GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS – POWER STANDARDS – Holt Textbook

order #Qs **reteach bold lsn (from Table of Contents) Holt lsn.
NS2.3 Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems, 2.2-4 (labs)
1-15 6 including those arising in concrete situations, that use positive and ext4.7-8
negative integers and combinations of these operations. 2.5
1.7-11 (lab);
2 6 AF1.1 Write and solve one-step linear equations in one variable. 2.5;4.6;4.10
MG2.2 Use the properties of complementary and supplementary angles
3 4** and the sum of the angles of a triangle to solve problems involving 9.4;9.7
an unknown angle.
MG1.1 Understand the concept of a constant such as pi; know the 10.2;(lab)
4 3**
formulas for the circumference and area of a circle. 10.5
NS2.4 Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common
prep3.1;
divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with
5 3** 3.2-4; 3.5;
fractions (e.g., to find a common denominator to add two fractions 3.6; 4.2-6
or to find the reduced form for a fraction).
NS1.3 Use proportions to solve problems (e.g., determine the value of N if
5.4;5.6-8;
4/7 =N/21, find the length of a side of a polygon similar to a known
(lab);
6 6** polygon). Use cross-multiplication as a method for solving such 5.5;6.4-5;
problems, understanding it as the multiplication of both sides of an 7.6;8.7
equation by a multiplicative inverse.
prep2.1;
NS1.1 Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and
7 3** prep3.5;
mixed numbers and place them on a number line. 3.6; 3.5
AF2.2 Demonstrate an understanding that rate is a measure of one
8 6** 5.2;5.4
quantity per unit value of another quantity.
9 1** AF2.3 Solve problems involving rates, average speed, distance, and time. 5.2;5.4
NS1.4 Calculate given percentages of quantities and solve problems 6.1-7 (lab)
10 5**
involving discounts at sales, interest earned, and tips. (chapter 6)
SP3.3 Represent probabilities as ratios, proportions, decimals between 0
and 1, and percentages between 0 and 100 and verify that the 8.1;8.3;
11 3 probabilities computed are reasonable; know that if P is the 8.2;8.4;
probability of an event, 1 - P is the probability of an event not (lab); 8.5-7
occurring.
SP3.1 Represent all possible outcomes for compound events in an 8.4;
12 3 organized way (e.g., tables, grids, tree diagrams) and express the (lab);
theoretical probability of each outcome. 8.5
SP2.2 Identify different ways of selecting a sample (e.g., convenience
7.7
13 3 sampling, responses to a survey, random sampling) and which (lab)
method makes a sample more representative for a population.
SP2.3 Analyze data displays and explain why the way in which the
question was asked might have influenced the results obtained ext(lab)7.5;
14 NA
and why the way in which the results were displayed might have 7.5; 7.4;7.8
influenced the conclusions reached.
AF1.2 Write and evaluate an algebraic expression for a given situation,
15 1 1.5-6; 2.2-3
using up to three variables.
 GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS – POWER STANDARDS – Holt Textbook

order week Lesson Titles Holt lsn.

NS2.3
lsn 2.2: Adding Integers (+lab)
lsn 2.3: Subtracting Integers (+lab)
lsn 2.4: Multiplying and Dividing Integers (+lab)
lsn 2.5: Solving Equations Containing Integers (+lab)
lsn 4.7: Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Decimals 2.2-4 (labs)
1-15 lsn 4.8: Dividing Decimals ext4.7-8
2.5
notes:
lsn 2.4-5; 4.7-8, multi and divide integers; multi and divide decimals;
use during first 6 weeks for multiplication facts and factoring
define and integer, specifically a negative;
define decimal/place value to tenths and hundredths
AF1.1
lsn 1.7: Equations and Their Solutions
lsn 1.8: Solving Equations by Subtracting (+lab)
lsn 1.9: Solving Equations by Adding
lsn 1.10: Solving Equations by Dividing
lsn 1.11: Solving Equations by Multiplying
1.7-11 (lab);
2 lsn 2.5: Solving Equations Containing Integers 2.5; 4.6;4.10
lsn 4.6: Solving Equations Containing Fractions
lsn 4.10: Solving Equations Containing Decimals

notes:
These are single-step equations. Focus on multiplication and division at
this time to practice multiplication facts and their relation to division.
MG2.2
lsn 9.4: Finding Angle Measure
lsn 9.7: Angle Measures in Triangles
3 9.4;9.7
notes:
Review angles and triangles. Use equations – adding and subtracting.
MG1.1
lsn 10.2: Circles and Circumference (+lab)
lsn 10.5: Area of Circles 10.2;(lab)
4
10.5
notes:
Formulas and the meaning of pi. Define pi; use equations.
 NS2.4
lsn 3.1: Prime Factorization
lsn 3.2: Greatest Common Divisor
lsn 3.3: Least Common Multiple
lsn 3.4: Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers
lsn 3.5: Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
lsn 3.6: Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers prep3.1;
5 lsn 4.2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions 3.2-4
lsn 4.3: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers 3.5;3.6;4.2-6
lsn 4.4: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
lsn 4.5: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
lsn 4.6: Solving Equations Containing Fractions

notes:
Keep it SIMPLE!
NS1.3
lsn 5.4: Solving Proportions
lsn 5.5: Customary Measurements
lsn 5.6: Similar Figures and Proportions (+lab)
lsn 5.7: Using Similar Figures
lsn 5.8: Scale Drawings and Scale Models
5.4;5.6-8
lsn 6.4: Percent of a Number
(lab)
6 lsn 6.5: Solving Percent Problems 5.5;6.4-5;
lsn 7.6: Populations and Samples 7.6;8.7
lsn 8.7: Making Predictions

notes:
Begin by multiplying within the ratio or within the proportion (across the
equal sign). Save cross-multiplication for later, or do some very simple
ones that extend the work with equations from above.
NS1.1
lsn 2.1: Introduction to Integers
lsn 3.5: Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
lsn 3.6: Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
prep2.1;
7 prep3.5;3.6;
notes: 3.5
The focus in comparing numbers on a number line. Build in the idea of
place value to hundredths; given two numbers, what is a number in
between; median – what number is exactly in the middle between the two
middle values; average two numbers together (mean).
AF2.2
lsn 5.2: Rates
lsn 5.4: Solving Proportions

notes:
8 5.2;5.4
Focus on common rates: mph; $ per unit (unit cost); mpg; speed
simplified to unit – minute; second; hour. Continue solving multiple ways:
multiply within the ratio or within the proportion (across the equal sign).
Continue with cross-multiplication (keep very simple; extend the work with
equations).
 AF2.3
lsn 5.2: Rates
lsn 5.4: Solving Proportions

notes:
9 Focus on common rates: mph; $ per unit (unit cost); mpg; speed 5.2;5.4
simplified to unit – minute; second; hour (rates, average [do some
statistics activities] speed, distance, time). Continue solving multiple
ways: multiply within the ratio or within the proportion (across the equal
sign). Continue with cross-multiplication (keep very simple; extend the
work with equations).
NS1.4
lsn 6.1: Introduction to Percnts
lsn 6.2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
lsn 6.3: Estimating with Percents
lsn 6.4: Percent of a Number (+lab)
lsn 6.5: Solving Percent Problems
lsn 6.6: Percent of Change 6.1-7 (lab)
10
lsn 6.7: Simple Interest (chapter 6)

notes:
Begin with common percents and ratio and proportion. End with
“traditional” percent problems – use the percent equation:
n% of x = y (check with pre-algebra teacher; lsn 6.4, 6.5; connect with
AF1.2, above).
SP3.3
lsn 8.1: Introduction to Probability
lsn 8.2: Experimental Probability
lsn 8.3: Theoretical Probability
8.1;8.3;
lsn 8.4: Sample Spaces
8.2;8.4;
11 lsn 8.5: Disjoint Events (+lab) (lab);
lsn 8.6: Independent and Dependent Events 8.5-7
lsn 8.7: Making Predictions

notes:
ratios, proportions, decimals
SP3.1
lsn 8.4: Sample Spaces
8.4;
lsn 8.5: Disjoint Events (+lab)
12 (lab);
8.5
notes:
tree diagrams, tables, grids
SP2.2
lsn 7.7: Selecting Samples (+lab)
7.7
13
notes: (lab)
Focus on simple ways of choose things – define and demonstrate random
‘choosing’.
 SP2.3
lsn 7.4: Analyzing Data Displays
lsn 7.5: Misleading Graphs (+lab) ext(lab)7.5
14 lsn 7.8: Identifying Sampling Errors and Bias 7.5;
7.4;7.8
notes:
Pick a couple of simple examples to exaggerate.
AF1.2
lsn 1.5: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
lsn 1.6: Writing Algebraic Expressions
lsn 2.2: Adding Integers
1.5-6;
15 lsn 2.3: Subtracting Integers 2.2-3
notes:
use integer chips and a number-line; keep the problems simple; do the
same problem 2 ways (adding a +; subtracting a -)