6th Grade Student Learning Map Math- Unit 4- Rational Number Uses and Operations Key Learning: Parts of a whole number can be represented with fractions. Unit Essential Question: How can numbers be represented in different forms? Concept: Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions Lesson Essential Question: What does it mean to say that two fractions are equivalent? What are different strategies for comparing fractions? Vocabulary: Common Denominator, Equivalent Fractions, Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, QCD, LCD Concept: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing Fractions Lesson Essential Question: How does studying examples of problems and explaining the solutions in your own words help you understand the problem better? Concept: Percents Vocabulary: Common Factor, GCF, LCM, Mixed Number, Reciprocal, Simplify, Reduce, Simplest Form Vocabulary: Percent, convert Lesson Essential Question: How can you justify each step in converting decimals and fractions to percents?