Grade 6 Mathematics - Operations
Explore the Operations strand of the Grade 6 Mathematics curriculum. Develop skills in understanding and applying operations with numbers.
Grade Six Expectations for Operations
Essential Learning Outcome 1: Additive Thinking
- Understanding the Meaning of Addition and Subtraction and how They Relate
- Compute Fluently Using Operations (+,-)
- Make a Reasonable Estimation When Using Operation
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
By the end of Grade Six, the learner will be expected to:
Inclusive Assessment Strategies
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
- Observations: Data collection and analysis processes
- Conversations: Statistical reasoning discussions
- Products: Graph creation and probability experiments
Sample Assessment Tools:
- Data analysis project rubrics
- Graph interpretation tasks
Inclusive Learning Strategies
Additional Resources and Materials
Manipulatives
- Base ten blocks for decimal operations
- Fraction bars and circles for operations
- Algebra tiles for understanding operations
- Number lines for addition and subtraction
- Calculators for checking work
- Grid paper for organizing calculations
Digital Resources
- Virtual manipulatives for operations
- Interactive fraction operation tools
- Decimal operation simulators
- Step-by-step calculation guides
- Educational videos on operation strategies
Recommended Reading
- "Teaching Operations: Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions" by Susan O'Connell
- "Extending Children's Mathematics: Fractions and Decimals" by Susan Empson
- "Building Fluency with Math Operations" by Jennifer Bay-Williams
Grade 6 Mathematics Overview
The Grade 6 mathematics curriculum is designed to solidify learners' fundamental mathematical understanding, skills, and values, building upon their prior knowledge.
This curriculum introduces more complex mathematical concepts, encouraging learners to apply logical reasoning and critical thinking to a variety of mathematical problems.