Multiplying and Dividing
Example Questions
6th grade students should be able to multiply
and divide whole numbers.
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Multiplying Fractions
Example Questions
5⁄8 x 2⁄3 = 5⁄12
4 x 5⁄6 =
3 1⁄3
1 3⁄8 x
2 1⁄4 = 3 3⁄32
In addition to carrying out the multiplication
process, your 6th Grade students child should be able to represent
multiplication by fractions graphically. i.e. they should understand
the concept.
Dividing Fractions
Example Questions
5 ÷ 2⁄3 =
7 1⁄2
3⁄5 ÷ 3⁄4 = 4⁄5
2 3⁄8 ÷ 1 1⁄3 = 1 25⁄32
Fractions can be divided by multiplying by the
reciprocal and then reducing the answer to its simplest form.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Example Questions
3⁄4 + 1⁄8 = 7⁄8
1 2⁄3 +
2 5⁄6 = 4 1⁄2
5⁄6 - 2⁄3 = 1⁄6
3 1⁄4 -
2 3⁄8 = 7⁄8
Adding and subtracting fractions with different
denominators requires equivalency skills with fractions.
e.g. equating 3/4 with 6/8
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Decimals
Example Questions
4 15⁄100 = 4.15
2.625 = 2 5⁄8
6th Grade students should be skilled in the writing
of fractions in a decimal form. They should be able to add, subtract,
multiply and
divide decimal numbers.
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Percentage
Example Questions
15⁄100 = 15 %
62 % = 31⁄50
45 % = .45
35 % of 76= 26.6
Students should be able to describe what percentages
are and should be able to use fractions, decimals and percentage
values interchangeably.
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Geometry
Geometry skills in 6th grade should include angular measurement and
being able to define right angles, acute angles and obtuse angles.
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Worksheets Page
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