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Kindergarten Mathematics Expectations

Mathematics Standard 1: Number and Operations

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

Whole Numbers 0-20

  • Count and use whole numbers
  • Use models to show quantity
  • Use one-to-one correspondence in counting objects
  • Use mathematical language to begin to compare quantities
  • Associate a quantity with names and symbols for numbers

Operations

  • Use words such as more than, less than, and add/subtract to express some number concepts
  • Use numbers to represent real life story problems

Computation Fluency and Estimation

  • Reasonably estimate quantities less than 20

Mathematics Standard 2: Algebra

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

Patterns, Relations, and Functions

  • Sort, classify, and order objects by one (e.g., size, number)
  • Recognize, describe, and extend a simple repeating pattern of shapes, sounds, or numbers

Mathematical Models

  • Use objects and pictures to model real life situations of putting things together (addition) and taking things away (subtraction)

Analysis of change

  • Describe how things change over time using real world models

Mathematics Standard 3: Geometry

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

Geometric Shapes

  • Name basic two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and describe some of their attributes
  • Make simple comparisons between shapes and group shapes that together
  • Create a design using manipulatives
    Spatial Relationships
  • Demonstrate and describe the arrangement, order, and position of objects
  • Follow simple navigational directions
  • Find and describe the location of objects in a picture

Transformations and Symmetry

  • Find matching shapes and objects

Problem Solving

  • Recognize a shape or pattern of dots using spatial (visual) memory
  • Describe different sides of a three-dimensional object
  • Recognize basic two-dimensional shapes in the natural environment

Mathematics Standard 4: Measurement

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

Units, Systems, and Processes of Measurement

  • Begin to order, compare, or describe objects according to length, height, and weight
  • Understand that some events take place in the past present, or future
  • Begin to understand the concept of calendar time of days and months

Determining Measurement

  • Use non-standard tools to compare length and weight

Mathematics Standard 5: Data Analysis and Probability

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

Formulation of Questions

  • Collect data about themselves – answer questions about themselves
  • Sort items into groups
  • Use picture graphs or objects to represent items in the groups

Analysis of Data

  • Begin to make observations and comparisons between sets on a representation