The 6th grade math curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of math topics that they will encounter in middle school and beyond. The curriculum is divided into six major content areas: number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, and trigonometry. Within each content area, students are taught essential skills and concepts that build on what they have learned in previous years.
The 6th grade math curriculum generally builds on the concepts learned in 5th grade. The focus is on mastering arithmetic operations, working with fractions and decimals, solving equations and word problems, and understanding geometry and basic algebraic concepts. Throughout the year, students work on developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.