No more boring 6th grade math worksheets for independent practice! This bundle of 18, 6th grade math color by number printable activities gives students meaningful practice with 6th grade number system standards while being creative and coloring!

Students solve the 6th grade math common core aligned practice problems, focused on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and rational numbers in order to color the corresponding pictures correctly. Grab these differentiated and hands-on 6th grade math color by number activities for some engaging, independent math practice to last you all year!

✍ These sixth grade math 'the number system' color by number worksheets are differentiated, common core-aligned and a highly engaging addition to ANY math lesson! Even 6th graders will LOVE being able to color in math class!

What's included in these 6th grade number system activities?

⇔ There are EIGHTEEN different color by number activities included to practice the following 6th grade common core standards:

6.NS.1. Interpret and compute quotients of fractions and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

6.NS.2. Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

6.NS.3. Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

6.NS.6. Understand a rational number as a point on the number line. Extend number line diagrams and coordinate axes familiar from previous grades to represent points on the line and in the plane with negative number coordinates.

6.NS.6.a. Recognize opposite signs of numbers as indicating locations on opposite sides of 0 on the number line; recognize that the opposite of the opposite of a number is the number itself, e.g., –(–3) = 3, and that 0 is its own opposite.

6.NS.6.b. Understand signs of numbers in ordered pairs as indicating locations in quadrants of the coordinate plane; recognize that when two ordered pairs differ only by signs, the locations of the points are related by reflections across one or both axes.

6.NS.6.c. Find and position integers and other rational numbers on a horizontal or vertical number line diagram

6.NS.7 Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.

6.NS.7.a. Interpret statements of inequality as statements about the relative position of two numbers on a number line diagram. For example, interpret –3 > –7 as a statement that –3 is located to the right of –7 on a number line oriented from left to right.

6.NS.7.b. Write, interpret, and explain statements of order for rational numbers in real-world contexts.

6.NS.7.c. Understand the absolute value of a rational number as its distance from 0 on the number line; interpret absolute value as magnitude for a positive or negative quantity in a real-world situation. For example, for an account balance of –30 dollars, write |–30| = 30 to describe the size of the debt in dollars.

6.NS.7.d. Distinguish comparisons of absolute value from statements about order. For example, recognize that an account balance less than –30 dollars represents a debt greater than 30 dollars.

⇔ The Number System Color by Number Activities Included:

• Dividing Fractions
  • All three activities are mixed practice activities covering dividing fractions with both equations and word problems. (Versions A, B, and C)

• Dividing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
  • One full-page activity to practice dividing whole numbers

• Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Decimals
  • The first, full-page activity covers adding decimals.
  • The second, full-page activity covers subtracting decimals.
  • The third, full-page activity covers multiplying decimals.
  • The fourth, full-page activity covers dividing decimals.
  • The fifth, full-page activity is a mixed practice activity covering all of the above skills.

• Rational Numbers on a Number Line
  • The first activity covers recognizing opposite signs of numbers. (6.NS.6.A)
  • The second activity covers signs of numbers in ordered pairs. (6.NS.6.B)
  • The third activity covers finding and positioning integers on a number line. (6.NS.6.C)
  • The fourth activity is a mixed practice activity covering all of the above skills.

• Ordering Rational Numbers and Absolute Value
  • The first, full-page activity covers interpreting statements of inequalities. (6.NS.7.a)
  • The second, full-page activity covers statements of order for rational numbers. (6.NS.7.b)
  • The third, full-page activity covers understanding absolute value of rational numbers. (6.NS.7.c)
  • The fourth, full-page activity covers comparisons of absolute value. (6.NS.7.d)
  • The fifth, full-page activity is a mixed practice activity covering all of the above skills.

How can I use these 6th grade math number system worksheets?

Since these 6th grade worksheets are color by code style, that makes them PERFECT for:

• 6th Grade Math Sub Plans
• Independent Practice
• Early Finishers
• 6th Grade Math Test Prep
• Math Bell Ringer
• Morning Work
• Enrichment
• Remediation

What's the difference between a plain worksheet and a color by number worksheet? Color by number worksheets are more engaging than plain worksheets. Your students can break up the monotonous practice by coloring each section as they solve the 6th grade number system review problems!

They'll get to break up boring math practice with some coloring, which will keep the engagement high. Plus, they are simple to print and go, meaning NO-PREP for you! 

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