C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource
Marking Period 3: Expressions and Equations
Marking Period 3 includes 4 topics of study, listed below. This resource is for Topic 2.
Topic 1
Introducing Algebraic
Expressions
Topic 2
Properties and
Equivalency
Topic 3
Topic 4
Equations and
Inequalities
Relationships between
Variables
Learning Goals by Common Core State Standard
Topic
Properties and
Equivalency
Students will be able to...
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Find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple of two whole numbers.
Write equivalent expressions by applying mathematical properties.
Identify when two expressions are equivalent.
Instructional videos in the hyperlinks above are meant to support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.
The Common Core State Standards require a balance of three fundamental
components that result in rigorous mathematics acquisition: deep conceptual
understanding, procedural skill, and mathematical applications and modeling.
RIGOR
Deep
Conceptual
Understanding
Properties and Equivalency
Applications
and Modeling
Procedural
Skill
Students will
reason about the
relationship
between factors
and multiples to
solve problems.
Students will build
accuracy when
identifying when two
expressions are
equivalent.
Students will apply
mathematical
properties to
generate
equivalent
expressions.
C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource Page
Marking Period 3: Expressions and Equations
Topic 2: Properties and Equivalency
Learning Experiences by Common Core State Standard
In school, your child will…
Topic 2: Properties and Equivalency
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Determine the least common multiple or the greatest
common factor between two numbers.
o Find multiples using tables and number lines
Example: Hot dogs are sold in packs of 8 and Buns
are sold in packs of 6.
o
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Organizing factors using Venn diagrams and tables
Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent
expressions.
o Example: Apply the distributive property to the
expression 3 (2 + x) to produce the equivalent
expression 6 + 3x.
At home, your child can…
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Look at two different items that are packaged in different quantities and
determine how many packages would be needed to buy an equal amount
of both.
o Hamburger patties and buns
o Paper plates and plastic cups
o Luncheon meat and cheese
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Plan different groupings for quantities of objects.
o How many different ways can 24 stickers and 18 pieces of candy
be grouped with no extras?
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Create as many different equivalent expressions as possible for a given
expression.
o 72  45  3(24  15)  9(8  5)
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Find as much different expressions as possible to describe the area or
perimeter of a given rectangle.
o The perimeter of an 8 ft by 12 ft rectangle can be written
2(8  12) or 8  8  12  12 or 16  24 , etc.
Additional Practice
 Greatest Common Factor with a Venn Diagram (practice)
 Factors (game)
 Least Common Multiple with a Venn Diagram (practice)
 Factors and Multiples Jeopardy (game)
 Factors Billionaire (game)
 GCF and LCM Word Problems (practice)
 MP3 Topic 2, Properties and Equivalency (Flexbook)
Additional Practice links support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.