Study Techniques for Sixth-Grade Math
Sixth-grade mathematics is quite different and tougher compared to elementary level math and children get scared when they encounter tough math problem-solving lessons. Instead of guiding a child to follow a rote procedure which kills interest in math, sixth graders should be encouraged to develop their own strategies. This will motivate them to attempt math problem solving. But more importantly, sixth graders should take up regular and frequent math practice as it is the only real way of studying mathematics.
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Study Techniques For a Sixth-Grade Math Exam
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The first essential technique is to study and understand all the concepts laid out in your math text book thoroughly. If you cram the material without trying to understand the concept and learn by rote, you will forget whatever you had learned a few days after the exam. Understanding the concepts thoroughly and relentless math practice are the two ways of improving your sixth-grade math skills and remembering your material into the next semester.
Tips for Studying and Practicing Sixth-Grade Math
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If you are appearing for any sixth-grade math exam, complete all your memorization tasks at least two days before the exam so that you can practice problem solving. Flash cards are great helping tools for memorizing rules and formulas. You may revise your lecture notes and homework and rework given examples. A few days before the actual math exam, sit down with a study partner and solve problems. If you commit mistakes, go back to your material and restudy. You will learn a lot from your mistakes in this manner. However, don’t take the preparatory tests the night before your math exam, as it may confuse and scare you.
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Online Practice Quiz
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Make use of sixth-grade middle school mathematics practice quizzes, which are widely available and described in the websites of the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. It is possible to download these quizzes to your own blog or website. The multiple choice questions allow sixth graders to practice and brush up on their math skills. Numerous websites like SoftSchools.com provide in-depth math quizzes, games and worksheets on aspects like geometry, algebra and arithmetic. You can practice on these sites as well.
Self-Check Quizzes
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Apart from downloadable math quizzes, there are many interactive websites on the Internet offering self-check math quizzes or self-grading quizzes on each lesson in a sixth grader’s math textbook. Quiz takers are offered helpful hints if they get stuck on a particular problem and require extra assistance. These websites also provide instantaneous feedback, including particular page references. This allows a sixth grader to review his lesson skills on the spot. All he has to do is choose a particular chapter and proceed to problem solving. These online study tools also allow a sixth grader to take standardized practice tests that help him improve his math skills. Sixth graders in Texas can appear for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test program, where they will be tested on concepts they have learned, understood and applied for math problem solving.
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References
- The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Everyday Mathematics: Frequently Asked Questions
- PearsonAccess.Com: Grade 6 Study Guide Texas Assessment Of Knowledge And Skills: Mathematics
- Coolmath: How to Study for a Math Exam?
- Mathpower: Test Taking Tips for Math
- SoftSchools.com: Middle School Math – 6th Grade Math
- Glencoe Online: Mathematics Online Study Tools
