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6th
Grade Mathematics Benchmarks (Revised
August 2006) |
1. 6th grade ISAT RIT range is 201 to 230
2. Link to: Complete ISAT Vocabulary List RIT 150-280
3. Link to: ISAT Resources – Sample test questions
4. Link to: ISAT Proficiency Levels Chart
5. Link to: Learning Continuum
6. Link to: Direct Math Assessment Toolkit
Benchmarks are what Lakeland students must absolutely know. They are drawn from Lakeland and state curriculum standards, Direct Math Assessment, and ISAT Learning Continuum.
Click below for links to quarters:
First Quarter Benchmarks
DMA SKILLS AND STRATEGIES
1. See link at top of page for DMA Toolkit
2. Use mathematical symbols to show all work, even the most basic steps (for example, when reducing, show it as a division problem)
3. Work should be labeled with common nouns
4. Use appropriate vocabulary and notations
NUMBER SENSE
1. Add/subtract fact families
2. Multiply/divide fact families
3. Instantly recall basic multiplication and division facts from 12 x 12 Times Table
4. Regroup/borrow across zeroes
5. Identify fractional parts
6. Compare numbers: <, >, =
7. Distinguish place value through trillions
8. Compare fractions with pictures
9. Read, write, order, and compare whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents
10. Recall the decimal number Line
11. Solve problems using the four-step process of problem solving (explore, plan, solve, and examine)
ESTIMATION/COMPUTATION
1. Complete two digit multiplication problems
2. Demonstrate 3 ways to show division
3. Complete short/long division
4. Find missing numbers in + - x /
5. Money concepts - add dollars and make change
6. Round and estimate whole numbers to hundred billions
7. Define and understand LCM/GCF
8. Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators
9. Find common denominators
10. Multiple and divide decimal numbers
11. Add and subtract mixed numbers
12. Mentally multiply by 10, 100, 1000
13. Estimate to thousands
14. Round decimal numbers
15. Select and use an appropriate method of computation from mental math, paper and pencil, calculator, or a combination of the three
16. Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers
17. Reduce fractions (lowest term)
- Identify and use powers of 10
- Round monetary amounts to the nearest single coin or bill
- Solve integer equations (one step, all four operations)
- Determine whether a given estimate is an overstatement or understatement
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING
1. Select and use an appropriate method of computation from mental math, paper and pencil, calculator, or a combination of the three
2. Complete word problems: single and double step
3. Use a variety of strategies to compute problems drawn from real world situations
4. Make predictions and decisions based on information
5. Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning and concepts
MEASUREMENT
1. Select and use appropriate units and tools to make formal measurements in the English and metric systems
2. Read inch/metric rulers to 1/16
3. Identify and write ratios and scales (on a map)
4. Convert units of measurement within each system
5. Apply understanding of relationships to solve real-world problems related to elapsed time
ALGEBRA FUNCTIONS / MATH MODELS
1. Use boxes or other symbols to stand for any number (variables) in simple expressions or equations
2. Solve one-step linear equations for one variable using add, sub, multiply, and divide with integer solutions
DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1. Read and interpret conclusions drawn from tables, charts, and graphs
2. Explain and justify stated conclusions drawn from tables, charts, and graphs
3. Use appropriate vocabulary and notations
TECHNOLOGY
1. Operate a 4-function calculator and complete simple conversions from decimals to fractions (i.e. .25 to ¼; .5 to ½; .75 to ¾; etc.)
2. Practice using calculator for math skills: use to check work
3. Use computer applications to display and manipulate data
Suggested Assessments
· Book Work
· Work Sheets
· Teacher Resources
· DMA Practice Test
· Quizzes
· Tests
· Etc.
Second Quarter Benchmarks
DMA SKILLS AND STRATEGIES
1. See link at top of page for DMA Toolkit
2. Use mathematical symbols to show all work, even the most basic steps (for example, when reducing, show it as a division problem)
3. Work should be labeled with common nouns
NUMBER SENSE
1. Demonstrate decimal place value through hundred billionths
2. Write numbers and decimals in expanded notation
3. Compose a number line- using negative and positive numbers
4. Show and understand prime numbers and composite numbers
5. Define and distinguish positive numbers
ESTIMATION/COMPUTATION
1. Find the average of a set of numbers
2. Write percents as fractions
3. Subtract mixed numbers with regrouping
4. Multiply fractions with like and unlike denominators
5. Divide fractions – reciprocals - with like and unlike denominators
6. Add 3 or more fractions
7. Find prime numbers
8. Write mixed numbers as fractions
9. Subtract mixed numbers
10. Prime factorization – division by primes
11. Multiplying mixed numbers
12. Cancel fractions
13. Divide mixed numbers
14. Multiplying 3 fractions
15. Reduce fractions before multiplying
16. Use prime factors to reduce fractions
17. Write decimals as fractions and fractions as decimals to understand their interrelationship
18. Compare fractions by converting to decimals
19. Distinguish exponents
20. Finding missing factors
- Identify LCM for 3 or more fractions
- Simplify numeric expressions by applying properties of rational numbers (e.g. identity, inverse, distributive, associative, commutative).
- Use estimation to predict computation results
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING
1. Solve multiple step word problems
2. Find unstated information in fraction problems
3. Make predictions and decisions based on information
4. Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning and concepts
MEASUREMENT
1. Solve problems involving time, length, perimeter, area, and temperature
ALGEBRAIC FUNCTIONS/MATH MODELS
1. Read and use symbols (<, >, =) to express relationships
2. Solve whole number equations with one variable (multiplication and division)
GEOMETRY
1. Find area and perimeter of squares and rectangles
2. Define basic geometric forms
3. Polygons – identify 5 basic shapes
4. Geometric Solids - describe basic types
5. Lines - define 3 types
6. Identify and graph coordinate points making a rectangle on a coordinate plane in the first quadrant
7. Coordinates: origin, X and Y axis
8. Identify rectangular coordinates
9. Draw a coordinate plane
10. Determine the area of triangles
11. Define geometric patterns and relationships and describe them algebraically
DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1. Collect, organize, and display the data with appropriate notation in tables, charts and graphs including broken line graphs, bar graphs, frequency tables, and line plots
TECHNOLOGY
1. Operate a 4-function calculator and complete simple conversions from decimals to fractions (i.e. .25 to ¼; .5 to ½; .75 to ¾; etc.)
2. Practice using calculator for math skills: use to check work
3. Use computer applications to display and manipulate data
Suggested Assessments
· Book Work
· Work Sheets
· Teacher Resources
· DMA Practice Test
· Quizzes
· Tests
· Etc.
Third Quarter Benchmarks
NUMBER SENSE
1. Estimate through Trillions
2. Demonstrate Understanding of Expanded Notation with Exponents
3. Describe the use of Integers in Real-world Situations
4. Compare Negative Numbers
ESTIMATION/COMPUTATION
1. Know the order of operations
- Use the order of operations with fractions and decimals
- Use the order of operations with exponents
- Know and Use the power of fractions in order
- Reduce fractions before multiplying
- Compare and convert fractions-decimals-percents to one another
- Know the appropriate applications using division
- Find a given percent of a number
2. Add, subtract, multiply, and dividing any integer - negative and positive
3. Determine if a pair of ratios are equal or not using equivalent fractions
4. Find missing numbers in 2 equivalent ratios
5. Solve proportions using the cross product method
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING
1. Make predictions and decisions based on information
2. Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning and concepts
MEASUREMENT
1. Measure liquids
2. Add and subtract mixed measures
ALGEBRAIC FUNCTIONS/MATH MODELS
1. Ratios: use concrete and pictorial models
2. Use mathematical models to show change in a real-world context
3. Use the following properties in evaluating numerical expressions: commutative, associative, identity, zero, inverse, and distributive
GEOMETRY
1. Classify quadrilaterals
2. Calculate the area of parallelograms
3. Define and create acute, obtuse, and right angles
4. Know geometric formulas for square, rectangle, triangle, and parallelogram
5. Find and understand faces, edges, vertices of polyhedra
6. Know the different platonic solids
7. Know the different types of lines and angles
8. Determine the volume of a rectangular prism
9. Know corresponding parts of angles
10. Classify angles: supplementary and complementary
11. Classify angles: adjacent, vertical, corresponding, and supplementary
12. Analyze circles and distinguish between center, chord, diameter, radius, arc, semicircle, and circumference
DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1. Find measures of central tendency - mean, median, mode, and range from a set of numbers
2. Solve fractional proportions
3. Use cross products to complete proportions
4. Solve ratio problems with given totals
5. Predict, perform and record probability and chance of given outcomes
6. Use the language of probability
TECHNOLOGY
1. Operate a 4-function calculator and complete simple conversions from decimals to fractions (i.e. .25 to ¼; .5 to ½; .75 to ¾; etc.)
2. Practice using calculator for math skills: use to check work
3. Use computer applications to display and manipulate data
Suggested Assessments
· Book Work
· Work Sheets
· Teacher Resources
· Portfolios
· Quizzes
· Tests
· Etc.
Fourth Quarter Benchmarks
NUMBER SENSE
1. Read, write and understand Roman Numerals to the ten thousands
ESTIMATION/COMPUTATION
1. Square roots: evaluate expressions using square roots and calculate the square of any number under 100
2. Money concepts – calculate sales tax
3. Find a whole from a known fraction
4. Find a whole from a known percent
5. Estimate square roots
6. Multiply/divide integers
7. Solve simple interest problems (amount x rate x time)
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING
1. Finding more than one percent in a group
2. Make predictions and decisions based on information
3. Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning and concepts
MEASUREMENT
1. Convert units of measure using liquids: gallon, quart, pint, cup
2. Define and solve problems using mass and weight
ALGEBRAIC FUNCTIONS/MATH MODELS
1. Apply algebraic concepts using addition and subtraction
2. Complete a function table by extending simple patterns and identifying a rule (function) that generates the pattern using whole numbers, decimals, fractions as inputs
3. Use patterns and functions to represent and solve simple problems
GEOMETRY
1. Use a compass to measure an angle
2. Use a protractor to measure an angle
3. Determine the area of complex shapes
4. Calculate volume/area of complex prisms
5. Classify triangles
6. Determine the area of circles
7. Know and understand the use of Pi
8. Measure a circle using circumference
9. Calculate circumference of a circle
10. Identify congruence, similarities, and line symmetry of shapes
11. Describe reflections, translations, and rotations on various shapes
12. Determine volume of a cylinder
13. Construct bisectors in a given angle
14. Know the 180 degree sum of all the angles in a triangle
15. Recognize and continue a number pattern and/ or geometric representation
16. Determine the perimeter of complex shapes
17. Describe, classify, and understand relationships among types of one, two, and three dimensional objects using their defining properties
DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1. Use proportions to solve ratio word problems
2. Use proportions to solve percent problems
3. Find the probability of a series of events
4. Know when to use experimental and theoretical probability from a data collection
5. Calculate the cost of one item or the unit cost using a proportion
6. Interpret Venn Diagrams
TECHNOLOGY
1. Operate a 4-function calculator and complete simple conversions from decimals to fractions (i.e. .25 to ¼; .5 to ½; .75 to ¾; etc.)
2. Practice using calculator for math skills: use to check work
3. Use computer applications to display and manipulate data
Suggested Assessments
· Book Work
· Work Sheets
· Teacher Resources
· Portfolios
· Quizzes
· Tests
· Etc.
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Mathematics Vocabulary By RIT Score |
and
RIT Scores 151 – 160
equals
facts
how many
shape
circle
same as
longest
shortest
how tall
kilometer
meter
time
RIT Scores 161 – 170
ones
tens
hundreds
thousands
numeral
ordinal numbers through eleventh
counting
matches
triangle
square
corners
cone
closed
inside
how long
names of days of week
next
names of months
pennies
centimeter
inches
probability
RIT Scores 171 – 180
closest
how many
even numbers
same as
fewest
congruent
figure
line segment
area
square units
perimeter
days
week
set
coins
thermometer
temperature
pounds
ounces
pints
quarts
chance
product
number sentence
problem
how many more
multiples
greater than
left
how much
money
answer
about
outside
inside
shape
calendar
picture
RIT Scores 181 – 190
ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc)
odd
one-fourth
one-half
reduce
fractions
order
divisible
round
smallest
largest
lowest terms
greatest common factor
least common multiple
closest
units
set
digit
greater than
greatest
symmetry
point
sides
rectangle
cube
straight
line segment
shortest
about
length
estimate
perimeter
change
quarter
dollars
dozen
feet
yard
grams
meters
cups
gallons
nickel
pennies
dime
tablespoon
hours
minutes
degree
most often
sign
add
subtract
multiply
divide
rate
kilometers
between
equals
cost
time
less than
closest to
equation
weigh
pieces
inches
pounds
miles
sum
quarter
RIT Scores 191 – 200
difference
not true
power of 10
thirds
fourths
rounded
thousands
exponential form
mixed number
improper fraction
lowest common denominator
percent
expanded form
prime
factor
proportion
symmetrical
parallel
intersecting
diagonal
pair
angle
cylinder
outside
inside
sphere
faces
corresponding
point
intersect
axis of symmetry
line segment
pentagon
height
width
parallelogram
square
rectangle
triangle
year
ton
seconds
kilogram
distance
miles
liter
average
bar graph
percentage
if-then
product
sum
terms
meter
millimeters
feet
yards
unit of measurement
hundreds
tens
table
graph
length
rectangular
area
square inches
exactly
coins
numeral
even
change
opposite
subtrahend
addend
formula
circle
diameter
operation
total
fact
fraction
surfaces
cube
temperature
ordinal numbers (first – fifth)
equivalent
RIT Scores 201 – 210
estimate
round
closest to
sum
of (1/2 of 36)
missing number
pentagon
simplest fraction
biggest
hundredths
one less
decimal numeral
squared
divisible
inequality
expanded numeral
equivalent
point
standard numeral
sequence
intersection
quadrilaterals
octagon
parallelogram
pyramid
isosceles
diameter
geometric
perpendicular
plane
circumference
minutes
decades
milligrams
gram
cubic feet
volume
liters
length
weight
kilometers
millimeters
mass
least often
how many ways
ordered pairs
coordinates
distance formula
input
output
table
associative
equation
product
increased
number line
information not needed
division
odd
prime
cube
pattern
geometric patterns
extra information
RIT Scores 211 – 220
smallest
tenth
counting number
portion
fractional part
lowest terms
reciprocal
order
scientific notation
prime factorization
not prime
factor tree
common multiples
greatest common denominator
equivalent
nearest dollar
symmetrical
perpendicular
ray
vertex
rotation
triangular prism
corresponding parts
supplementary
acute angle
transformation
yards
measure of angle
degrees
protractor
centuries
below zero
Celsius
rectangular solid
rectangular prism
decades
ounces
dice
arranged
highest mean
commutative
solve
square numbers
input
output
number sequence
decimals
fractions
what shape
hour
minutes
gallons
average
probability
graph
squares
RIT Scores 221 – 230
product
divide
most
if – then
compute
lowest terms
always true
proportion
multiply
between
tens digit
standard numeral
ratio
polygon
circumference
trapezoid
equilateral
similar
obtuse angle
straight angle
slide
reasonable
formula
segment BC
pi
radius squared
metric units
quarts
gallons
rectangular box
base
rate
even numbers
mean
median
integer
intersection
table
frequency
origin
quadrant
absolute value
evaluate
quotient
mortality
odometer
magic square
deducted
less than twice
addends
less than sum
rectangle
diameter
radius
label (units)
area
perimeter
RIT Scores 231 – 240
solve for n
transformation
hypotenuse
edge
isosceles
scalene triangle
similar trapezoids
alternate interior angles
sum of angles in triangle
rectangular house
height
base
algebraic expression
rows
columns
checking account
car purchase
commission
simple interest
vertex
fractional part
amount of sales
translation
matrix
possibility
mean salary
coordinates of points
inequality
if-then statement
term in sequence
square numbers
negative coefficient
regression equation
RIT Scores 241 – 250
decimal
fractions
opposite
base ten
prime factors
symmetrical halves
diameter
radius
angle bisector
tangent
corresponding parts of congruent triangles
Pythagorean theorem
corresponding angles
complementary angles
construction
doubled
tripled
rectangular solid
cylindrical tank
algebra tiles
inscribed
time-and-a-half
sales tax
discount
coordinate
Venn diagram
greatest decrease
endpoints
midpoint
regression equation
varies inversely as the square
slope of parallel lines
solution to system
factor (used with equations)
matrix
RIT Scores 251 – 260
sum of opposites
slope
non-vertical
non-horizontal
midpoint
endpoint
rotational symmetry
reflected
perpendicular bisector
similar triangles
similar trapezoids
similar cylinders
conditional
conclusion of if-then statement
interior of angles
equals 180 degrees
congruent angles
adjacent angles
vertical angles
circumscribed
distance formula
parabola
intercepts
number of solutions
simultaneous equations
counterexample
solution set
sin A
cosine
tangent
discriminant
imaginary solutions
difference of two squares
read solution set from graph
factor completely
RIT Scores 261 – 270
infinite non-repeating decimal
postulate
RIT Scores > 270
HL
rate of interest
successive discounts