iRainbow’s intuitive software is designed to help your child excel in their grade 6 mathematics studies.
Specifically tailored to the South African curriculum (CAPS) and optimised for offline learning, our programme provides an immersive and enjoyable approach to maths. Your child will explore numbers, operations & relationships, patterns, functions & algebra, data handling, accounting, space & shape, and measurement. With iRainbow, your child can embark on a journey filled with fun and adventure, building confidence and preparing them for more advanced mathematical concepts required for future success in various careers.
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Syllabus
Grade 6 Maths Curriculum
Numbers, Operations & Relationships
Starting with whole numbers
- The basics place value
- Using words
- Count like a Roman
Multiplication Skills
- The basics
- Solve the word problems
- Working with zero
- Word exercises
- Multiply with three numbers
- More word exercises
- Quick techniques (Estimates)
- About multiplication (properties)
- Solve these multiplication queries
Division Skills
- Know the rules
- Working with zero
- Word exercises
- Estimate quotients
- Divide with two digits
- Larger numbers
Prime numbers, Factorisation & Highest/Lowest Common Multiple
- Prime and composite numbers
- Factors what is it?
- Factorisation of prime numbers
- HCF Highest common factor
- LCM Lowest common multiple
- Solve the word problems
Working with Decimal numbers
- Identify the decimal number
- Decimal place values
- More about decimals
- Decimal conversions: mixed numbers
- Arrange in correct order
- Identify inequalities
- Rounding
- Whole and decimals: rounding
- Number lines
Addition and Subtraction
- Whole number combinations
- Word problems
- Facts of addition (Properties)
- Estimations and differences
- Word exercises
- Decimal combinations
- More word exercises
- Estimate sums
- Distances on maps
Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Overview of fractions
- Word problems
- Equivalent fractions
- Convert to lowest term
- Fractions: word exercises
- LCD: Lowest Common Denominator
- Denominators: Comparisons
- Word problem comparisons
- Conversions: Improper and mixed fractions
- Decimals vs fractions: comparisons
- Conversions: decimals with mixed numbers
- Fractions: Mixing it all
Fractions: Addition and Subtraction
- Add & subtract: Like denominators
- Word problems
- Add & subtract: Unlike denominators
- More word problems
- Like fractions: Inequalities
- Mixed numbers
- Mixed number word problems
- Estimate sums and differences
Fractions: Multiplication
- Unit fractions on number lines
- Multiples of fractions
- Whole numbers on number lines
- Multiply with whole numbers
- Working with whole numbers
- Word problems
- Estimations
- Mixed and whole numbers
Mixing it up (+, / and x )
- Two whole numbers
- Word problems
- Evaluate the expressions
- Two fractions
- Solve the mixed problems
Solve the problem detective!
- Estimation in word problems
- Tougher word problems can you?
- Find the missing information
- Check and guess
- Distances and direction riddles
- Logics and reasoning a nice challenge!
Percentages
- Illustrations: What percentage?
- Conversions from fractions and decimals
- Comparisons
- Word problems
- Money and numbers
- Word problems
- Find the percentage
- Word exercises
Pattern, Functions & Algebra
Ratios: Comparing values
- Write a ratio
- Word problems with ratios
- Equivalent ratios
- Write equivalent ratios
- Use tables
- Units and equivalence
- Comparisons: word problems
- Working with proportions
- Solve the proportions
- Problems on drawings
Coordinate plane: X and Y axis
- Working with a coordinate plane
- Identify points on a graph
- The coordinate plane quadrants
- Coordinate planes and maps
- Find the correct way (directions)
Patterns and Sequences
- Find the next shape
- Complete a pattern
- Create patterns
- What row next?
- Increasing number sequences
- Geometric number sequences
- Using a rule
- Word problems
- Sequences: mixing it up
Expressions and Properties
- Variable expressions
- Expressions: word problems
- Expressions with whole numbers
- Multivariable expressions
- Expressions with decimals
- Identify terms and coefficients
- Sorting factors of expressions
- Equivalent expressions
One variable equations
- Identify the value of x
- Write accurate equations
- Solve problems with algebra
- Solve the diagram problems
- Solve one step equations
- Solve decimal equations
- Solve word problem equations
Two variable equations
- Working with x and y
- Dependent and independent variables
- Word problems: two variables
- Complete tables
- Write a two variable equation
- Graph the equation
Interpret Information: Graphs
- Interpret the information
- Stem and leaf plots
- Create stem and leaf plots
- Line plots
- Frequency tables
- Bar graphs
- Double bar graphs
- Histographs
- Pie charts
- Line graphs
- Double line graphs
- Which graph do I use?
Data Handling
Statistics: Mean, median, mode
- Men, median, mode and range
- Interpret charts
- Find the missing number
- Representative, random and biased samples
Statistics: Probability
- Combinations
- Determine Probability
- Value of predictions
- Probability of event types
- Identify the correct information
Accounting
Business Basics: Money
- Identify the coins
- Add and subtract
- Word problems with money
Business Basics: Calculations
- About prices
- Determine the best deal
- Unit prices
- Prices as fractions and decimals
- Percentage calculations
- Calculating VAT
- Working with interest
Space & Shape
Shapes: 2D
- Which polygon?
- Measure and name angles
- Estimate the angle
- Triangles
- Trapeziums
- Quadrilaterals
- Draw triangles and quadrilaterals
- Find missing angles
- Calculate sums of angles
- Name the angles
- Circles
Symmetry, reflections, rotations and translations
- Symmetry
- Reflections, rotations and translations
- Translations: Graph images
- Translations: Coordinates
- Reflections: Graph images
- Reflections: Coordinates
- Rotations: Graph images
- Rotations: Coordinates
- Dilations: Graph images
- Dilations: Coordinates
- Dilations: Scale, Factorisation and Classification
- Similarity and congruence
- Side lengths of figures
Shapes: 3D
- Polyhedra
- Identify the figure
- Using nets
- Front, side and top view
Measurement
Measuring our environment
- Estimate the metric units
- Convert and compare the units
- Working with mixed units
- Identify the accurate temperature
- Temperatures around zero
The Importance of Time
- Calculate lapsed time
- Time units
- Start and end time
- 12 and 24 hour time
- Work with 12 hour time
- Work with 24 hour time
Geometric Measurement
- Perimeter
- Area of figures
- Squares and rectangles: area
- Triangles: area
- Parallelograms and trapeziums: Area
- Compound figures: area
- Calculate the areas
- Area and perimeter on a grid
- Word problems
- Rectangles: Perimeter and area relationship
- Area and perimeter comparisons
- Determine the volumes
- Volumes of 3D shapes
- Surface areas
- Volume and surface area
Key Features Of iRainbow’s Software
Offline Learning Capability
The iRainbow software empowers children to learn without relying on an internet connection, negating distractions such as social media, online gaming, violent content, explicit material and online harassment.
Supervision by Parents and Educators
The iRainbow platform empowers parents and teachers to monitor their student's progress, promptly recognising their areas of strength and identifying where they require additional support.
Personalised Learning Experience
Learners can customise their avatars and choose a virtual companion to accompany them through their learning journey, making education more immersive and enjoyable.
Structured Learning Phases
The iRainbow syllabus employs a systematic approach, breaking down lessons into digestible components. This approach provides students ample time to comprehend each concept before advancing, avoiding overwhelming them and losing interest.
Self-Directed Learning
iRainbow acknowledges that learning can be complex and allows children to learn at their own pace, accommodating their individual preferences and needs.
Compatible with Desktop and Android Devices (iOS Support Forthcoming)
The iRainbow software can be accessed on any Android phone or computer, enabling children to learn through their smartphone, tablet, or computer according to their preferences.
Automatic Online Updates
When connected to the internet, the iRainbow software updates itself automatically, guaranteeing that users can access the latest features and curriculum updates.
Proudly South African Product
The iRainbow is a proudly South African initiative created and managed by a dedicated group of local professionals, reflecting our commitment to supporting and promoting home-grown talent and innovation.
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FAQ
AMathematics is crucial because it compels children to slow down, carefully analyse problems, and devise logical solutions. This process encourages them to think creatively and consider multiple approaches to a problem. As a result, studying maths helps children develop essential skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, which are vital for success in both school and everyday life.
ABy engaging with iRainbow for just 1.5 hours weekly over a full term, you can see up to a 30% increase in your child’s maths marks. The programme focuses on reinforcing key concepts, providing practice problems, and offering personalised feedback to ensure educational advancement.
AFor optimal results, it is recommended that your child engage with iRainbow for at least 1.5 hours per week over a full term. Consistent use helps reinforce learning and improve academic performance in maths.
