Elementary Math Rocks

8/17 - 9/1

4.2A, 4.2B, 4.2C, 4.2D, 4.2E, 4.2F, 4.2G, 4.2H, 4.3A, 4.3B, 4.3C, 4.3D, 4.3G, 5.2A, 5.2B, 5.2C, 6.2C, 6.2D,, 6.4F, 6.4G

Students will:

• Represent the value of the digit through 1,000,000,000 and decimals to the thousandths using expanded notation and numerals.
• Use concrete and visual models to represent fractions, decimals and percents.
• Compare and order whole numbers, decimals, and fractions using symbols.
• Explore cryptarithmetics and the Pigeonhole Principle

common formative assessments

9/2 - 9/25

4.4A, 4.4B, 4.4C, 4.4D, 4.4E, 4.4F, 4.4G, 4.4H, 5.3A, 5.3B, 5.3C, 5.3D, 5.3E, 5.3F, 5.3G, 5.3K, 6.2E, 6.3E, 6.7A

Students will:

• Apply understanding of the base ten place value system to develop an understanding of decimals as numbers.
• Represent multiplication and division of whole numbers and decimals using concrete and pictorial models and equations.
• Develop fluency with the four operations involving whole numbers and decimals in order to solve problems.
• Explore simplifying computations, proving and comparing integers with powers, and problems with prime numbers.

common formative assessments

9/28 - 10/30

4.3E, 4.3F, 5.3H, 5.3I, 5.3J, 5.3K, 5.3L, 6.2E, 6.3A, 6.3B, 6.3E

Students will:

• Represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions using concrete and pictorial models.
• Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, including evaluating reasonableness.
• Develop fluency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing positive rational numbers.
• Explore using geometric proof for fraction computations, algebraic representations of fractions, and Egyptian Fractions. 

common formative assessments

11/2 - 12/4

6.2A, 6.2B, 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.3C, 6.3D

Students will:

• Classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using visual representations to describe relationships.
• Locate, compare, and order integers and rational numbers using a number line.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers fluently.

common formative assessments

12/7 - 2/5

4.5A, 4.5B, 5.4A, 5.4B, 5.4C, 5.4D, 5.4E, 5.4F, 5.8A, 5.8B, 5.8C, 6.4A, 6.6A, 6.6B, 6.6C, 6.7A, 6.7B, 6.7C, 6.7D, 6.9A, 6.9B, 6.9C, 6.10A, 6.10B

Students will:

• Represent and solve multi-step problems using strip diagrams and equations.
• Simplify and generate equivalent numerical expressions.
• Generate numerical patterns given a rule, represent situations using descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations, and write and solve one step equations and inequalities.
• Explore  algebraic expressions, summation notation, and arithmetic sequences. 

common formative assessments

2/8 - 3/24

4.6A, 4.6B, 4.6C, 4.6D, 4.7A, 4.7B, 4.7C, 4.7D, 4.7E, 4.8A, 4.8B, 4.8C, 4.5C, 4.5D,  5.4G, 5.4H, 5.5A, 5.6A, 5.6B, 5.7A, 6.8A,  6.8B, 6.8C, 6.8D 

Students will:

• Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of specific geometric attributes and in a hierarchy of sets and subsets.
• Develop an understanding of angles, how to measure angles , draw specific angles, and determine the measure of unknown angles.
• Extend knowledge of triangles to include sum of angles, and the relationship between side lengths and angles. 
• Explore geometric theorems, transversal lines in addition to  supplementary, alternate, and corresponding angles in order to determine the size of unknown angles.Solve problems involving length, intervals of time, liquid volume, mass and money including converting measurements within the customary and metric system.
• Use models to develop formulas for perimeter, area, and volume.
• Solve problems involving perimeter, area, and volume of polygons.
• Explore circumference and area of circles and theorems related to circles.

common formative assessments

3/25 - 4/14

4.9A, 4.9B, 5.8A, 5.8B, 5.8C, 5.9A, 5.9B, 5.9C, 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, 6.12D, 6.13A, 6.13B

Students will:

• Represent data using bar graphs, frequency tables, dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, and scatterplots.
• Solve one and two step problems using data with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Graph points in all four quadrants using ordered pairs of rational numbers.
• Explore tangrams in relation to area.
• Represent numeric data with dot plots, stem and leaf plots, histograms, and box plots and use the representation to describe the center, spread, and shape of the data.
• Summarize  data using mean, median, mode, range, and percent values.
• Interpret numeric data summarized in dot plots, stem and leaf plots, histograms, and box plots. 

common formative assessments

4/15 - 4/28

4.10A, 4.10B, 4.10C, 4.10D, 4.10E, 5.10A, 5.10B, 5.10C, 5.10D, 5.10E, 5.10F, 6.14A,  6.14B, 6.14C, 6.14D, 6.14E, 6.14F, 6.14G, 6.14H

Students will:

• Distinguish between fixed and variable expenses, calculate profit, compare savings options, and create a budget for spending, sharing and saving.
• Define different types of taxes, differentiate between gross and net income, identify pros and cons of different payment methods, and balance a budget.
• Understand the features and costs of banking options, distinguish between debit and credit cards, describe the importance of credit history and reports, balance a checkbook, and explore the relationship between education level, occupations, and lifetime income. 

common formative assessments

4/29 - 5/21

6.4B, 6.4C, 6.4D, 6.4E, 6.4H, 6.5A, 6.5B

Students will:

• Represent ratios and percents with concrete models, fractions, and decimals.
• Apply the concepts of ratios, rates, and percents to solve real world problems.
• Use understanding of ratios and rates to convert units and solve problems involving parts, wholes, and percents.

common formative assessments