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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Study Strategies

Checking Your Answers

Why Check Your Work?

Double-checking helps catch simple mistakes and makes sure your answer makes sense.

How to Check

  • Plug your answer back into the original problem to see if it works
  • Ask yourself: does this answer make sense in real life?
  • Look for units and make sure they match

Checking your work builds confidence and helps you learn from errors.

Examples

  • After solving for x, put your answer back in the equation to see if both sides match.

  • Ask: if you bought 100 pizzas for \$10, does that seem right? If not, check your math!