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Solving Proportions and Algebraic Proportional Reasoning
6th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
6 lessons
Goal
Solve unknown quantities in proportional equations using scaling, unit rates, and cross-multiplication strategies.
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Setting Up Proportional Equations from Word Problems
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Curriculum Framework
6th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
1
7 lessons
Foundations of Ratios and Visual Models
Understand ratios as multiplicative comparisons and use visual representations including tape diagrams and double number lines to model relationships.
2
8 lessons
Unit Rates, Speed, and Pricing Applications
Compute and interpret unit rates in diverse real-world contexts including unit pricing, speed, recipe scaling, and density.
3
6 lessons
Ratio Tables, Coordinate Graphing, and Constant of Proportionality
Construct and analyze tables of equivalent ratios, graph proportional relationships on the Cartesian plane, and interpret linear representations.
4
6 lessons
Solving Proportions and Algebraic Proportional Reasoning
Solve unknown quantities in proportional equations using scaling, unit rates, and cross-multiplication strategies.
5
6 lessons
Unequal Sharing and Proportional Division
Divide quantities into given part-to-part and part-to-whole ratios across two-part and multi-part sharing problems.
6
8 lessons
Percentage Foundations and Equivalence
Master percentages as rates per 100, convert fluently between benchmark fractions, decimals, and percents, and calculate core parts and wholes.
7
7 lessons
Real-World Percent Applications and Financial Math
Solve multi-step consumer and financial percent problems including sales tax, tips, discounts, markups, commissions, and percent change.
8
7 lessons
Dimensional Analysis and Measurement Conversions
Convert measurement units within and between metric and customary systems using ratio reasoning, scale factors, and algebraic unit cancellation.