Standards
M6M1. Students will convert from one unit to another within one system of measurement (customary or metric) by using proportional relationships. M6M2. Students will use appropriate units of measure for finding length, perimeter, area and volume and will express each quantity using the appropriate unit. a. Measure length to the nearest half, fourth, eighth and sixteenth of an inch. b. Select and use units of appropriate size and type to measure length, perimeter, area and volume. c. Compare and contrast units of measure for perimeter, area, and volume. M6G1. Students will further develop their understanding of plane figures. c. Use the concepts of ratio, proportion and scale factor to demonstrate the relationships between similar plane figures. d. Interpret and sketch simple scale drawings. e. Solve problems involving scale drawings M6A1. Students will understand the concept of ratio and use it to represent quantitative relationships. M6P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. M6P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments. a. Recognize reasoning and proof as fundamental aspects of mathematics. M6P3. Students will communicate mathematically. a. Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication. b. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others. d. Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely ELA6W2 The student produces a multi-paragraph persuasive essay that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker’s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. States a clear position of a proposition or proposal. c. Supports the position with organized and relevant evidence. d. Excludes information and arguments that are irrelevant. e. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context. f. Anticipates and addresses readers’ concerns and counter-arguments. g. Provides a sense of closure to the writing.