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6th Grade Math Full-Year Guided Notes Back to School CCSS Lessons with Doodles
$79.00 · Extensions sold separately
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6th Grade Math Full-Year Guided Notes Back to School CCSS Lessons with Doodles
$79.00 · Extensions sold separately
Overview
In 6th grade math, students learn more about fractions, decimals, and percentages, and explore ratios and proportions. They deepen their understanding of geometry, including area, surface area, and volume of complex shapes. Students expand their algebraic thinking, working with expressions and equations. Additionally, they develop statistical reasoning, learning to analyze data distributions and calculate measures of center and variability.
Make math exciting with my curriculum, unit & lesson plans covering every 6th grade CCSS standard.
In each lesson, students master these topics with artistic and interactive guided notes, and gain practice with such as a doodle and color-by-number activity and a maze worksheet. Each lesson culminates with a real-life application of math, making each topic feel deeply relevant.
If you're looking to make math more engaging — in a way that's Common Core-aligned —this is the curriculum plan for you.
Materials
6th Grade Math Full-Year Guided Notes Back to School CCSS Lessons with Doodles
$79.00
Students practice every 6th grade Common Core math standard including place value, decimals, fractions, absolute values, integers, ratios, rates, percents, expressions, equations, inequalities, geometry, data, and statistics with this 6th Grade Math Guided Notes & Practice Bundle. Each of the guided notes product contains guided notes, a color by number or doodle math activity, a maze, and a real-life math application. It works well as graphic organizers, scaffolded notes, and interactive notebooks. And it's artsy—if your students love color by number, color by code, or sketch notes, they'll love these guided notes lessons.
Units
Unit 1
Place Value & Decimal Operations
Students explore decimal place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, developing a strong understanding of the decimal number system.
Unit 2
Fraction Operations, GCF & LCM
Students explore fractions by understanding GCF & LCM, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, multiplying fractions and mixed numbers, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers using real-life applications.
Unit 3
Integers, Opposites & Absolute Values
Students learn about absolute values, comparing, and ordering integers on number lines, as well as the concept of opposites and real-life applications of integers.
Unit 4
Ratios, Rates, Percents & Unit Conversions
Students explore ratios, rates, unit rates, and their applications in solving problems and making comparisons, followed by learning measurement conversions and percent calculations using equations and double number lines.
Unit 5
Algebraic Expressions
Students learn to identify, simplify, evaluate, and write algebraic expressions using mathematical terms, the distributive property, order of operations, and real-life applications. They also explore prime factorization through factor trees and its relevance in everyday scenarios.
Unit 6
Equations & Inequalities
Students learn to represent relationships between variables, verify solutions to equations and inequalities, solve one-step equations with positive solutions, and write and graph one-step inequalities.
Unit 7
Geometry
Students learn about coordinate graphing, calculating areas of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles, and composite figures, as well as surface area and volume of rectangular prisms.
Unit 8
Data & Statistics
Students learn about mean, median, mode, mean absolute deviation, shapes of distributions, statistical questions, dot plots, histograms, and box and whisker plots to analyze and display numerical data.
Extensions
6th Grade Math Full-Year Digital Pixel Art BUNDLE | Google Sheets | Sub Plans
$109.00
This 6th Grade Math Full-Year Digital Pixel Art BUNDLE features 100 interactive Google Sheets that engage students while covering essential math standards like ratios and geometry. It’s perfect for a fun, hands-on approach to practicing every Common Core math concept needed—from fractions to statistics—in an easy-to-follow structure. The bundle includes 47 meticulously crafted resources organized into 8 units, so you can easily implement a comprehensive math curriculum that keeps your class looking forward to every lesson. Grab this pixel art treasure for an exciting year in math!
6th Grade End of Year Math Activities | CCSS Test Prep | Bell Work
$3.99
This inclusive end of the year 6th grade math test prep resource can be used for end of year spiral review, bell work, exit tickets, test prep, or as a summer packet. Every question is CCSS-aligned and the packet contains EVERY 6th Grade Common Core State Standard!
6th Grade Math Warm Ups Full-Year Bell Ringers Back to School BUNDLE CCSS TEKS
$29.00
Looking for a comprehensive solution to kick off your 6th-grade math lessons? This 6th Grade Math Warm Ups Full-Year Bundle is perfect! It covers essential Common Core standards like place value and ratios, with engaging daily warm-ups that include 2-3 math problems and a fun icebreaker to build rapport in your classroom. Designed for easy integration as bell ringers or daily practice, these quick 5-minute activities make it simple to reinforce key concepts while fostering a positive classroom culture. You’ll love how it streamlines your prep and keeps students motivated!
FAQs
6th grade math builds on earlier concepts and introduces new topics. Students typically learn:
Ratios and proportions
Percentages
Negative numbers
Basic algebra
Geometry fundamentals
Data analysis and statistics
The curriculum focuses on problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world applications. At Congruent Math, we design engaging lessons to help students master these skills and prepare for more advanced math.
6th grade math differs from 5th grade math in several key ways:
Increased complexity: Problems involve multiple steps and concepts
Introduction to algebra: Students begin working with variables and equations
Deeper dive into ratios and proportions
More advanced geometry concepts, including area and volume
Expanded work with fractions, decimals, and percentages
Introduction to statistical thinking and data analysis
Congruent Math's 6th grade curriculum builds on 5th grade foundations while preparing students for pre-algebra and beyond. Our approach ensures a smooth transition between grade levels.
Grade 6 math lessons at Congruent Math typically cover:
Ratios and proportional relationships
The number system (including integers and rational numbers)
Expressions and equations
Geometry
Statistics and probability
Key topics within these areas include:
Fractions, decimals, and percentages
Negative numbers
Basic algebraic concepts
Area, surface area, and volume
Data distribution and analysis
Our curriculum integrates these lessons with problem-solving skills and real-world applications, ensuring students develop a strong mathematical foundation.
The Common Core standards for 6th grade math focus on several key areas:
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Understanding and using ratios to solve real-world problems.
Finding and interpreting rates and percentages.
The Number System
Performing operations with fractions and decimals.
Understanding and working with negative numbers.
Expressions and Equations
Writing and evaluating expressions involving variables.
Solving simple equations and inequalities.
Geometry
Calculating the area of polygons.
Determining the surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes.
Statistics and Probability
Interpreting and analyzing data from graphs and charts.
Using measures of central tendency, such as mean, median, and mode, to summarize data.
These standards aim to build a strong foundation for more advanced math concepts in higher grades.
The most challenging math concepts in 6th grade often include:
Algebraic thinking and equations
Complex word problems involving multiple steps
Ratios and proportional relationships
Negative numbers and absolute value
Three-dimensional geometry (surface area and volume)
At Congruent Math, we recognize these areas as potential stumbling blocks. Our curriculum breaks down difficult concepts into manageable steps, provides ample practice, and offers personalized support to help students master these challenging topics. Remember, what's "hard" varies for each student, but we're here to make all math accessible and engaging.
By the end of 6th grade, students should be proficient in:
Ratios and rates
Multiplication and division of fractions
Decimal operations
Basic algebraic expressions and equations
Geometry concepts (area, volume, surface area)
Statistical thinking and data interpretation
Problem-solving with positive and negative numbers
Congruent Math's curriculum ensures students master these key skills, preparing them for success in 7th grade and beyond. Our comprehensive approach focuses on both conceptual understanding and practical application, setting a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.
6th grade math is often considered a bridge to pre-algebra. It includes:
Introduction to algebraic concepts
Working with variables and simple equations
Foundations of proportional reasoning
While not fully pre-algebra, 6th grade math lays crucial groundwork for it. Congruent Math's curriculum strategically introduces algebraic thinking, preparing students for more advanced math courses. Our approach balances arithmetic skills with early algebraic concepts, ensuring a smooth transition to formal pre-algebra and algebra in later grades.
A typical 6th grader's math level should include:
Fluency with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Understanding of ratios and percentages
Basic algebraic thinking
Geometry fundamentals (area, perimeter, volume)
Data interpretation skills
At Congruent Math, we recognize that each student progresses at their own pace. Our curriculum is designed to meet students at their current level and challenge them appropriately. We focus on building a strong foundation in these core areas while introducing more advanced concepts, ensuring students are well-prepared for upper-grade mathematics.