Course Title: Grade Six Mathematics Grade: Six
Unit: Measurement
Month Presented: October; November Unit Length (in weeks): Three
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Essential Question (s): ü What’s the difference between perimeter and area? ü What is the metric system and how does it differ from the customary system? |
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Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: ü find the perimeter and area of squares, triangles, and parallelograms. ü find the circumference and area of circles. ü measure, convert and problem solve in the metric and customary systems of measurements. |
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Skills: Students will be able to: ü find the perimeter of a geometric figure ü measure using the metric system and to convert units within that system ü convert units within the customary system of measurement ü find the area of squares and rectangles ü find the area of parallelograms ü find the area of a triangle ü find the circumference of a circle ü find the area of circles ü find the area of irregular figures |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: ü note taking ü games ü group work; cooperative learning ü competitive review games ü calculator use ü reflection and self-assessment ü solution sharing ü independent practice |
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Materials Utilized: ü textbook ü teacher generated worksheets ü calculators ü rulers, meter sticks, measuring containers ü manipulatives ü technology (Internet, software) |
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Assessment Strategies: ü discussion ü daily class performance ü openers; warm-ups ü tests and quizzes ü pop-quizzes ü notebook checks ü journal writing ü Enrichment Problems (“Stretches,” “Challenges”, “Mind Extensions”, “Bonus Questions”) ü Standardized testing ü Daily homework/Error analysis |