CCSS PrBL Curriculum Map: Grade 6
The following sample Problem Based Learning (PrBL) curriculum map is modeled after the
scope and sequence shown below. Each of the tasks are mapped to the ​
Common Core State
Standards ​
and can be found online. Note that this curriculum map only outlines the problem
progression and does NOT address student-centered scaffolding, which is a crucial aspect of
an effective math classroom. For student-centered scaffolding ideas and sample tasks, go
here​
.
Unit/Problems
Content Standards (CCSS)
Intro Unit (5 days)​
nt
One Rod Tall ​
(Fawn)
Cross Totals ​
(MARS)
Security Camera ​
(MARS)
UNIT: Rational Numbers and
Days
5
6-RP
6-NS
6-RP, 6-G
6-NS.5,6,7,8, 6-G.3
1
1
3
15
Absolute Value
Hot Summer, Cold Winter
(Yummymath)
Which rides can you go on​
? (Robert)
Smallest & Largest ​
(Fawn)
6.NS.5, 6.NS.6, 6.NS.7
3
6-NS.7
6-NS.2,5,6
2
1
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
UNIT: Fractions and Decimals
Firefighter Unit Conversions
(Firefighter Math)
Pennies to Heaven ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
How tall is Mini-me? ​
(Robert)
New-Tritional Info ​
(Mathalicious)
9
6-NS.1,2,3
6-NS.1,8
15
1
6-NS.3
1
6-NS.3
1
6-NS.3, 6-RP.3d
2
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
UNIT: Ratio
Partial Product ​
(Dan)
The Bone Collector ​
(Dan)
Amazon Percent Discount ​
(Dan)
Super Bear ​
(Dan)
Sugar Packets ​
(Dan)
Which carrots should you buy?
(Robert)
Coke v. Sprite​
(Dan)
Nana’s Chocolate Milk ​
(Dan)
Finals Week ​
(Dan)
The Pluto Files ​
(Geoff)
Bolt​
(Dan)
Shower v. Bath ​
(Dan)
Speed of Light ​
(Dan)
10
6-RP.1,2,3a, 3c, 6-NS.3c
6-RP.2
6-RP.2
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.2,3
15
1
1
1
1
1
1
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.2
6-RP.2,3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
0
Project
Lemonade Stand ​
(Robert)
UNIT: Quantitative Relationships
Prices, Proportions and Percents
How much should I spend
(Yummymath)
Pizza Deals ​
(Robert)
Fort Steuben ​
(Dan)
Ticket Options ​
(Robert)
5
6-RP.1,2,3
5
6-RP.2, 3, 6-EE.9, 6-G
6-RP.1,2,3, 6-EE.9
6-RP.3
20
2
1
6-RP.2,3
6-RP.3
6-RP.2,3
1
1
1
Sharing Costs: Traveling to School
(MARS)
King Clutch​
(Dane)
Pain Relief​
(Dan)
Neptune​
(Dan)
Leaky Faucet ​
(Dan)
Split Time ​
(Dan)
Print Job​
(Dan)
6-RP.2,3
3
6.RP.3.c​
,​
5.NF.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
6-RP.3
1
1
2
1
1
1
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
4
UNIT: Expressions
Story Math ​
(Malke)
Year of the Snake​
(Yummymath)
Watch Out For Parentheses
(Illustrative Mathematics)
Factor Dominoes ​
(Malke)
Rectangle Perimeter ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Laws of Arithmetic ​
(MARS)
6-EE.1,2,3,4, 6-NS.4
6-EE.2
6-NS.4
6-EE
15
1
1
½
6-NS.4
6-EE
1
1
6-EE, 6-G
3
UNIT: Equations and Inequalities
Edges, Faces, and Vertices ​
(Avery)
Log Ride ​
(Illustrative Mathematics)
Firefighter Allocation ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Morning Walk ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Fishing Adventures ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
6-EE.5,6,7,8
6-EE.2, 5,6,7
6-EE.5
6-EE.6,7
20
2
1
2
6-EE.7
1
6-EE.8
1
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
7½
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
13
Modeling Unit
3
Fire behavior and spread (​
Firefighter
Math)
3
UNIT: Formulas and Graphs
Chocolate Bar Sales ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Life-sized Human Graphing ​
(Julie)
Computing Volume Progression 1
(​
Illustrative Mathematics)
Computing Volume Progression 2
(Illustrative Mathematics)
6-EE.9, 6-NS.8, 8-SP.4, 6-G.2
6-EE.9
7
2
6-NS.8
6-G.2
1
1
6-G.2
1
Computing Volume Progression 3
(Illustrative Mathematics)
Computing Volume Progression 4
(Illustrative Mathematics)
6-G.2
1
6-G.2
1
6-SP.1,2,3,4,5
6-SP.1
15
2
6-SP.1,2,3,4,5
6-SP.1,2,3,4,5
6-SP.2,4
2
3
2
6-SP.1,2,3,4,5
6-SP-2,5d
2
2
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
UNIT: Statistics
Buttons: Statistical Questions
(Illustrative Mathematics)
Suzi’s Company ​
(MARS)
Mean, Mediam, Mode, Range ​
(MARS)
Puppy Weights ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Candy Bars ​
(MARS)
Electoral College ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
UNIT: Geometry
Hexagon Heirarchy ​
(Christopher)
Burn Area and Perimeter ​
(Firefighter
Math)
Banana Bread ​
(Illustrative
Mathematics)
Dollar Wall ​
(Dan)
Irregular Shape Math Hunt ​
(Julie)
Fruit Boxes (MARS)
Smoothie Box ​
(MARS)
Candle Boxes ​
(MARS)
Bubble Wrap ​
(Dan)
Designing: Candy Cartons ​
(MARS)
2
6-G.1,2,3,4
G-1,3
6-G.1,3
15
1
2
6-G.2
1
6-G.1
G-G.1
6-G.2,4
6-G.2,4
6-G.2,4
6-G.1
6-G.1,4
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
[remediation, extension, assessment,
skill practice]
2
Project
California Wildfires ​
(Yummymath)
5
5.NF, 6.RP.3, 6.G.1, 7.RP.3, 7.G.1
3