Grade 6 Reading Materials

The Farm’s Caretaker and Grade 6 Children Questions:

In the picturesque Calungsod Integrated Farm, located within the 1. Where did the group of grade 6 pupils lived?
One World Foundation Compound in Sitio Ilaya, Brgy. Anastacia, Tiaong, A) Calungsod Integrated Farm in Sitio Ilaya, Brgy. Anastacia, Tiaong,
Quezon, there lived a group of curious grade 6 children eager to learn about Quezon
farming and mathematics. B.) "Lagaslasan" river Sitio Ilaya, Brgy. Anastacia, Tiaong, Quezon
C) Brgy. Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon
One sunny day, the farm's caretaker, Mang Juan, gathered the
children around a bountiful vegetable patch. He held up a basket filled with D) Brgy. Cabatang, Tiaong, Quezon
colorful vegetables—carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes, each with a price
tag. 2. What did Mang Juan held up when he gathered the children?
A) basket full of fruits
Mang Juan explained, "Today, we will learn about multiplying and B) basket filled with colorful vegetables
using decimals in real-life situations. These veggies are not only delicious C) basket filled with colorful fruits
but also full of math challenges!" D) all of the above
The children listened intently as Mang Juan demonstrated how to 3. Give an example calculations discussed by Mang Juan?
multiply decimals. For example, if there were 3.5 kilograms of carrots priced A) Multiply 3 kg by 25 pesos
at ₱25.50 per kilogram, the total cost would be 3.5 x 25.50 = ₱89.25.
B) Multiply 2.75 kg by 25.50 pesos pesos
Excitement filled the air as the children paired up and started C) Total cost of carrots 3.5 kg priced at 25.50 = ₱89.25
calculating the total cost of various vegetable combinations. They soon D) Total cost of 2.75 kg priced at ₱25.20 per kg
discovered the beauty of using decimals and how it reflected the real cost of
the harvest. 4. How did Mang Juan's reaction to the children's understanding of
decimals demonstrate the impact of hands-on, real-world learning on their
After their calculations, the children gathered to answer this question:
education?
What is the total cost of 2.75 kilograms of bell peppers priced at ₱35.20 per
A) appreciative and delighted B) anxious and worried
kilogram? C) bored and disinterested D) excited and curious
The children eagerly shared their answers, proud of their newfound
understanding of decimals and multiplication. Mang Juan smiled, pleased to 5. How did they like the lesson discussed by Mang Juan?
see how the farm had become not just a source of nourishment but also a A) They felt excited and pleased.
vibrant classroom where learning and discovery flourished. B) They felt that lesson was difficult and tiresome.
C) They felt the lesson was not worth it.
And so, in the heart of Calungsod Integrated Farm, amidst the D) They felt sad because the lesson was too short.
growing vegetables and the laughter of children, the magic of math and
farming blended seamlessly, creating a tale of education and joy that
would be retold for generations to come.