Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 10: Math Is...Standard MPP.3

Lesson 10.110.1 · Part II

Start hereWords, worked example, and sentence starters

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Learning target I can find applications of math outside of school — in professions like being a chef, in hobbies like gardening, and around my own house.

Start hereWords for this lesson

Read each word before you begin. Say it out loud.

WordWhat it meansExample
professionSpanish: profesión A job someone is trained to do, like chef, nurse, or carpenter. A chef prices a menu; a nurse measures a dose; a carpenter cuts to length.
inventorySpanish: inventario The supply of items a business keeps on hand, tracked by counting. The kitchen counts 40 lb of flour and 12 dozen eggs on hand.
portionSpanish: porción The measured amount of food served to one person. Each bowl of soup uses 2 cups of broth — one person's serving.
areaSpanish: área The amount of flat space a surface covers, measured in square units. A 4 ft by 2 ft planter covers 8 square feet of ground.
volumeSpanish: volumen The amount of space something fills, measured in cubic units. 4 ft × 2 ft × 1 ft of soil = 8 cubic feet.

Say it and write itSentence starters

Finish each sentence out loud with a partner. Then use them in your writing.

Word bank professioninventoryportionareavolume

Watch outA common mistake

Believing math only 'counts' when it happens in a classroom — and walking past the calculating, measuring, and projecting inside jobs, hobbies, and chores every day.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 10: Math Is...Standard MPP.3

Lesson 10.110.1 · Part II

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Learning target I can find applications of math outside of school — in professions like being a chef, in hobbies like gardening, and around my own house.

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Sandwiches110Cheese (slices)2?× ?× ?
    Each sandwich uses 2 slices of cheese.

    A chef makes 10 sandwiches. Each sandwich uses 2 slices of cheese. How many slices of cheese does the chef need?

    Show your work

    Hint Multiply the sandwiches by the slices in one sandwich.

    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    6 ft1 ft2 ft

    A planter is 6 feet long, 2 feet wide and 1 foot deep. How many cubic feet of soil fill it?

    Show your work

    Hint Multiply length × width × depth.

    Final answer:
  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A planter is 4 feet long and 3 feet wide. What is its area?

    Show your work

    Hint Area covers flat space. Multiply the length by the width.

    Final answer:
How did it go? ☐ 4 · I can teach it☐ 3 · I've got it☐ 2 · I need a hint☐ 1 · I need help
Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 10: Math Is...Standard MPP.3

Lesson 10.110.1 · Part II

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Learning target I can find applications of math outside of school — in professions like being a chef, in hobbies like gardening, and around my own house.

Part 1Understand the idea
  1. 1Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    A planter is 5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Ana says she needs 10 cubic feet of soil. Which statement is correct?

    1. AAna forgot the depth. She needs 30 cubic feet.
    2. BAna is right. She needs 10 cubic feet.
    3. CAna should add: 5 + 2 + 3 = 10 cubic feet.
    Show your work
Part 2Apply it
  1. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Customers590Soup orders1?× ?× ?
    1 out of every 5 customers orders soup.

    A cafe expects 90 customers. 1 out of every 5 customers orders soup. Each bowl uses 3 cups of broth. How many cups of broth are needed?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  2. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Tacos118Chicken (oz)2?× ?× ?
    Each taco uses 2 ounces of chicken.

    A chef makes 18 tacos. Each taco uses 2 ounces of chicken. How many ounces of chicken does the chef need?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
How did it go? ☐ 4 · I can teach it☐ 3 · I've got it☐ 2 · I need a hint☐ 1 · I need help
Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 10: Math Is...Standard MPP.3

Lesson 10.110.1 · Part II

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Mastery check☐ Exceeds☐ Meets target☐ Needs practice
Name Date Period

Learning target I can find applications of math outside of school — in professions like being a chef, in hobbies like gardening, and around my own house.

  1. 1Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    A gardener has 60 cubic feet of soil. Planter A is 5 by 4 by 2 feet. Planter B is 6 by 3 by 3 feet. Can she fill both planters?

    1. ANo. Together they need 94 cubic feet.
    2. BYes. Each planter needs less than 60 cubic feet.
    3. CYes. Their areas add to 38 square feet.
    Show your work
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    Customers6150Pancake orders1?× ?× ?
    1 out of every 6 customers orders pancakes.

    A diner expects 150 customers. 1 out of every 6 customers orders pancakes. Each order uses 3 eggs. How many eggs are needed?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    At home, a bedroom floor is 12 feet long and 10 feet wide. Carpet costs $4 for each square foot. How much does carpet for the whole floor cost?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
How did it go? ☐ 4 · I can teach it☐ 3 · I've got it☐ 2 · I need a hint☐ 1 · I need help