Kindergarten Mathematics Curriculum Objectives

2011-2012

Number Sense and Place Value (MK:1, MK:2, MK:7) Student represents, compares, and orders whole numbers.  Student demonstrates one-to-one correspondence, understands the relationship between whole numbers, and makes reasonable estimates.

1. Counts to 100 by 1’s.
2. Counts from 0 to 100 by 10’s.
3. Counts from 0 to 50 by 5’s.
4. Counts backwards from 20.
5. Reads numbers to 100.
6. Writes numbers to 100.
7. Shows correct sequence of numbers to 50.
8. Demonstrates 1:1 correspondence with numbers 0 to 50.
9. Names the number before and after up to 50.
10. Identifies the first, second, or third object in a group.
11. Knows that 13 = 10 + 3, 27 = 20 + 7.
12. Proposes reasonable estimates.
13. Demonstrates ability to visually cluster (0 – 6).

Operations and Computation (MK:3, MK:4) Student demonstrates understanding of the meaning of mathematical operations (addition, subtraction) by solving problems involving situations in which one adds to or takes from.

1. Solves addition problems using numbers 10 or less.
2. Solves subtraction problems using numbers 5 or less.

Geometry and Measurement Concepts (MK:5, MK:9, MK:15, MK:16, MK:18) Student uses attributes, composition, or decomposition to sort or classify objects using at least one attribute, determines elapsed and accrued time, and finds and name locations with simple relationships.

1. Recognizes and names designated shapes.
2. Uses attributes to sort or classify objects using at least one attribute and identifies the attribute.
3. Identifies the appropriate tool used to measure length.
4. Identifies the appropriate tool used to measure temperature.
5. Identifies the appropriate tool used to measure weight.
6. Compares objects in relationship to length, weight, and capacity.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of time.
8. Identifies a clock and a calendar as measurement tools.
9. Names the days of the week.
10. Tells time to the hour using an analog and digital clock.
11. Finds and names locations with simple spatial relationships ( i.e., near, far, above, below, under, next to, beside, between).
12. Begins to know names of coins (pennies, nickels, dimes).
13. Begins to know the value of coins (pennies, nickels, dimes).

Functions and Algebra Concepts (MK:19) Students identify and extend to specific case a variety of patterns.

1. Creates, identifies, and continues a three part pattern.

Data, Statistics and Probability Concepts  (MK:23, MK:25)  Students interpret a pictograph and display data.

1. Compares the data in a pictograph.
2. Represents data using concrete objects or pictures.

Mathematical Problem Solving (MK:30)  Students create and use an appropriate grade level strategy to solve and communicate their approach and reasoning to problem solving.

“Problem solving is not a distinct topic, but a process that should permeate the entire [math] program."  NCTM

1. Creates and uses a strategy and/or grade level approach to solve a problem with support.
2. Represents the solution to grade level problems.