Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Rectangle Perimeter 2
This task is a natural follow up for task Rectangle Perimeter 1. After thinking about and using one specific expression for the perimeter of a rectangle, they now extend their thinking to equivalent expressions for the same quantity....
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Better Lesson: Are We Alike?
Sixth graders combine like terms and simplify expressions with multiple terms and variables.
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Better Lesson: Introduction to Solving Equations
Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.
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Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 3
Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations.
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Better Lesson: Metric and Time Review and Quiz
The students will be reviewing the metric system in a cooperative group activity and then using the review and applying it to an assessment.
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Better Lesson: Power to the 10 Again! Real Life Application Problems
Smart Board technology will assist students with metric system conversions.
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Better Lesson: It All Adds Up With Time
The students are working on the concept of adding and subtracting time along with developing their own strategies to figure out elapsed time.
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Better Lesson: What Is Algebra?
What do 6th grade students really need to know about Algebra?
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Better Lesson: Orders of Operations Stations
Sixth graders love working in stations to solve numerical expressions!
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Better Lesson: Learning About the Orders of Operations
SWBAT to use the orders of operations to solve numerical expressions.