IXL Math - Iowa sixth-grade math standards

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6.A Students can understand and apply a variety of math concepts.

6.A.1 Represent, compare, and order numbers
6.A.2 Describe and apply properties of numbers
6.A.3 Classify numbers by divisibility
6.A.4 Demonstrate ways of performing operations
6.A.5 Use place value; write numbers in standard, expanded, and exponential form
6.A.6 Use and interpret operational and relational symbols
6.A.7 Solve equations and inequalities
6.A.8 Use variable expressions to model situations
- Algebra: Write variable expressions to represent word problems (Sixth grade - P.1)
6.A.9 Explore numerical patterns
6.A.10 Identify, classify, and compare geometric figures
6.A.11 Describe geometric properties, patterns, and relationships
6.A.12 Apply the concepts of perimeter, area, and volume
6.A.13 Measure length/distance, time, temperature, weight, mass, and volume
6.A.14 Estimate measurements with appropriate precision
- Measurement: Estimate customary and metric measurements (Sixth grade - X.1)
6.A.15 Identify and use appropriate units of measurement
- Measurement: Estimate customary and metric measurements (Sixth grade - X.1)
6.A.16 Apply probability concepts and counting rules
6.A.17 Understand and apply measures of central tendency and variability
- Statistics: Calculate mean, median, mode, and range (Sixth grade - S.1)
- Statistics: Interpret charts to find mean, median, mode, and range (Sixth grade - S.2)

6.B Students can understand and apply methods of estimation.

6.B.1 Use standard rounding to estimate
6.B.2 Use order of magnitude to estimate
6.B.3 Use number sense to estimate

6.C Students can solve a variety of math problems.

6.D Students can interpret data presented in a variety of ways.

6.D.1 Read amounts on scales of bar and line graphs
6.D.2 Locate amounts in specific cells of a table
6.D.3 Compare quantities to determine ranks, sums, or differences and to find ratios
6.D.4 Use tables and graphs to determine rates or identify trends, understand underlying or functional relationships, and generalize or draw conclusions