6th Grade Math

Ratios, proportions, and algebraic thinking for sixth grade students.

Understanding RatiosIntroduction to ProportionsAlgebraic Thinking: Expressions and Variables
Solving Ratio and Proportion ProblemsUsing Variables to Write and Solve EquationsRecognizing Patterns and Relationships
Using Ratios in Cooking and RecipesProportions in Maps and ModelsAlgebra in Everyday Decisions
Breaking Down Word ProblemsChecking Your Answers
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Practical Applications

Algebra in Everyday Decisions

How Algebra Helps You

Algebra can help you solve problems like figuring out how much money you’ll have after saving or spending, or how long it takes to get somewhere.

Making Smart Choices

Use algebraic thinking to compare deals, calculate savings, or plan how to spend your allowance.

Try It Yourself

Next time you shop, write a simple equation to see how many items you can afford or what the total cost will be.

Examples

  • If you have \$20 and each book costs \$4, you can buy \(x\) books, so \(4x = 20\).

  • If you save \$3 a week, after \(n\) weeks you’ll have \(3n\) dollars.

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