Sixth grade (or Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education in many nations, it's usually six years after kindergarten (usually 11–12 years old.) Traditionally it has been considered a part of elementary school, but today it is getting more common to be a part of middle school.

In the United States,

• 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.
• 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).

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