6adv.MATH.6.B
Calculate unit rates from rates in mathematical and real-world problems.
Grade 6 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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unit ratesratesmathematical problemsreal-world problems
Skills
- calculate (unit rates from rates in mathematical problems) #dok2
- calculate (unit rates from rates in real-world problems) #dok2
- analyze (relationships between rates and unit rates) #dok2
- apply (unit rate calculation to solve mathematical problems) #dok3
- apply (unit rate calculation to solve real-world problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the rate in a given mathematical or real-world problem. #dok1
- I can recognize when a unit rate is needed to solve a problem. #dok1
- I can calculate a unit rate when given a rate in a mathematical situation. #dok2
- I can calculate a unit rate when given a rate in a real-world situation. #dok2
- I can explain how to determine a unit rate from a rate. #dok2
- I can solve real-world problems by finding the unit rate. #dok3
- I can apply unit rates to make decisions in different contexts. #dok3
- I can justify my steps for calculating and using unit rates in problem solving. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Unit rates help compare values and solve problems by representing quantities per one unit.
- Understanding how to find and use unit rates is essential for solving mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates.
Essential Questions
- What is a unit rate, and how does it differ from a general rate?
- Why are unit rates useful in solving real-world problems?
- How can you calculate a unit rate given a rate from a mathematical or everyday situation?
- In what situations might finding a unit rate help you make better decisions?
- How can you check that your calculated unit rate makes sense for the problem context?