Name: __________________________________

Learning Contract for Compacted (Proficient) Students

6th Grade Unit 5: Geometry
MGSE6.G.1 Find area of right triangles, other triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons
by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply
these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
MGSE6.G.2 Find the volume of a right rectangular prism with fractional edge lengths
by packing it with unit cubes of the appropriate unit fraction edge lengths (1/2 u), and
show that the volume is the same as would be found by multiplying the edge lengths
of the prism. Apply the formulas V = (length) x (width) x (height) and V= (area of
base) x (height) to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with fractional edge
lengths in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
MGSE6.G.3 Draw polygons in the coordinate plane given coordinates for the vertices;
use coordinates to find the length of a side joining points with the same first
coordinate or the same second coordinate. Apply these techniques in the context of
solving real-world and mathematical problems.
MGSE6.G.4 Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles
and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures. Apply these
techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Rules for Working on Individual Contracts:
1. Stay on task at all times with the activities you have chosen, whether in the
classroom or in another area of the school.
2. Ask for help during independent work time not while the teacher is teaching.
3. If you are unable to ask for help and cannot move on, choose a different activity
until a teacher is available to assist or answer questions.
4. Use quiet, respectful behavior at all times. NEVER brag about using the contract
because every student needs a different type of learning plan.
5. Enter and leave the room quietly and have permission from a teacher.
6. Complete all required independent activities first before completing the choice
activities.
7. If contract is broken, you agree to complete the assignments that the rest of the
class completed in a timely manner.
8. This contract must be completed within a two week period unless otherwise noted
by the teacher.
9. The contracted assignments will be graded based on accuracy always, and
creativity, neatness, and presentation when appropriate. See rubrics for some
assignments below.

I, _____________________________, promise to complete all required activities

on this learning contract. I will choose activities that fit my interests and
will work on them independently. I also promise to follow the contract rules.

Student Signature__________________________
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Date:

Teacher Signature__________________________
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Required by the Teacher: activities that are completed with the class

Whole group lessons related to questions missed on the pretest

Mini-lessons for the whole class
Performance Task: Rectangle Wrap-Around
Homework assignments for math

Required Independent Activities: activities that you must complete

individually
Three of the Four Corners of the Tic-Tac-Toe board
Boxing Bracelets Task
Volume Poster (rubric included)
Coordinate House (rubric included)

Student Choice Activities: activities that you may choose from to complete
Choose 3 from the Tic-Tac-Toe
3D Figures Presentation (rubric included)

Adapted from Georgia DOE Standards of Excellence Framework

Rectangle Wrap-Around Task

Name ________________________________________ Date ___________________________
1. On your geoboard, make a square with an area of nine square units. Record it on the
given geoboard.
a. Determine its length and its width.______________________
b. Write a formula for the area of the square.
___________________________________________________
c. Divide the square in half by drawing a diagonal in the
square.
d. What two congruent shapes have you made?
_________________________________________________
e. What is the area of one triangle? ______________________
f. Explain how you found the area of one triangle. Show all work on the geoboard.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Make a different rectangle on your geoboard. Record it on
the given geoboard.
a. Determine its length and its width.______________________
b. Write a formula for the area of the rectangle.
___________________________________________________
c. Divide the rectangle in half by drawing a diagonal in the
square.
d. What two congruent shapes have you made?
_________________________________________________
e. What is the area of one triangle? ______________________
f. Explain how you found the area of one triangle. Show all work on the geoboard.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Make another different rectangle on your geoboard. How

would you find the area of a triangle created in your rectangle
by a diagonal? Explain how you found the area of the triangle.
Record your work on the geoboard.
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4. What do patterns do you notice about finding the area of a triangle?
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5. What is a formula we could use to find the area of a triangle?
________________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Use the formula to find the area of the triangles below. Use another method to find the
area of
each
triangle.
Verify
that the area
is the
same using
both
methods.
Show
all work.

7. Use a straight edge to draw a parallelogram in one of

grids at the bottom of the page.

the

8. Carefully cut out your parallelogram.

9. Follow a line on the graph paper to cut off a triangle from one end of your
parallelogram. See the diagram below.
10. Slide the triangle to the opposite side of your parallelogram. Show transformation on
the picture to the right.
What shape is formed? ________________
11. What are the dimensions of the shape? ________________
What is the area? _____________
12. Do you think this will always work? Explain your thinking.
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13.
grid
to

different parallelogram. Find the area of the area of the parallelogram.

Use the
paper
below
draw a

Geometry Tic-Tac-Toe Board

Which would be hardest to
solve and why?
1. Area of triangle with a
base of 2 and a height
of 17.
2. Surface Area of cube
with side length 6.5
3. Volume of prism with
length of .5, height
of .25, and width of .
75

Write a letter explaining

how to graph a rectangle on
the coordinate plane. Be
sure to mention what the
coordinates of the figure
are.

Help a friend determine the

necessary amount of
packaging stuffing to fill a
rectangular prism box with
a length of 2.5, a width of
3.67 and a height of 2.

Create a game to review

area, volume and
coordinate plane. Add in
surface are once a lesson is
taught.

Make your own figure

composed of at least three
different shapes. Assign the
figure logical dimensions
and calculate the area.

Draw a picture to explain

the difference in volume,
area and surface area.

Write a play to act out the

difference between volume,
surface area and area.

Which figure has the most

area? Use logical reasoning
and estimation to determine
a possible answer. Then
calculate for an exact
answer.
Figure 1: Triangle with a
base of 6 and height of 6.
Figure 2: Trapezoid with
bases of 2 and 3, and a
height of 6.

Create your own I have

who has game using
geometry vocabulary. Be
sure to include the following
terms: vertex, surface area,
area, volume, edge, twodimensional, threedimensional, parallelogram,
quadrilateral, face, base,
polygon, and prism.

Adapted from Georgia DOE Standards of Excellence Framework

Boxing Bracelets Task

You are the owner of a prestigious jewelry store that sells popular bracelets. They are
packaged in boxes that measure 8.3 centimeters by 11 centimeters by 2.5
centimeters.
Part I.
1. Sketch a drawing of the box and label its dimensions.

2. Estimate the volume of the bracelet box.

3. Find the volume of the bracelet box. Be sure to show all of your work.

Part II.
Suppose the company that makes your boxes is out of the ones that you usually purchase. They
have offered to send you another size box for the same cost. The three different boxes that you
may choose from have two of the dimensions the same as your regular box, but increase one of
the dimensions by exactly 1 centimeter.
1. List the dimensions of three boxes they are offering to send.

2. Make a prediction of which box you would order if you wanted the largest possible increase
in volume.
A. Explain with details how you could be certain of which dimension you should increase.

B. Test your prediction.

C. Was your prediction correct? Why or why not?

3. Make a sketch of the new box and label its dimensions and find the volume of the new
box. Show all of your work. Volume ________________

4. What is the difference of the volume of the original box and the volume of the new box?

Volume Poster Instruction and Rubric

Volume Poster Instructions:
You will create a detailed poster to present examples of how to solve volume problems.
The poster must include at least the examples and a detailed use of the volume formula
which is clearly presented. You can pick from the following figures: cube, rectangular
prism, triangular prism, triangular pyramid, or rectangular pyramid.
Materials: Poster board or large paper and art supplies. Feel free to use notes, textbook or
internet for content purposes.

Volume Poster Rubric

1
Poster includes the
formula and only one
example.

2
Poster includes
details for only two
3D shapes and the
details are lacking.

Neatness

Poster is
disorganized.

Poster is organized,
but not very neat or
visually appealing.

Creativity

Poster is lacking in
color and appears to
have been rushed.

Poster has some

creative aspects, but
overall could have
been much more
appealing.

Content

Score
Total:
________________

Comments:

3
Poster includes the
volume formula, at
least three 3D
figures, and detailed
examples of how to
find the volume of
each figure.
Poster is very neat
with organized
examples and
visually appealing
design.
Poster is full of colors
and examples that
are presented in an
inviting ways.

Coordinate House Instructions & Rubric

Instructions:
On a coordinate plane, draw a house involving a minimum of four different polygons. You
will need to record the coordinates of each shape on a separate sheet of paper along with
what shapes you used; organize this list of coordinates per shape. After completing the
drawing, add some color!
Materials: Graph paper or coordinate plane (can get from teacher). Feel to use notes or
textbook for figure selection purposes.

Coordinate House Rubric

Content

1
House is composed
of three or less
shapes. Figures are
drawn, but
coordinates are not
included on separate
paper.

Neatness

House is graphed
sloppily and the
accompanying
coordinates and
unorganized.

Creativity

The house is not

colored.

Score
Total: __________

Comments:

2
House is composed
of four shapes, but
they are all
quadrilaterals.
Figures are plotted
and recorded, but
points are not
labeled.
The list of
coordinates is
included and neat
OR the house is
neat, but both pieces
are not done well.

The house is visually

lacking. Shapes are
similar and
unexciting.

3
House is composed
of at least four
different polygons.
Each figure is plotted
with coordinates that
are labeled and then
recorded on a
separate sheet.
The house is very
neat, organized, and
visually appealing in
design. The list of
coordinates is
organized by figure
and each figure is
labeled.
The house is colorful
and inviting. Lots of
interesting shapes
were used.

3D Figures Presentation Instructions & Rubric

3D Figures Presentation:
Select a minimum of three different nets and their accompanying 3D figure. Include the
characteristics of each such has edges, faces and vertices. Be sure to mention real world
examples. Also, include what math is able to be completed. ie: you can find the volume of
any three-dimensional figure.
For the presentation, you may pick an medium you wish, but must have it teacher
approved. Possible examples include posters, PowerPoint, Prezi, brochure, story book, etc.
Materials needed depend on your choice of presentation. Let teacher know what materials
you need. Feel free to use notes, textbooks, or internet for content.

3D Figures Rubric
Content

1
Less than three nets
and their figures are
included. All of the
shapes have
incorrect
characteristic data.
Real-world examples
are limited if present
at all.

Creativity &
Neatness

The information is
unorganized, sloppy
and visually
uninteresting. Little
to no color is used.

Presentation

The method for

presentation does
not make sense for
the requirements.
Most required
elements are
presented, but the
information is
disorganized.

Score
Total: __________

Comments:

2
A minimum of three
nets and their
figures are included.
Two out of the three
shapes have
incorrect
characteristic data.
Real-world examples
are limited if present
at all.
The information is
unorganized and
sloppy at times.
Overall, not visually
appealing.
The method for
presentation makes
sense for the
requirements. Most
required elements
are presented, but
organization does
not flow well.

3
A minimum of three
nets and their
figures are included.
The characteristics
listed are thorough
and correct. Realworld examples are
creative and correct.
The math included is
accurate.
The required
information is listed
in creative and neat
ways. Information is
organized and
visually appealing.
The method for
presentation makes
sense for the
requirements. All
required elements
are presented in an
easy to follow
manner, and the
presentation flows
well.