Grade 6 Math Essence Statements (2026)

Numerical Representations and Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and manipulate numbers and expressions.

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    Number and operations

    1. 2

      The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use rational numbers in a variety of forms. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.2

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    Proportionality

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an understanding of proportional relationships in problem situations. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.4

    2. 5

      The student applies mathematical process standards to solve problems involving proportional relationships. (Supporting Standard)6.5

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    Expressions, equations, and relationships

    1. 7

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop concepts of expressions and equations. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.7

Computations and Algebraic Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to perform operations and represent algebraic relationships.

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    Proportionality

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an understanding of proportional relationships in problem situations. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.4

    2. 5

      The student applies mathematical process standards to solve problems involving proportional relationships. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.5

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    Expressions, equations, and relationships

    1. 10

      Expressions, equations, and relationships6.10

Geometry and Measurement: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and apply geometry and measurement concepts.

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    Proportionality

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an understanding of proportional relationships in problem situations. (Readiness Standard)6.4

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    Measurement and data

    1. 11

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use coordinate geometry to identify locations on a plane. (Readiness Standard)6.11

Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and analyze data and how to describe and apply personal financial concepts.

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    Measurement and data

    1. 13

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use numerical or graphical representations to solve problems. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)6.13

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    Personal financial literacy

    1. 14

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one’s life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor (Supporting Standard)6.14

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