Mathematics Grade 6
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Strand: EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS (6.EE)

Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions involving exponents and variables (Standards 6.EE.1-4). They reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities (Standards 6.EE.5-8). Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables in a real-world context (Standard 6.EE.9).

Standard 6.EE.8

Write an inequality of the form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint or condition in a real-world or mathematical problem. Recognize that inequalities of the form x > c or x < c have infinitely many solutions; represent solutions of such inequalities on number line diagrams.

• Chapter 6 - Mathematical Foundations (UMSMP)
  This is Chapter 6 of the Utah Middle School Math: Grade 6 textbook. It provides a Mathematical Foundation for Expressions and Equations.
• Chapter 6 - Student Workbook (UMSMP)
  This is Chapter 6 of the Utah Middle School Math: Grade 6 student workbook. It covers the following topics: Expressions and Equations.
• Expressions and Equations (6.EE) - 6th Grade Core Guide
  The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and educators around the state of Utah developed these guides for Mathematics Grade 6 - Expressions and Equations.
• Fishing Adventures 1
  This particular task could be used for instruction or assessment. The context lends itself to the use of inequalities, so it could also be used to introduce inequalities.
• Grade 6 Unit 4: One Step Equations and Inequalities (Georgia Standards)
  In this unit students will: Determine if an equation or inequality is appropriate for a given situation. Solve mathematical and real-world problems with equations. Represent real-world situations as inequalities. Interpret the solutions to equations and inequalities. Represent the solutions to inequalities on a number line. Analyze the relationship between dependent and independent variables through the use of tables, equations and graphs.
• Graphing Inequalities: Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals
  In this interactive, use logic to solve three riddles involving a jumping frog competition. Then, using knowledge of inequalities and rational numbers, place the frogs in the correct range from 0 to 5 on a number line. NOTE: You have to create a Free PBS Account to view this web page, but it is easy to do and worth the effort.
• Graphing Inequalities: Rational Numbers
  In this interactive, use logic to solve three riddles involving a jumping wallaby competition. Then, using knowledge of inequalities and rational numbers, place the wallabies on the correct range from 5 to 5 on the number line. NOTE: You have to create a Free PBS Account to view this web page, but it is easy to do and worth the effort.
• Height Requirements
  The goal of this task is to express constraints from a real world context using one or more inequalities. In addition to writing inequalities, students also display the numbers (heights) satisfying the inequalities on a number line.

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