AlbertaGrade 6
AB Grade 6 Math Curriculum
Video lessons and practice for every Grade 6 math topic. Aligned to what Alberta schools teach. Get help with homework or get ahead in class.
AB Grade 6 Math Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
LO_ID | Learning Outcome-Skills & Procedures | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
AB.LO.G6.1 | Investigate magnitude with positive and negative numbers: Identify negative numbers in familiar contexts, express positive and negative numbers symbolically, relate magnitude to distance from zero on number line, compare and order positive and negative numbers, express relationships using <, >, or =, investigate addition of integers and additive inverses, model sums of integers |
AB.LO.G6.2 | Solve problems using standard algorithms for addition and subtraction: Apply standard algorithms to solve addition and subtraction problems in various contexts |
AB.LO.G6.3 | Analyze numbers using prime factorization and exponentiation: Compose products in multiple ways, express prime factorization of composite numbers, determine common factors, identify base and exponent in powers, express products of identical factors as powers |
AB.LO.G6.4 | Apply standard algorithms to multiplication and division of decimal and natural numbers: Explain and use standard algorithms for multiplication and division of decimal numbers, multiply and divide up to 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers, assess reasonableness of results using estimation |
AB.LO.G6.5 | Relate fractions to quotients: Model equal-sharing situations, express fractions as division statements, convert quotients from fraction to decimal form |
AB.LO.G6.6 | Add and subtract fractions with denominators within 100: Recognize and express fractions with related denominators, add and subtract fractions, solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions |
AB.LO.G6.7 | Interpret the multiplication of natural numbers by fractions: Relate multiplication of natural numbers by fractions to repeated addition, multiply natural numbers by fractions, relate multiplication by unit fractions to division, solve problems using multiplication of fractions and natural numbers |
AB.LO.G6.8 | Apply equivalence to the interpretation of ratios and rates: Determine equivalent ratios, express unit rates, relate percentages to proportions, determine percentages of numbers, solve problems involving ratios, rates, and proportions |
AB.LO.G6.9 | Analyze expressions and solve algebraic equations: Evaluate numerical expressions, investigate like terms, simplify algebraic expressions, solve equations with one or two operations, verify solutions, solve problems using equations |
AB.LO.G6.10 | Analyze shapes through symmetry and congruence: Verify and describe symmetry of shapes, investigate tessellations, classify 2-D shapes based on symmetries, demonstrate congruence between shapes |
AB.LO.G6.11 | Explain location and movement in relation to position in the Cartesian plane: Locate and describe points in the Cartesian plane, model polygons using coordinates, create images of polygons through translations, reflections, and rotations |
AB.LO.G6.12 | Analyze areas of parallelograms and triangles: Determine areas of parallelograms and triangles, solve problems involving areas of parallelograms and triangles, determine areas of composite shapes |
AB.LO.G6.13 | Interpret and express volume: Recognize and model volume of prisms, express volume in cubic units, determine volume of right rectangular prisms, solve problems involving volume of right rectangular prisms |
AB.LO.G6.14 | Investigate functions to enhance understanding of change: Identify dependent and independent variables, describe function rules, represent functions in tables and Cartesian plane, write algebraic expressions for functions, solve problems involving functions |
AB.LO.G6.15 | Investigate relative frequency using experimental data: Interpret and express relative frequencies, identify possible outcomes of experiments, collect and analyze categorized data, describe likelihood of outcomes using relative frequency |
Alberta Grade 6 Math Topics
Grade 6 math in Alberta covers a wide range of concepts that build on earlier number sense and prepare students for more advanced math in junior high. StudyPug's video lessons and practice problems cover every topic in the Alberta Grade 6 math curriculum.
- Integers: Identify negative numbers, compare and order positive and negative numbers, model integer addition and additive inverses on a number line.
- Addition and Subtraction: Apply standard algorithms to solve addition and subtraction problems in a variety of real-world contexts.
- Factors and Powers: Compose products in multiple ways, express prime factorizations, determine common factors, and write powers using base and exponent notation.
- Multiplication and Division of Decimals: Use standard algorithms to multiply and divide decimal numbers, and assess the reasonableness of answers using estimation.
- Fractions as Division: Model equal-sharing situations, express fractions as division statements, and convert quotients between fraction and decimal form.
- Adding and Subtracting Fractions: Recognize fractions with related denominators, add and subtract fractions, and solve real-world problems.
- Multiplying Fractions: Relate multiplication of natural numbers by fractions to repeated addition, and connect multiplication by unit fractions to division.
- Ratios, Rates, and Percentages: Determine equivalent ratios, express unit rates, relate percentages to proportions, and solve problems involving ratios and rates.
- Algebra and Expressions: Evaluate numerical expressions, identify like terms, simplify algebraic expressions, and solve one- and two-step equations.
- Symmetry and Tessellations: Verify and describe symmetry of shapes, investigate tessellations, and classify 2-D shapes based on their symmetries.
- The Cartesian Plane: Locate and describe points in the Cartesian plane, model polygons using coordinates, and apply translations, reflections, and rotations.
- Area of Parallelograms and Triangles: Determine areas of parallelograms, triangles, and composite shapes using formulas and problem-solving strategies.
- Volume of Rectangular Prisms: Recognize and model volume, express volume in cubic units, and solve problems involving right rectangular prisms.
- Functions: Identify dependent and independent variables, describe function rules, represent functions in tables and on the Cartesian plane, and write algebraic expressions.
- Data Analysis and Probability: Interpret relative frequencies, identify possible outcomes of experiments, collect and analyze categorized data, and describe likelihood of outcomes.
How StudyPug Helps Alberta Grade 6 Students
StudyPug's video lessons walk through each Grade 6 math concept step by step. Students can pause, rewind, and rewatch lessons as many times as they need. After each lesson, practice problems help reinforce the skill. This makes StudyPug useful for nightly homework help, test preparation, or reviewing concepts from earlier in the year.
Alberta Grade 6 students write the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) in math. StudyPug covers every topic that appears on the PAT, so students can use it to review and prepare with confidence.
Grade 6 Math Skills That Set Up Junior High Success
The skills learned in Grade 6 are the foundation for Grade 7 and beyond. Integers and early algebra prepare students for linear equations. Ratios and percentages lead into proportional reasoning. Geometry and coordinate work lay the groundwork for transformations and graphing. StudyPug helps students build these skills solidly before moving on.