Telluride School District

Grade: Kindergarten

Mathematics Content Standards

By the end of kindergarten, students understand small numbers, quantities, and simple shapes in their everyday environment. They count, compare, describe and sort objects, and develop a sense of properties and patterns.

Standard 1: Number Sense

Area 1.1: Whole Numbers

1.1.1: Uses objects and pictures to represent whole numbers from 0-50

1.1.2: Count, recognize, represent, name, and order a number of objects (up to 30).

1.1.3: Uses objects to demonstrate the meanings of equal to, less than, greater than, fewest and most.

1.1.4: Uses objects to demonstrate parts and wholes

1.1.5: Understands the concept of zero e.g. can locate zero on a number line, demonstrates understanding that zero is used to mean "not any", and uses zero as a place holder (10, 20, 30)

1.1.6: Counts from 1-50

1.1.7: Uses one to one correspondence to count

Area: 1.2: Computation

1.2.1: Draws pictures to form sets of up to ten objects

1.2.2: Adds and subtracts whole numbers by combining and separating objects

Area 1.3: Decimals, Fractions and Money

1.3.1: Names pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar

Area 1.4: Sequencing

1.4.1: Uses ordinal position for first through tenth

1.4.2: Sequences whole numbers from 0-20

Area 1.5: Estimating

1.5.1: Estimates a reasonable quantity for a given number of objects less than 20

Standard 2: Algebraic Thinking

Area 2.1: Patterns

2.1.1: Recognize, constructs and extends patterns

Area 2.2: Sorting, Classifying and Describing

2.2.1: Sorts, classifies, describes and orders collections of objects in a variety of ways

Standard 3: Data Collection, Analysis, Statistics, Probability

Area 3.1: Charts and Graphs

3.1.1: Reads, creates, and discusses simple picture and real object graphs

Area 3.2: Data

3.2.1: Gathers data relating to familiar experiences by counting and tallying

Area 3.3: Probability

3.3.1: Flips two colored counters or coins to generate and tally results

Standard 4: Geometry

Area 4.1: Shapes, Angles, Lines and Curves

4.1.1: Matches a pattern block (or other geometric manipulative) to its congruent shape on paper

4.1.2: Recognize, identify, and create circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, ellipses (ovals), and rhombuses (diamonds)

4.1.3: Uses geometric shapes to solve a problem, e.g. "Can you make a house?" or "Can you make 3 triangles, all different sizes?"

4.1.4: Uses words such as top, bottom, above, below, beside, right and left to describe the relative position of three or more objects

Area 4.2: Measuring

4.3.1: Measure the lengths of the sides of triangles, squares, and rectangles using non-standard units

Standard 5: Measurement

Area 5.1: Time

5.1.1: Tells time to the nearest hour using analog and digital clocks

5.1.2: Describe the units for measuring time.

5.1.3: Compares and sequences various times

Area 5.2: Estimating and Measuring

5.2.1: Estimates and measures length in non-standard units

5.2.2: Estimates the measurement of weight by heavier and lighter

5.2.3: Selects the appropriate units of measurement for time and length

Area 5.3: Comparing and Ordering

5.3.1: Compares and orders objects according to measurable attributes of length and weight

Standard 6: Reasoning and Problem Solving

Area 6.1: Mathematical Reasoning

6.2.1: Determine the approach, materials, and strategies to be used

Area 6.2: Finding and Communicating Solutions

6.2.1: Communicates reasoning (orally, visually, and/or in writing) when solving math problems