Basic Math Skills is divided into the following sections, which correspond to the strands of the NCTM content standards: Number and Operations Algebra Geometry Measurement Data Analysis and Probability Each section includes a variety of reproducible pages that reinforce basic math skills taught at the sixth-grade level. These pages include: Games, puzzles, and mazes Drill and practice pages Problem solving and application practice Tests in standardized format Also included is a resource section of materials that may be used to monitor, reinforce, and assess learning: Timed math tests Class record sheet Test answer form Awards Reproducible practice cards for multiplication and division facts www.teaching-standards.com Visit this site to view a correlation of this book s activities to your state s standards. This is a free service. EMC 3019 Author: Wes Tuttle Editor: Chyrl Light Copy Editor: Sonny Bennett Designer: Cheryl Puckett Desktop: Olivia Trinidad Cover: Wendy Crockett Congratulations on your purchase of some of the finest teaching materials in the world. For information about other Evan-Moor products, call 1-800-777-4362 or FAX 1-800-777-4332. Visit our Web site www.evan-moor.com for additional product information. Entire contents 2003 by EVAN-MOOR CORP. 18 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940-5746. Permission is hereby granted to the individual purchaser to reproduce student materials in this book for noncommercial individual or single classroom use only. Permission is not granted for schoolwide, or systemwide, reproduction of materials. Printed in U.S.A.
Table of Contents Number and Operations Overview... 4 Computation with whole numbers... 5 Computation with fractions... 19 Computation with decimals... 40 Percents and their equivalencies... 62 Number theory... 83 Algebra Overview...103 Function tables...104 Number lines and the coordinate system...118 Order of operations...132 Solving equations...139 Geometry Overview...153 Identify congruent shapes using transformational geometry...154 Identify lines of symmetry in two-dimensional shapes...161 Classify angles as acute, right, or obtuse...168 Identify characteristics of three-dimensional solids...175 Measurement Overview...182 Customary and metric measurement...183 Calculate elapsed time...197 Measure angles using a protractor...204 Perimeter, area, and volume...211 Data Analysis and Probability Overview...239 Construct and interpret graphs...240 Analyze data using range, mean, median, and mode...247 Compute theoretical probabilities for simple chance events...254 Utilize counting techniques, tree charts, and organized lists to determine all possible combinations...261 Resources and Answer Key Overview...268 Timed math tests...269 Class record sheet...277 Test answer form...278 Awards...279 Practice cards...280 Answer key...286 2003 by Evan-Moor Corp. Basic Math Skills, Grade 6 EMC 3019 1
Tongue Twister #1 Complete each multiplication problem. Write the corresponding letter on the line above the answer. The letters will spell out a tongue twister. Try to say it quickly three times. A 24 73 = B 81 94 = D 32 95 = E 38 72 = H 40 102 = I 804 18 = 1,752 L 412 21 = N 329 89 = R 104 53 = S 210 42 = T 2,952 15 = U 4,201 20 = 7,614 8,652 84,020 2,736 7,614 14,472 5,512 3,040 8,820 14,472 29,281 7,614 8,652 84,020 2,736 7,614 14,472 5,512 3,040 7,614 1,752 44,280 4,080 8,820 A 2003 by Evan-Moor Corp. Basic Math Skills, Grade 5 EMC 3018 Number & Operations 5
Riddle What do you get if you cross a rug with a banana? To solve the riddle, complete each multiplication problem below. Then write the corresponding letter above each product. The letters will spell out the solution to the riddle. A 83 93 = C 20 42 = E 50 40 = I 500 20 = L 429 19 = 7,719 P 842 21 = R 432 11 = S 519 25 = T 1,240 30 = A 7,719 840 7,719 4,752 17,682 2,000 37,200 12,975 8,151 10,000 17,682 17,682 2,000 4,752 6 Number & Operations EMC 3019 Basic Math Skills, Grade 6 2003 by Evan-Moor Corp.
What s the Product? Find the product of each of the following. 1. 25 64 = 6. 94 51 = 2. 42 94 = 7. 44 72 = 3. 47 11 = 8. 64 37 = 4. 82 64 = 9. 39 14 = 5. 72 24 = 10. 29 57 = 2003 by Evan-Moor Corp. Basic Math Skills, Grade 6 EMC 3019 Number & Operations 7