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6th grade math research

Preview of What’s Your Lucky Number? Math Projects for the End of the Year, Art Activities

What’s Your Lucky Number? Math Projects for the End of the Year, Art Activities

Looking for engaging math projects for the end of the year? This “What’s Your Lucky Number” End of Year Math Project is math, art, and research all in one!  Math art activities will bring out your students' creative sides. This math art project will review math content from the previous year in a fun & interactive way!  Best of all, this project requires NO PREP!  JUST PRESS PRINT! Ever wonder why all the other contents get to do research projects, but never math? Well here's your chance!
Preview of NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth

NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth

This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink
Preview of Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included

Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included

Created by
Whyplanteaching
Want a fun and budget-friendly way to engage your students in online research activities? Check out our Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest bundle! This bundle includes five unique topics: math, random facts, dietary health, mental health, and space science, each with its own set of questions (usually 50) for students to verify through internet browsing.Not only does this activity help students develop their research skills, but it also includes multiple graphic organizers and extra tasks for added
Preview of Famous Mathematicians Research Project for Upper Elementary - Pennants

Famous Mathematicians Research Project for Upper Elementary - Pennants

These famous mathematicians research pennants are the perfect way to bring real-world connections into your Math classroom. With student choice and artistic elements, this research project is engaging, and with graphic organizers and the simple pennant design, it is a manageable project for all learners. Once students have completed their pennants, you will have a great bulletin board or hallway display! What's included in this resource:Teacher tips for useRecommended book listGraphic Organizer2
Preview of Tiny House Sustainable Community -Project Based Learning Social Studies and STEM

Tiny House Sustainable Community -Project Based Learning Social Studies and STEM

We want our students to become productive leaders in society, right? In this project based learning real-life social studies unit, students are going to plan and establish a sustainable community of tiny houses for the homeless. After researching the different causes and effects of homelessness, they will plan a sustainable community with services and activities. This PBL unit focuses on a real-life problem while incorporating 21st century skills.I am so proud of the project and I think your stu
Preview of Project Based Learning: Plan a United States Road Trip

Project Based Learning: Plan a United States Road Trip

If you live in the United States, or perhaps even if you don't, chances are you have considered planning a US Road Trip. This PBL gives students a chance to plan their own road trip, depending entirely on what they are interested in! Plan a United States Road Trip is a project that teaches students about the 50 states and capitals without memorization or filling out maps, rather with pure engagement and student-driven creativity! The objective of this project is for students to plan a United St
Preview of It's My Life Real World Math Application Project 4th 5th 6th Grade

It's My Life Real World Math Application Project 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by
Mad for Math
There’s nothing better than having your students practice their math skills through real-world projects! In this project students will get to choose their future life. From everything to their profession, home, vehicle, entertainment, meal plan, etc. Through their choices, they will have to calculate and balance their monthly budget. This project requires students to add and subtract whole numbers as well as decimals (hundredths place). Whenever I assign this project to students it always “opens
Preview of College and Career Project *EDITABLE* Math in their career

College and Career Project *EDITABLE* Math in their career

Created by
AlgebraLove
Students Research a career of their choosing and create examples of how math would be used in their career. They also dig deeper into how they would reach their goal. They pick a college of their choice and then research their area of study, Major, minor, courses, etc. Once they find all their information they create a story about what it would be like for a day in their career. I've done this project multiple times with 8th graders and they absolutely love it. I've had students come back to me
Preview of Real Word Enrichment Activity

Real Word Enrichment Activity

Enrich your children while they plan a family vacation through research, math enrichment, and more! This enrichment activities integrates all subjects while engaging your students in a real life skill! Students will go through all the steps to plan a vacation. They can then write a letter to their parents talking them into taking the vacation and create a final project that they would show to their "clients"! How will this enrichment product help your classroom?Engagement- Students will LOVE pla
Preview of STEM Ancient Egypt Pyramid Build, Mummification, and Pharaoh Research Project

STEM Ancient Egypt Pyramid Build, Mummification, and Pharaoh Research Project

Created by
STEMsOfOneTree
In this STEM project students will: Research online an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh (Technology) Build a pyramid for the Pharaoh (Engineering) Measure the volume and surface area of the pyramid (Math) Mummify a doll to better understand the mummification process (Science) Build a Sarcophagus for your Pharaoh (Engineering) Design an Amulet for your Pharaoh (Art and Engineering) Write an excavation report about the Pharaoh and what you would find in the pyramid. Website links provided for online r
Preview of Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics

Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics

PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL): ECONOMICS BUNDLE : With this pbl ideas bundle, students learn about entrepreneurship, and economics. These student-centered PBL units incorporate collaboration and differentiation by providing student choice. The real-world challenges require students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular activities [math, social studies, ELA]. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate cul
Preview of Math History and Fun Facts WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle

Math History and Fun Facts WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle

This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a variety of units in Technology, CTE, Math or Engineering. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.The lesson includes resources for teachers and students, student handouts and a grading key for the teacher. The fully editable student questions can be printed for completion or delivered and completed digitally. Additionally, a word searc
Preview of Extra Credit Math Projects

Extra Credit Math Projects

Created by
Mary Carr
If you need extra credit projects to help your math students boost their grades, these extracurricular activities can fit the bill! In each of these three projects, students look at the world of math in a way that is not routinely included in our curriculum. Hopefully they learn a little something extra that increases their interest in math. Included are three projects: 1) mathematician/engineer biography study 2) career study (with math connections) 3) math-based fiction book report Ma
Preview of Zoo Keeper Math and Writing Project

Zoo Keeper Math and Writing Project

Congratulations! You've received a very generous donation that allows you to start your very own zoo! Students work in teams to create their own zoo, and practice a few math skills along the way. Teams begin by selecting the animals they want in their zoo, then they draw the animal habitats and design the layout of their zoo. Along with the animals the zoo teams need to decide on the placement of the building around their zoo. Students need to order the animals and calculate the cost of t
Preview of Real World Math Project-Your 1st Apartment

Real World Math Project-Your 1st Apartment

Tell students to imagine that they have just graduated from college, landed their first job, and are able to get their own apartment. Students use the internet to price out everything that they will need to get their place "move in" ready. There is no budget on this one, however teachers might tell students that they only have a certain amount of money to use. Blank floor plan included for students to "lay out" their purchases. Grading rubric included. Created as an end of the year PBL for
Preview of Design a Drive-Through Zoo: End of Year Math Project PBL

Design a Drive-Through Zoo: End of Year Math Project PBL

About this resource:Your students are ready for this STEM challenge! They will design a zoo that people can drive through, and it must include 12 different kinds of lines, angles and shapes. Students will love to choose their 5 featured animals, then research each animals' space, safety and vegetation requirements. They will create a map of their zoo, then an advertisement to announce its opening. Last, students will present their zoo using a script that helps with grading criteria. What's inclu
Preview of 6th Grade Math Early Finishers in GOOGLE SLIDES DISTANCE LEARNING

6th Grade Math Early Finishers in GOOGLE SLIDES DISTANCE LEARNING

Created by
Math in Demand
This resource is my 6th Grade Math Early Finishers for Google Slides. It includes NO PREP and is PAPERLESS! You will be given a link that you can post in your Google Classroom. Students will be forced to make a copy, and that's it! It is completely set up for students and very study friendly!There are 36 pages. Each page has a word search, unscramble the words, and an activity on the bottom (puzzle or fill-in). You can watch my video to see a preview of each page! The video is also embedded on t
Preview of Math Careers Research Project and Presentation - Careers in Math Guided Research

Math Careers Research Project and Presentation - Careers in Math Guided Research

This math career research project and presentation is perfect to engage and excited your students about using math in the real-world! It is a great opportunity to get students thinking about using math outside of the classroom, all while practicing their research and presentation skills!Students are provided with 20 career options to choose from, and must complete guided research questions about their profession of choice. Each of these twenty professions includes 3 links to appropriate sites
Preview of Travel Agency Trip Planner: Research and Budgeting Project

Travel Agency Trip Planner: Research and Budgeting Project

Created by
EDUCATION CHIC
Do your students crave real world experiences? Do you want to use project based learning in your classroom?This activity is great for students to learn basic budgeting opportunities in a real life application. Students will be asked to act as travel agents. Students will be tasked with planning a vacation for the Smith Family. Students will receive a message from the Smith Family detailing their preferences. With that information, students will research the details all while staying within a bud
Preview of Get a Life Project - A Standards-Based Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12

Get a Life Project - A Standards-Based Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12

Created by
lil fit teacher
Finally! A research-based, standards-based, real world math project! Students receive a job, salary, student loans, and credit card debt, and must buy a car and find an apartment to rent all within their calculated budget. They learn financial literacy in a fun and engaging way!This download includes 26 job cards complete with a job description, requirements, nationally averaged salaries, credit card debt, and student loans. Salaries range from $30,000 to $750,000 and cover a wide range of o
Preview of Super Bowl 2024 Trip Budget PBL - (Updated Each Year)

Super Bowl 2024 Trip Budget PBL - (Updated Each Year)

Send your students to the big game with this guided planning sheet. They will be using real life problem solving skills to plan a trip to the Super Bowl using a computer, laptop, or iPad. They will find airfare, hotel accommodations, dining, souvenirs, and game ticket prices. Since it is guided, it also tells them which websites to use and where to click on them. When they are done, they will use math knowledge to find a total amount they would need for a real trip to the Super Bowl. Have
Preview of 4.MD.6 Angle Measurement with Constellations - Using a Protractor

4.MD.6 Angle Measurement with Constellations - Using a Protractor

Measuring Angles in Constellations with a Protractor This is a fun math activity that can be used for practice with protractors (CCSS 4.MD.6), or to accompany a science unit on constellations. In this activity, students are expected to measure the angles in constellations with a protractor. They record their measurements in a chart, and then classify the angle as acute, obtuse, or right. After they have completed their measurements, there is an additional activity where students can researc
Preview of Travel Agent Research Project  | No Prep | Digital & Printable

Travel Agent Research Project | No Prep | Digital & Printable

This open-ended research project turns students into travel agents as they plan a trip! They will conduct research and select a destination, then use the internet to figure out flights, hotels, activities, and more! Students will also use addition, and maybe a bit of multiplication, to determine the total cost of their trip!This Resource Includes:Digital PowerPoint VersionDigital Google Slides VersionPrintable Black & White PDF VersionCompleted in 6 Steps!1. Location Research2. Select a Loca
Preview of Simple Interest - Financing a Vehicle Poster Project

Simple Interest - Financing a Vehicle Poster Project

Aligned to TEKS 7.13(E) calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings CCSS.7.RP.A.3Your students are ready for this STEM challenge! First, they search the internet for a vehicle they wish to "purchase." Then they use the question prompts to record the make, model and purchase price. They choose a financing option from the table and use their purchase price to calculate tax, interest and monthly payment. Last, students use all of these calculations to design a poster to ill
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Importance of learning math in 6th grade

As students move from elementary school to middle school, they're introduced to a new set of challenges — including new math challenges. In 6th grade, students will start to be exposed to more complex math. However, since math forms the basis for many other subjects (like science, engineering, and technology), helping students master these skills will set them up for future success later on down the line.

Learning objectives for 6th grade math

Below is a rough outline of the learning objectives that teachers and students can work toward in 6th grade math class:

  • Understanding the basics of algebra
  • Learning how to evaluate expressions and simplify them
  • Comparing and ordering decimals, fractions, and whole numbers using a number line
  • Knowing how to use ratios and rates to compare data
  • Locating and plotting points on a coordinate graph
  • Understanding the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents

Key topics covered in 6th grade math

Numbers and Basic Operations

Numbers and operations are the foundation of math, and it's important for students to have a solid understanding of them before moving on to more complex courses. At this point, student should have mastery of basic addition and subtraction, but it's important to continue practicing them in 6th grade to build their competency even further.

Additionally, students should also have mastery of basic multiplication and division. However, in 6th grade, students will build on these foundations even further by learning more about the properties of multiplication, including the commutative property and the distributive property.

Sixth graders will also learn about positive and negative integers, and learn how to identify positive and negative numbers on number lines.

Fractions and Decimals

Fractions and decimals are important concepts in 6th grade math, and they are used in many real-world situations. Sixth graders will learn how to multiply fractions, solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, and find equivalent fractions by finding the missing variable and applying concepts used to find equivalent fractions for improper fractions and mixed numbers They might also learn how to compare and order fractions by finding the value of each fraction and putting them in order from least to greatest or greatest to least. Students will

Ratios and Unit Rates

Ratios and unit rates involve comparing quantities and finding equivalent values. Sixth graders will learn how to write and describe a relationship as a ratio. They'll also learn that unit rates represent measurement as a ratio of x to a single unit. Teachers may use tables, diagrams, and/or equations to solve unit rate and rate problems.

Geometry

Geometry involves the study of shapes and the measurement of their properties. Sixth graders will start to solve mathematical problems that involve area, surface area, and/or volume of two-dimensional and three-dimensional non-circular shapes, including cubes, rectangles and rectangular prisms. As part of 6th grade geometry, students might also begin to graph polygons, and learn how to find the lengths of sides by subtracting coordinates.

Statistics and Probability

In 6th grade math, students should learn more about basic statistical concepts such as mean, median, range, and mode, as well as basic probability concepts such as the probability of events and simple experiments.

Algebraic Expressions and Equations

In 6th grade math, students will apply and extend skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to solving algebraic expressions. They'll learn things like how to read, write, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers, and how to apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.

How to find 6th grade math resources

Educators can save time preparing lessons by using math worksheets, activities, and other types of resources created by experienced Sellers on TPT. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "6th grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country.

Frequently asked questions

What types of 6th grade math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets, games and resources can be found on topics like: fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry, ratios, unit rate, and statistics.

What are some good resources for practicing math in 6th grade?

Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources, including worksheet, for 6th grade students practicing math. You can also find refresher lessons for concepts learned in earlier grades.

What is the most important concept to master in 6th grade math?

In 6th grade math, there are several important concepts that students should master to build a strong foundation for future math learning. However, one of the most critical concepts to master is understanding and working with fractions.

What does a 6th grader learn in math?

The major topics covered in 6th grade math include numbers and operations, fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry, ratios, unit rate, and statistics.

How hard is math for 6th graders?

Sixth grade students may find it difficult to master some of these topics, even they've previously done well in mathematics. Teachers can encourage a positive attitude and celebrate small successes to help prevent students from feeling discouraged.