6th Grade Math

Ratios, proportions, and algebraic thinking for sixth grade students.

Understanding RatiosIntroduction to ProportionsAlgebraic Thinking: Expressions and Variables
Solving Ratio and Proportion ProblemsUsing Variables to Write and Solve EquationsRecognizing Patterns and Relationships
Using Ratios in Cooking and RecipesProportions in Maps and ModelsAlgebra in Everyday Decisions
Breaking Down Word ProblemsChecking Your Answers
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Study Strategies

Breaking Down Word Problems

Steps for Tackling Word Problems

  1. Read the problem carefully and underline key information.
  2. Identify what the question is asking.
  3. Write down what you know and what you need to find.
  4. Draw pictures or diagrams if needed.
  5. Translate the words into math—use ratios, proportions, or equations.
  6. Solve step by step, checking your work as you go.

This strategy makes even tricky problems easier to manage!

Examples

  • Underline 'total cost' and 'number of tickets' to set up the right equation.

  • Draw a picture to help find how many apples and oranges are in a basket.

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