Saturday, February 23, 2008

I Can Computation

Click here to practice your computation skills!

1. Select addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or mixed.
2. Select visual, easy, medium, or hard.
3. Select "Play Game."
4. Select "1 minute."
5. Play game and record the following:
Date
Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division/Mixed
Level: Visual/Easy/Medium/Hard
Rating: Poor/Fair/Good/Very Good/Excellent/Outstanding!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

I Can Do Sixth Grade Math

I Can! Check List
6th GRADE MATH: WE CAN!

Quarter 1
1. I can find the mean, median, and mode of a set of numbers.
2. I can read and create a stem and leaf plot.
3. I can use data to make predictions and learn info about a group of numbers.
4. I can complete missing values in an input/output table.
5. I can analyze an input/output table to find the rule of the table.
6. I can read, construct, and answer questions about bar graphs.
7. I can read, construct, and answer questions about line graphs.
8. I can read, construct, and answer questions about circle graphs.

Quarter 2
9. I can construct angles of a given type (i.e., acute, right) or measure.
10. I can prove that two shapes are congruent.
11. I can describe shapes with line symmetry and draw lines of symmetry.
12. I can describe shapes with rotational symmetry & state degree of symmetry.
13. I can construct 2-D representations (top, side, front) of a 3-D shape.
14. I can plot coordinates [example: (-2, 2) (4, 4)] on a graph.
15. I can predict the points formed by coordinates on a coordinate plane.

Quarter 3
16. I can find the greatest common factor of two or more numbers.
17. I can find the least common multiple of two or more numbers.
18. I can break down non-prime numbers into prime numbers (factorization).
19. I can find numbers that are divisible by other numbers.
20. I can define and give examples of prime numbers.
21. I can compare and order fractions.
22. I can compare and order decimals.
23. I can compare and order percents.
24. I can compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents.
25. I can add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
26. I can add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
27. I can multiply and divide fractions.
28. I can add and subtract decimals.
29. I can multiply and divide decimals.
30. I can convert fractions into decimals and percents.
31. I can convert decimals into fractions and percents.
32. I can convert percents into fractions and decimals.
33. I can determine when it is appropriate to estimate or compute exact answer.
34. I can find the probability of simple events.
35. I can find the probability of simple compound events.

Quarter 4
36. I can estimate the area and circumference of a circle.
37. I can find the area and perimeter of regular polygons.
38. I can find the area and perimeter of complex polygons.
39. I can solve algebraic equations for a single variable.
40. I can interpret and solve algebraic equations involving two variables.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Under the Sea Assessment Program

The Under the Sea Assessment Program is designed for students to enhance their value of hard work, independent practice, and self-initiative. Look on this site in the coming weeks for sixth grade math problems, answer keys, activities, and practice tests. With all of us working together, we are sure to find success in the 'slimy sea' of Sixth Grade Math!