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Grade 6 Math Workbook with Answers
What is sixth grade math? The goal is to become more fluent in arithmetic (including fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, and negative numbers) and also to prepare prealgebra skills. Not all schools and teachers around the world cover the same topics in the same depth in 6th grade, yet at this stage the student is generally learning a variety of arithmetic and prealgebra skills. This sixth grade math workbook includes: order of operations; ratios and proportions; prime factorization (including factor trees and ladder diagrams); fractions, decimals, and percents; data analysis (including histograms, box-and-whisker, stem-and-leaf, and dot plots); negative numbers; exponents and squareroots; geometric figures and the coordinate plane; direct and inverse relationships; a first introduction to working with variables; financial mathematics; and other sixth grade math and prealgebra skills. The author, Chris McMullen, Ph.D., has over twenty years of experience teaching math skills to physics students. He prepared this workbook to share his strategies for applying arithmetic and prealgebra skills.
- GenresMathematicsNonfiction
338 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2019
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About the author
Chris McMullen
180 books319 followersDr. Chris McMullen has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. Dr. McMullen is also an author of math and science books. Whether in the classroom or as a writer, Dr. McMullen loves sharing knowledge and the art of motivating and engaging students.
Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Originally from California, Dr. McMullen earned his Master's degree from California State University, Northridge, where his thesis was in the field of electron spin resonance.
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
• engaging students in challenging ideas through creativity
• breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
• providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
• his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
• helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
As a physics teacher, Dr. McMullen observed that many students lack fluency in fundamental math skills. In an effort to help students of all ages and levels master basic math skills, he published a series of math workbooks on arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus called the Improve Your Math Fluency Series. Dr. McMullen has also published a variety of science books, including introductions to basic astronomy and chemistry concepts in addition to physics workbooks.
Dr. McMullen is very passionate about teaching. Many students and observers have been impressed with the transformation that occurs when he walks into the classroom, and the interactive engaged discussions that he leads during class time. Dr. McMullen is well-known for drawing monkeys and using them in his physics examples and problems, using his creativity to inspire students. A stressed-out student is likely to be told to throw some bananas at monkeys, smile, and think happy physics thoughts.
Dr. McMullen first published The Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volumes 1 and 2, to share his passion for the geometry and physics of the fourth dimension. Dr. McMullen has coauthored a half-dozen articles on current and future collider searches for large extra dimensions.
In addition to writing and teaching, Dr. McMullen enjoys Scrabble, golf, and chess.
Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Originally from California, Dr. McMullen earned his Master's degree from California State University, Northridge, where his thesis was in the field of electron spin resonance.
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
• engaging students in challenging ideas through creativity
• breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
• providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
• his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
• helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
As a physics teacher, Dr. McMullen observed that many students lack fluency in fundamental math skills. In an effort to help students of all ages and levels master basic math skills, he published a series of math workbooks on arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus called the Improve Your Math Fluency Series. Dr. McMullen has also published a variety of science books, including introductions to basic astronomy and chemistry concepts in addition to physics workbooks.
Dr. McMullen is very passionate about teaching. Many students and observers have been impressed with the transformation that occurs when he walks into the classroom, and the interactive engaged discussions that he leads during class time. Dr. McMullen is well-known for drawing monkeys and using them in his physics examples and problems, using his creativity to inspire students. A stressed-out student is likely to be told to throw some bananas at monkeys, smile, and think happy physics thoughts.
Dr. McMullen first published The Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volumes 1 and 2, to share his passion for the geometry and physics of the fourth dimension. Dr. McMullen has coauthored a half-dozen articles on current and future collider searches for large extra dimensions.
In addition to writing and teaching, Dr. McMullen enjoys Scrabble, golf, and chess.
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September 30, 2019
I received a copy of this book after winning it on a Goodreads giveaway.
While my youngest is now in 7th grade, he's been struggling with math for the past few years. We have been using this book to supplement what he is learning at school, and to give a bit more practice with some of the concepts he's been struggling with.
I'll be honest: I find that I'm going through it with him just as much for myself as for him. It's a good review of basics and helps with the "new" math that kids are learning, as opposed to the "old-fashioned" kind I learned back in the 80's.
Well put together with a nice, large font and plenty of room to work, this book is a terrific supplement for your child's math classes and an even better review for mom and dad. I'm looking into Chris McMullen's other books now, as well.
Thank you, Chris!
While my youngest is now in 7th grade, he's been struggling with math for the past few years. We have been using this book to supplement what he is learning at school, and to give a bit more practice with some of the concepts he's been struggling with.
I'll be honest: I find that I'm going through it with him just as much for myself as for him. It's a good review of basics and helps with the "new" math that kids are learning, as opposed to the "old-fashioned" kind I learned back in the 80's.
Well put together with a nice, large font and plenty of room to work, this book is a terrific supplement for your child's math classes and an even better review for mom and dad. I'm looking into Chris McMullen's other books now, as well.
Thank you, Chris!
October 2, 2019
Won this workbook through Goodreads Giveaway, gave to my elderly father who does crossword puzzles. This will keep him sharp now in Math. He is enjoying the challenge and is not insulted it is Grade 6, as it has been a long, long time since that grade.
September 24, 2019
A well organized book that provides math problems from order of operation to exponents. There is also a section on financial math.
October 23, 2019
Written in a way so that children and their parents can understand. Helpful tool for tutoring!
January 11, 2021
you are never finished when you have kids that are suppose to be in school. Use it as a reference book, a workbook for the kids, remind ourselves of the foundation of mathematics.
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