LEARN · PRACTICE · EXPLORE

Texas Grade 6 Math

Texas Grade 6 Math: explore grade-level lessons, worksheets, and learning references. Check the curriculum source and choose practice for your next skill.

Focused lessons · Useful practice · Clear next steps

Texas Grade 6 Math Skill Quizzes

Short, focused quizzes, pick one skill, answer 10 questions, get instant scoring and full solutions, then jump to the matching lesson. Each opens right here.

Texas STAAR Grade 6 Math Snapshot

STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
6full practice tests
100minute timer each
No calculatorcalculator policy

Texas Grade 6: connect practice to a classroom target

Use the current Texas curriculum document to check the expectation your class is studying. The topic directory provides general lessons; it is not a complete state alignment. These selected learning references give you more precise ideas to compare with an assignment. Common Core-style codes are Common Core references, and other codes come from the existing planning reference. Confirm current state wording and placement before treating either as an official local requirement.

6.1(B)
use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution
6.2(A)
classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers
6.3(A)
recognize that dividing by a rational number and multiplying by its reciprocal result in equivalent values
6.4(A)
compare two rules verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically in the form of y = ax or y = x + a in order to differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships
6.5(A)
represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions
6.6(A)
identify independent and dependent quantities from tables and graphs

Choose practice from the explanation

Ask the student to explain one of the ideas above with a drawing, model, table, or short calculation. If the explanation is unclear, open the related lesson before assigning a mixed test. If the idea is understood but the calculation is unreliable, choose a focused worksheet and review the strategy afterward.

Keep the classroom target, the resource used, and the next step together in a study note. A topic quiz can guide review; its score is not an official state performance level. Revisit the skill in a new context after a few days.

Texas Grade 6 Math Topics

Student-friendly Grade 6 math skills connected to the Texas standards, each tagged with its STAAR standard code and a focused lesson.

STAAR standard codes

Texas Grade 6 Math Standards

The official Texas Grade 6 math standards, grouped by domain with the exact code and description for each expectation.

6.1

  • 6.1(A)apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
  • 6.1(B)use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution
  • 6.1(C)select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems
  • 6.1(D)communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate
  • 6.1(E)create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas
  • 6.1(F)analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas;
  • 6.1(G)display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

6.2

  • 6.2(A)classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers
  • 6.2(B)identify a number, its opposite, and its absolute value
  • 6.2(C)locate, compare, and order integers and rational numbers using a number line
  • 6.2(D)order a set of rational numbers arising from mathematical and real-world contexts;
  • 6.2(E)extend representations for division to include fraction notation such as a/b represents the same number as a ÷ b where b ≠ 0

6.3

  • 6.3(A)recognize that dividing by a rational number and multiplying by its reciprocal result in equivalent values
  • 6.3(B)determine, with and without computation, whether a quantity is increased or decreased when multiplied by a fraction, including values greater than or less than one
  • 6.3(C)represent integer operations with concrete models and connect the actions with the models to standardized algorithms
  • 6.3(D)add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers fluently;
  • 6.3(E)multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently

6.4

  • 6.4(A)compare two rules verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically in the form of y = ax or y = x + a to differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships
  • 6.4(B)apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to solve prediction and comparison of real-world problems involving ratios and rates
  • 6.4(C)give examples of ratios as multiplicative comparisons of two quantities describing the same attribute
  • 6.4(D)give examples of rates as the comparison by division of two quantities having different attributes, including rates as quotients
  • 6.4(E)represent ratios and percents with concrete models, fractions, and decimals
  • 6.4(F)represent benchmark fractions and percents such as 1%, 10%, 25%, 33 1/3%, and multiples of these values using 10 by 10 grids, strip diagrams, number lines, and numbers
  • 6.4(G)generate equivalent forms of fractions, decimals, and percents using real-world problems, including problems that involve money;
  • 6.4(H)convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates

6.5

  • 6.5(A)represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions
  • 6.5(B)solve real-world problems to find the whole given a part and the percent, to find the part given the whole and the percent, and to find the percent given the part and the whole, including the use of concrete and pictorial models;
  • 6.5(C)use equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents to show equal parts of the same whole

6.6

  • 6.6(A)identify independent and dependent quantities from tables and graphs
  • 6.6(B)write an equation that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities from a table;
  • 6.6(C)represent a given situation using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form y = kx or y = x + b

6.7

  • 6.7(A)generate equivalent numerical expressions using order of operations, including whole number exponents and prime factorization
  • 6.7(B)distinguish between expressions and equations verbally, numerically, and algebraically
  • 6.7(C)determine if two expressions are equivalent using concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations;
  • 6.7(D)generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties

6.8

  • 6.8(A)extend previous knowledge of triangles and their properties to include the sum of angles of a triangle, the relationship between the lengths of sides and measures of angles in a triangle, and determining when three lengths form a triangle
  • 6.8(B)model area formulas for parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles by decomposing and rearranging parts of these shapes
  • 6.8(C)write equations that represent problems related to the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and volume of right rectangular prisms where dimensions are positive rational numbers;
  • 6.8(D)determine solutions for problems involving the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and volume of right rectangular prisms where dimensions are positive rational numbers

6.9

  • 6.9(A)write one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems
  • 6.9(B)represent solutions for one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities on number lines;
  • 6.9(C)write corresponding real-world problems given one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities

6.10

  • 6.10(A)model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts;
  • 6.10(B)determine if the given value(s) make(s) one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities true

6.11

  • 6.11The student applies mathematical process standards to use coordinate geometry to identify locations on a plane. The student is expected to graph points in all four quadrants using ordered pairs of rational numbers

6.12

  • 6.12(A)represent numeric data graphically, including dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots
  • 6.12(B)use the graphical representation of numeric data to describe the center, spread, and shape of the data distribution
  • 6.12(C)summarize numeric data with numerical summaries, including the mean and median (measures of center) and the range and interquartile range (IQR) (measures of spread), and use these summaries to describe the center, spread, and shape of the data distribution;
  • 6.12(D)summarize categorical data with numerical and graphical summaries, including the mode, the percent of values in each category (relative frequency table), and the percent bar graph, and use these summaries to describe the data distribution

6.13

  • 6.13(A)interpret numeric data summarized in dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots;
  • 6.13(B)distinguish between situations that yield data with and without variability

6.14

  • 6.14(A)compare the features and costs of a checking account and a debit card offered by different local financial institutions
  • 6.14(B)distinguish between debit cards and credit cards
  • 6.14(C)balance a check register that includes deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
  • 6.14(D)explain why it is important to establish a positive credit history
  • 6.14(E)describe the information in a credit report and how long it is retained
  • 6.14(F)describe the value of credit reports to borrowers and to lenders
  • 6.14(G)explain various methods to pay for college, including through savings, grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study;
  • 6.14(H)compare the annual salary of several occupations requiring various levels of post-secondary education or vocational training and calculate the effects of the different annual salaries on lifetime income

Standards: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Official source ↗

Texas STAAR Grade 6 Math FAQ

What is the STAAR Grade 6 math test?

The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) is Texas's Grade 6 mathematics assessment. The linked activities are independent Grade 6 practice. Their question count, timer, scoring, and item types may differ from the official assessment. Use the directions inside each activity.

Can I use a calculator?

Texas’s standard STAAR policy does not permit calculators on grades 3–7 mathematics, except eligible accommodations. Check the STAAR calculator policy with your school before testing.

How long is each practice test?

Read the timer and question count shown in the practice activity you open. These are practice settings, not a statement of the official assessment’s duration or scoring.

Is it free?

The linked general practice and topic resources are available separately from optional books. Check each activity’s directions and access requirements. The study guide and bundle are optional next steps.

Grade 6 Math in Other States

Explore Grade 6 math standards, practice tests, and worksheets for every state.

Make This Your Texas STAAR Starting Point

Take a timed practice test, find your weakest topic, and study it with the linked lessons, worksheets, and the STAAR study guide.

Start a practice test

A USEFUL NEXT STEP

Texas Grade 6 Math: study questions

How should I choose a Grade 6 math study target?

Choose a current classroom target, find the matching learning reference, and use a lesson or available practice resource to check understanding. State documents control local wording and placement; shared reference codes are not a certified crosswalk.

Are these activities official state assessments?

These are independently published learning resources. A practice score does not predict or replace an official state score. Use the directions in each activity and consult your school for official testing and accommodation rules.

Resources from Effortless Math · Editorial standards