Grade 6 Mathematics - Patterns & Relationships
Explore the Patterns & Relationships strand of the Grade 6 Mathematics curriculum. Develop skills in recognizing, creating, and extending patterns.
Grade Six Expectations for Patterns & Relationships
Essential Learning Outcome 1: Recognizing, Describing and Extending Patterns
- Identify and describe patterns in tables of values and graphs involving problems in perimeter, area and volume calculations
- Translate a pattern from one representation to another and describe a pattern rule using symbols and one or more operations
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
- Pattern blocks and geometric shapes
- Algebra tiles and variable blocks
- Graphing materials and coordinate grids
- Function machines and input/output tables
- Measuring tools for pattern exploration
- Colored counters for pattern creation
Digital Resources
- Virtual pattern block activities
- Interactive graphing tools
- Algebraic expression builders
- Pattern recognition games
- Educational videos on algebraic thinking
Recommended Reading
- "Thinking Mathematically: Integrating Arithmetic and Algebra" by Thomas Carpenter
- "Patterns and Functions" by Catherine Twomey Fosnot
- "Algebraic Thinking in Elementary School" by Mark Driscoll
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.