Exercise Topics - Grade 6 GT Math, week 8

Topic	Study References *
examine given information and reach conclusions by critical thinking and analysis from conditions and evidence given	Lollipop Logic pp. 60-62 Maximize Your Brainpower (MYB), Chapter 2, p47 The IQ Workout Series, The Complete Book of Fun Maths, Chapter 5, p54
generate formulas involving conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
simplify numerical expressions involving order of operations and exponents;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
graph translations on a coordinate plane.	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
recognize how objects, shapes, and words are similar or dissimilar; to classify and categorize	Lollipop Logic Lessons 9-16, p. 19-26 Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 7-14 Alec Fisher, Critical Thinking, Cambridge University Press (2001)
find the approximate probability of a compound event through experimentation.	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
describe the relationship between the terms in a sequence and their positions in the sequence.	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
use angle measurements to classify pairs of angles as complementary or supplementary;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
select and use appropriate operations to solve problems and justify the selections;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
represent multiplication and division situations involving fractions and decimals with concrete models, pictures, words, and numbers;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
use properties to classify shapes including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and circles;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of integers;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
use multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems including situations involving equivalent ratios and rates;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
think with visualization and imaginative mental pictures; perform mental modeling of spatial operations	Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 55-58, pp. 78-79 Jola Sigmond, Visual IQ Tests, Sterling (September 1, 2004)
write prime factorizations using exponents;	Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
use tables and symbols to represent and describe proportional and other relationships involving conversions, sequences, perimeter, area, etc.;	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
reach a logical conclusion by interpreting clues and from given or assumed evidence	Lollipop Logic Lessons 1-8, p. 6-18, Lessons 25-31, pp. 35-41, Lessons 40-41, p. 50-59 Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 7-14, pp. 39 - 45, pp. 59-61 Alec Fisher, Critical Thinking, Cambridge University Press (2001), p107 Deborah Hercun, Improve Your IQ, MetroBooks (1999)
formulate a possible problem situation when given a simple equation.	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS
represent squares and square roots using geometric models.	Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
determine the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
estimate and find solutions to application problems involving proportional relationships such as similarity, scaling, unit costs, and related measurement units.	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
use division to find unit rates and ratios in proportional relationships such as speed, density, price, recipes, and student-teacher ratio;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
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