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Sixth grade
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Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. The sixth grade is the sixth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 11–12 years old. Traditionally, sixth grade was the final year of Elementary School. Sixth graders tend to feel a bit small, because now it is usually the first year of middle school
In the United States and Canada, sixth grade is usually the first year of middle school but sometimes the final year of elementary school.
- In mathematics, students usually learn about multiplication and division of fractions and decimals. Exponents are also generally introduced, and students learn about the properties of circles and polygons, and the measurement of angles in degrees. Pre-Algebra and Algebra I are taught in some schools, as honors courses.
- In science, students usually learn about life science, physical science, or earth science. Students are introduced to scientific methodology, taxonomy, and ecology.
- In English, students usually learn about grammar and the different types of writing (e.g. poetry, narrative, book report, research report).
Its English equivalent is Year 7, the first year of secondary school. Its Scottish and Northern Irish equivalent is Primary 7, the last year of primary/junior school.
In Brazil now, the time for elementary school were recently raised from 8 to 9 years, and the minimum age required to the sixth grade was changed from 10 to 11 years old.
| Preceded by Fifth grade |
Sixth grade 11–12 |
Succeeded by Seventh grade |