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    1. Home
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    3. Grade 6 Subjects
    4. Mathematics
    5. Patterns & Relationships

    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.

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