.6 Volume of Rectangular Prisms
TASK (GO) Unlock the Problem
GO 11.7 Problem Solving – Geometric Measurements
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RP.1. Understand the concept of a ratio and
use ratio language to describe a ratio
relationship between two quantities Bits 1
Inv. 4 C & S 1.1 & 1.2
GO 4.1 Model Ratios
GO 4.2 Ratios and Rates
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RP.2. Understand the concept of a unit rate
a/b associated with a ratio C & S 3 SF 6-3
RP.3.a.b Use ratio and rate reasoning to
solve real-world and mathematical
problems
Bits 1 Inv. 3, 4 C & S 3 SF 6-3, 6-6, 7-6, 101, 10-2
GO 4.3 Equivalent Ratios and Multiplication Tables
*Plot pairs of values on a coordinate plane
GO 4.4 Problem Solving-Use Tables to Compare Ratios
GO 4.5 Algebra- Use Equivalent Ratios
GO 4.6 Find Unit Rates
GO 4.7 Algebra- Use Unit Rates
GO 4.8 Algebra- Equivalent Ratios and Graphs
RP.3.c Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve
real-world and mathematical problems
Bits 1 Inv. 3, 4 C & S 3 SF 6-3, 6-6, 7-6, 101, 10-2
GO 5.1 Model Percents
GO 5.2 Write percents as Fractions and Decimals
GO 5.3 Write Fractions and Decimals as Percents
GO 5.4 Percent of a Quantity
GO 5.5 Problem Solving – Percents
GO 5.6 Find the Whole from a Percent
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RP.3.d Units of Measure
GO 6.1 Convert Units of Length
GO 6.2 Convert Units of Capacity
GO 6.3 Convert Units of Weight and Mass
GO 6.4 Transform Units to solve problems
GO 6.5 Problems Solving - Distance, Rate, and Time formulas
Statistics and Probability
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SP.1. Recognize a statistical question as one
that anticipates variability in the data
related to the question and accounts for it
in the answers.
SP.5.b
SP.2. Understand that a set of data collected
to answer a statistical question has a
distribution which can be described by its
center, spread, and overall shape
SP.3. Recognize that a measure of center for
a numerical data set summarizes all of its
values with single number, while a measure
of variation describes how its values vary
with a single number.
SP.4. Display numerical data in plots on a
number line, including dot plots,
histograms, and box plots. SF 11-3
SP.5.a.b.c.d Summarize numerical data sets
in relation to their context SF 11-2
GO 12.1 Recognize Statistical Questions
GO 12.2 Describe Data Collection
GO 12.3 Dot Plots and Frequency Tables
GO 12.4 Histograms
GO 13.2 Box Plots
GO 12.5 Mean
GO 12.6 Measure of Center: Mean, Median, Mode
GO 12.7 Outliers
GO 12.8 Problem Solving –Data Displays
GO 13.1 Patterns in Data
GO 13.3 Mean Absolute Deviation
GO 13.4 Measures of Variability
GO 13.5 Choose appropriate measure of center and variability
GO 13.6 Apply Measures of Center and Variability
GO 13.7 Describe Distribution
GO 13.8 Problem Solving –Misleading Statistics