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GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS

TAAS Objectives and Related TEKS

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DOMAIN: CONCEPTS

 

TAAS Objective 1 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will demonstrate an understanding of number concepts.

 

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) compare and order non-negative rational numbers

 

The student is expected to:

(B) generate equivalent forms of rational numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

 

The student is expected to:

(D) write prime factorizations using exponents

 

The student is expected to:

(E) identify factors and multiples, including common factors and common multiples

 

TAAS Objective 2 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical relations, functions, and other algebraic concepts.

 

(6.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving proportional relationships.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) use ratios to describe proportional situations

 

The student is expected to:

(B) represent ratios and percents with [concrete models,] fractions, and decimals

 

The student is expected to:

(C) use ratios to make predictions in proportional situations

 

(6.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters as variables in mathematical expressions to describe how one quantity changes when a related quantity changes.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) use tables and symbols to represent and describe proportional and other relationships involving conversions, sequences, perimeter, area, etc.

 

TAAS Objective 3 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometric properties and relationships.

 

(6.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometric vocabulary to describe angles, polygons, and circles.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) use angle measurements to classify angles as acute, obtuse, or right

 

The student is expected to:

(B) identify relationships involving angles in triangles and quadrilaterals

 

The student is expected to:

(C) describe the relationship between radius, diameter, and circumference of a circle

 

(6.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to identify location in two dimensions.

 

The student is expected to: locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of non-negative rational numbers

 

TAAS Objective 4 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will demonstrate an understanding of measurement concepts using metric and customary units.

 

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles.

 

The student is expected to:

(B) select and use appropriate units, tools, or formulas to measure and to solve problems involving length (including perimeter and circumference), area, time, temperature, capacity, and weight

 

The student is expected to:

(D) convert measures within the same measurement system (customary and metric) based on relationships between units

 

TAAS Objective 5 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics.

 

(6.9) Probability and statistics. The student uses experimental and theoretical probability to make predictions.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) construct sample spaces using lists, tree diagrams, and combinations

 

The student is expected to:

(B) find the probabilities of a simple event and its complement and describe the relationship between the two

 

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) draw and compare different graphical representations of the same data

 

The student is expected to:

(B) use median, mode, and range to describe data

 

The student is expected to:

(C) sketch circle graphs to display data

 

DOMAIN: OPERATIONS

 

TAAS Objective 6 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will use the operation of addition to solve problems.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(B) use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving fractions and decimals

 

TAAS Objective 7 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will use the operation of subtraction to solve problems.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(B) use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving fractions and decimals

 

TAAS Objective 8 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will use the operation of multiplication to solve problems.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(C) use multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems, including situations involving equivalent ratios and rates

 

TAAS Objective 9 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will use the operation of division to solve problems.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(C) use multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems, including situations involving equivalent ratios and rates

 

DOMAIN: PROBLEM SOLVING

 

TAAS Objective 10 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will estimate solutions to a problem situation.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(D) estimate and round to approximate reasonable results and to solve problems where exact answers are not required

 

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) estimate measurements and evaluate reasonableness of results

 

TAAS Objective 11 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will determine solution strategies and will analyze or solve problems.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) model addition and subtraction situations involving fractions with [objects,] pictures, words, and numbers

 

(6.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving proportional relationships.

 

The student is expected to:

(C) use ratios to make predictions in proportional situations

 

TAAS Objective 12 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will express or solve problems using mathematical representation.

 

(6.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters as variables in mathematical expressions to describe how one quantity changes when a related quantity changes.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) use tables and symbols to represent and describe proportional and other relationships involving conversions, sequences, perimeter, area, etc.

 

(6.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters to represent an unknown in an equation.

 

The student is expected to: formulate an equation from a problem situation

 

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data.

 

The student is expected to:

(D) solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data

 

TAAS Objective 13 - Grade 6 Mathematics

The student will evaluate the reasonableness of a solution to a problem situation.

 

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions.

 

The student is expected to:

(D) estimate and round to approximate reasonable results and to solve problems where exact answers are not required

 

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles.

 

The student is expected to:

(A) estimate measurement and evaluate reasonableness of results

 

TEKS-based TAAS and end-of-course tests are criterion-referenced assessments that measure students mastery of the statewide curriculum. All test formats are multiple-choice except for the written composition in each TAAS writing test.

C. [Italicized, bracketed text ]

Although the entire student expectation has been provided for reference, text in bracketed italics indicates that this portion of the student expectation will not be tested on TAAS.

D. Underlined text

Underlined text indicates that this portion of the student expectation is not tested in this objective but is tested in another objective.

 
 

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