Math for Lifelong Learning Grade 6

Chapter 1
Whole Numbers

Suggested Time Allotment: 20 days
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STAGE 1: DESIRED RESULTS

Content Standards
​The learner is able to demonstrate understanding of real-life applications of the concept of whole numbers and exponents.
Performance Standard
The learner is
  • able to apply knowledge of whole numbers, exponents and their properties.
  • able to apply knowledge of application of the GEMDAS Rule.
Essential Questions​
  • What real-life objects can be associated with whole numbers?​
  • How do you perform the different operations involving numbers?
 Essential Understanding
  • Whole numbers are used in order to indicate the number of objects in a given set.
  • You apply the GEMDAS Rule in performing different operations on whole numbers.
Topics
Objectives​
Values Integration
Lesson 1
Working with Whole Numbers
  • Understand the properties of numbers involving addition and multiplication
  • Perform the four fundamental operations on numbers
  • Express numbers using exponents
  • Accuracy in solving problems
  • Awareness of helpful study habits
  • Resourcefulness
Lesson 2
More on Operations and Math Applications
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  • Apply the GEMDAS Rule in simplifying mathematical expressions
  • Solve problems involving electricity consumption, water consumption, and time
  • Patience in solving problems
  • Hardwork
  • Respect for rules

STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Pre-Assessment
  • Recall of formulas for solving the area of plane figures
Formative Assessment
  • On the Road to Learning
  • Creating My Math Word Corner
  • Understanding What I Learned
  • Showing What I Have Learned
    • Accomplishing the Standard
    • Extending Beyond the Standard
  • Boardwork
  • Practice exercises
  • Drills
  • Assignments
  • Seatworks
Summative Assessment
  • GRASPS performance task
  • Living with Math
  • Projects
  • Assessing My Skills
  • Teacher-made chapter tests
  • Long tests

STAGE 3: LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Lesson 1: Working with Whole Numbers
Lesson 2: More on Operations and Math Applications
Answer Key