Expressions 6th Grade Math Intervention Unit

A 6th grade math intervention unit on expressions, ready to use for skill gaps in properties of operations, the distributive property, exponents, order of operations, equivalent expressions, and writing and evaluating algebraic expressions. It gives you a simple way to identify exactly where students are struggling, provide targeted instruction and practice, and monitor their progress.

It is meant for small-group math intervention, RTI/MTSS, remediation, tutoring or additional practice. Students work through varied practice, real-world applications and common mistakes to build a stronger understanding of each skill.

Skills covered

• Properties of operations (commutative, associative and identity)
• The distributive property
• Whole number exponents
• Order of operations with exponents
• Equivalent expressions
• Writing algebraic expressions
• Evaluating algebraic expressions

What each skill includes

• Skill review. Key concepts, guided practice and student self-assessment help you reteach the skill and quickly see where confusion remains.
• Extra practice. Varied questions, applications and mathematical reasoning for independent practice, partner work, small groups, tutoring or continued remediation.
• Error analysis. Students identify, explain and correct common mistakes. You see the misconceptions behind student answers, as well as whether an answer is right or wrong.
• Progress tracking. Record student performance by skill to monitor growth and determine next steps.

Pre and post assessments

A pre-assessment helps you identify specific skill gaps before you start, and a post-assessment measures student growth after intervention. Both print and Google Forms versions are included.

Intervention planning tools

Three small-group planning sheets help you organize:

• Students who need intervention
• Skills each student or group needs to target
• Small-group instruction
• Progress over time

The sheets are especially helpful when intervention is provided by multiple adults, including classroom teachers, interventionists, assistants, tutors or other support staff.

How to use it

You don’t have to use the unit from beginning to end. Start with the pre-assessment, identify the gaps, and assign only the skills each student needs. Each skill can be taught on its own, so you can differentiate without having every student complete the entire unit.

Use the pages for:

• Small-group math intervention
• RTI or MTSS support
• Targeted reteaching
• Math remediation
• Tutoring
• Independent or partner practice
• Expressions and exponents review
• Test preparation

Good to know

The unit is editable, so you can adjust the materials to better meet the needs of your students.

Quick facts

• Grade: 6
• CCSS: 6.EE.A.1, 6.EE.A.2a, 6.EE.A.2c, 6.EE.A.3, 6.EE.A.4, 6.EE.B.6
• Answer key: included
• Editable PowerPoint: included

Bundles and related resources

The complete 6th Grade Math Intervention Program is also available. The full program includes:

• Unit 1: Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals
• Unit 2: Fraction Operations and Integer Concepts
• Unit 3: Ratios, Rates and Percents
• Unit 4: Expressions
• Unit 5: Equations and Inequalities
• Unit 6: Geometry
• Unit 7: Data Displays and Measures of Center

This unit aligns with my 6th Grade Expressions Curriculum Unit.

Free resources

Get my free checklist for identifying why students are struggling and prioritizing intervention without more testing.

Terms of use

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