Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 1

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Multiplication and Division

Definition

A multiplication expression is a mathematical phrase that involves multiplication, such as 5 × 7.

Description

Multiplication expressions are used to represent the multiplication of numbers in a concise form. For example, the expression 

6 × 8 

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Multiplication and Division

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A factor is a number that divides another number exactly without leaving a remainder.

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Multiplication and Division

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

Description

The quotient is the result obtained when one number is divided by another. For example, the quotient of 20 divided by 4 is 5. Understanding quotients is essential for solving problems involving division and for understanding concepts such as fractions and ratios. Quotients are used in various fields, including finance, engineering, and science, to model and solve real-world problems. Teaching students about quotients helps them develop a strong foundation in mathematics and enhances their ability to solve complex problems.

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Multiplication and Division

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Skip counting is the process of counting forward by numbers other than one, such as by 2s, 5s, or 10s.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

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A multiple is the product of a number and a whole number.

Description

Multiples are numbers obtained by multiplying a given number by a whole number. For example, the multiples of 3 include 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on. Understanding multiples is crucial for solving problems involving patterns, sequences, and divisibility. They are used in various real-world applications, such as scheduling, where events occur at regular intervals, and in computer science for data organization. Teaching students about multiples helps them identify patterns in numbers and develop their mathematical reasoning skills.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A division expression is a mathematical phrase that involves division, such as 12 ÷ 3.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

Skip counting is the process of counting forward by numbers other than one, such as by 2s, 5s, or 10s.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A multiplication expression is a mathematical phrase that involves multiplication, such as 5 × 7.

Description

Multiplication expressions are used to represent the multiplication of numbers in a concise form. For example, the expression 

6 × 8 

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

The distributive property states that multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products.

Description

The distributive property is a crucial concept in algebra and arithmetic, which states that 

a(b + c) = ab + ac

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Multiplication and Division

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The identity property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged.

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Multiplication and Division

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The associative property states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum or product.

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Multiplication and Division

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A fact family is a group of related mathematical facts using the same numbers.

Description

Fact families are sets of related addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, the fact family for 3, 4, and 12 includes the multiplication facts 

3 × 4 = 12 and 4 × 3 = 12

and the division facts 

12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3

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Multiplication and Division

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An odd number is a whole number that is not divisible by 2 with no remainder.

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Multiplication and Division

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The identity property of multiplication states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide the other exactly.

Description

The remainder is the leftover amount after dividing one number by another. For example, 

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Multiplication and Division

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The commutative property states that the order of numbers does not change their sum or product.

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Multiplication and Division

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An even number is exactly divisible by 2.

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Multiplication and Division

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An odd number is a whole number that is not divisible by 2 with no remainder.

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Multiplication and Division

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Multiplying is the process of combining equal groups to find the total number of items.

Description

Multiplying involves adding a number to itself a specified number of times to find the total. For example, 

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Multiplication and Division

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide the other exactly.

Description

The remainder is the leftover amount after dividing one number by another. For example, 

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Multiplication and Division

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Division is the operation of finding how many times one number is contained within another.

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Multiplication and Division

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Multiplication is the arithmetic operation of combining equal groups to find the total number of items.

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Multiplication and Division

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Dividing is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another.

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Multiplication and Division

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Dividing is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another.

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Multiplication and Division

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A true equation is a mathematical statement that asserts equality between two expressions that are equal.

Description

True equations are essential in mathematics as they represent accurate relationships between numbers and expressions. For example, the equation 

2 + 3 = 5 

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Multiplication and Division

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A false equation is a mathematical statement that shows equality between two expressions that are not equal.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

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Dividing is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

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A true equation is a mathematical statement that asserts equality between two expressions that are equal.

Description

True equations are essential in mathematics as they represent accurate relationships between numbers and expressions. For example, the equation 

2 + 3 = 5 

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Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

Multiplication is the arithmetic operation of combining equal groups to find the total number of items.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

Multiplying is the process of combining equal groups to find the total number of items.

Description

Multiplying involves adding a number to itself a specified number of times to find the total. For example, 

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Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

An odd number is a whole number that is not divisible by 2 with no remainder.

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Multiplication and Division

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A factor is a number that divides another number exactly without leaving a remainder.

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Multiplication and Division

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A division expression is a mathematical phrase that involves division, such as 12 ÷ 3.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A factor is a number that divides another number exactly without leaving a remainder.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A multiple is the product of a number and a whole number.

Description

Multiples are numbers obtained by multiplying a given number by a whole number. For example, the multiples of 3 include 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on. Understanding multiples is crucial for solving problems involving patterns, sequences, and divisibility. They are used in various real-world applications, such as scheduling, where events occur at regular intervals, and in computer science for data organization. Teaching students about multiples helps them identify patterns in numbers and develop their mathematical reasoning skills.

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Multiplication and Division

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Description

The product is the outcome of multiplication. For example, the product of 4 and 5 is 20. Understanding products is essential for solving problems involving multiplication and for understanding concepts such as area and volume. Products are used in various fields, including finance, engineering, and science, to model and solve real-world problems. Teaching students about products helps them develop a strong foundation in mathematics and enhances their ability to solve complex problems.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Description

The product is the outcome of multiplication. For example, the product of 4 and 5 is 20. Understanding products is essential for solving problems involving multiplication and for understanding concepts such as area and volume. Products are used in various fields, including finance, engineering, and science, to model and solve real-world problems. Teaching students about products helps them develop a strong foundation in mathematics and enhances their ability to solve complex problems.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A fact family is a group of related mathematical facts using the same numbers.

Description

Fact families are sets of related addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, the fact family for 3, 4, and 12 includes the multiplication facts 

3 × 4 = 12 and 4 × 3 = 12

and the division facts 

12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

A multiplication expression is a mathematical phrase that involves multiplication, such as 5 × 7.

Description

Multiplication expressions are used to represent the multiplication of numbers in a concise form. For example, the expression 

6 × 8 

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

An array is a systematic arrangement of objects, typically in rows and columns.

Topic

Multiplication and Division

Definition

The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Description

The product is the outcome of multiplication. For example, the product of 4 and 5 is 20. Understanding products is essential for solving problems involving multiplication and for understanding concepts such as area and volume. Products are used in various fields, including finance, engineering, and science, to model and solve real-world problems. Teaching students about products helps them develop a strong foundation in mathematics and enhances their ability to solve complex problems.

Students use their knowledge of division facts to solve one-step equations.

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Students use their knowledge of division facts to solve one-step equations.

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Students use their knowledge of division facts to solve one-step equations.

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This tutorial provides an overview of solving one-step division equations.

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This tutorial provides an overview of solving one-step division equations.

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This tutorial provides an overview of solving one-step division equations.

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In this game, students use their basic facts to solve division equations.

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