Virginia Department of Education
Perfecting Squares
Here's a perfect way to introduce perfect squares. Individuals color in the diagonals of squares and record observations about patterns. They connect their diagrams to exponents of two and perfect squares.
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Metric Magic
Sixth and seventh graders construct a "metric machine" as a kinesthetic aide in converting from one unit to another in grams, liters, or meters. They complete a metric activity on the Internet and view about five minutes of a video on...
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Cubes of Small Numbers
Now that geometers know how to solve for square units, can they solve for cubed units? Explore this concept as scholars examine four cubes to solve for volume in each. A detailed example explains this process, but you may consider asking...
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Multiplying By Negative Powers of Ten (E)
In this math worksheet, students practice using the operation of multiplication to simplify the expressions that use decimals up to the thousandths place.
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Multiplying and Dividing By Powers of 10
In this multiplying and dividing by powers of ten worksheet, students solve twelve multiplication and division problems where one of the numbers is a power of ten.
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Exponential Expressions - Perfect Squares, Square Roots
Color tiles are used to model perfect squares. Alone or in pairs, middle schoolers will find patterns. Afterward, the relationship between perfect squares and roots will be discussed as a whole class.
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Arithmetic for College Students: Worksheets
Loaded with concepts ranging from multiplying decimals to converting units to solving problems using the order of operations, a thorough practice packet is perfect for a fifth or sixth grade math classroom.
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Arithmetic Tricks
In this arithmetic tricks worksheet, students learn tricks and complete problems involving exponents and multiplication x 11. Students complete 11 problems total.
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Unit 1, Worksheet 2, Calculator Worksheet
In this calculator worksheet, students explore place value, standard notation, and exponential notation. They add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative integers with and without a calculator. This three-page worksheet...
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Find the Value of Expressions Using the Order of Operations
Here is another great way to introduce order of operations using "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." Pre-determined small groups work cooperatively to solve expressions. Afterward, they write a journal entry to explain the steps they...
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Fractions and Arithmetic
Fifth and sixth graders complete fraction problems involving mixed numbers, word problems, addition of fractions, variables in fractions, and more. They complete five problems.
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Algebra Review For Grade 6
Use this algebra worksheet as a review for your charges. Learners answer 10 multiple choice questions about sixth grade math, not interactively, with answers available online.
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
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Know and Use Square Numbers
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 29 problems in which a number is multiplied by itself. The problems are presented as a base number with an exponent of 2.
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Multiplying By Negative Powers of Ten D
In this math learning exercise, students practice using the operation of multiplication with whole numbers and decimals that extend to the thousandths place value.
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Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten (A)
In this math worksheet, students answer 45 multiplication problems. All of the problems involve decimals and one of the numbers is a power of 10
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Dividing by Powers of Ten (A)
In this powers of ten worksheet, students multiply four to eight-digit numbers by powers of ten from 1 to 1,000. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Multiplication Sequences
In this math worksheet, learners learn that a sequence is a set of numbers which follows a mathematical rule. Students look at math sequences and fill in the missing numbers and also explain in words what the pattern is. Some of the...
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Square Numbers
In this squaring numbers worksheet, students learn that an exponent of 2 means the number is multiplied by itself or squared. Students solve 12 problems in which numbers are squared.
Curriculum Corner
Order of Operations Task Cards (2)
Young mathematicians use their PEMDAS knowledge to solve 20 different task cards. They evaluate expressions to find the answer of multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and exponential problems. Then, they record their answers...
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Division of Monomials
Students relate the division of monomials to multiplication. In this division of monomials instructional activity, students divide monomials by factoring and dividing common factors from the originals. They check their answers by...
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Cutting Up in Class, Fractal Style
Students create three-dimension models demonstrating exponents, multiplying and dividing of fractions, and the use of repeating patterns in tessellations, mirror images, and tiling.
CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Middle School Math Concepts - Grade 6
Twelve chapters cover a multitude of math concepts found in the Common Core standards for sixth grade. Each title provides a brief explanation of what you will find inside the chapter—concepts from which you can click on and learn more...
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Real Numbers in the Real World
Delve into the concept of operating on the set of real numbers! In this operating with the set of real numbers instructional activity, pupils perform order of operations on the set of real numbers using a calculator.