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Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic

A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator

  • 1. Identify, describe, extend, and create numeric patterns

Objectives

  1. Represent and analyze numeric patterns using skip counting by multiples of 2 and 10 starting with any whole number, and using manipulatives and the 100 chart
  1. Represent and analyze numeric patterns using skip counting backward by 10s starting with a multiple of 10, and using manipulatives

Indicator

  • 2. Identify, copy, describe, create and extend non-numeric patterns

Objectives

  1. Represent and analyze growing patterns kinesthetically such as: clap/snap, clap/snap/snap, clap/snap/snap/snap, ...
  1. Represent and analyze repeating patterns using no more than 3 different objects in the core of the pattern
  1. Transfer a repeating pattern from one medium to a different medium using no more than 3 different objects in the core of the pattern
  1. Identify patterns in real-world situations

Topic

B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Indicator

  • 1. Write and identify expressions

Objectives

  1. Represent numeric quantities using concrete and pictorial representations and operational symbols (+, -) with whole numbers to 20

Indicator

  • 2. Identify, write, and solve equations and inequalities

Objectives

  1. Represent relationships using the terms greater than, less than, and equal to for quantities up to 100
  1. Find the missing number (unknown) in a number sentence using operational symbols (+, -) with whole numbers to 20 using pictures and manipulatives

Topic

C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships

Indicator

  • 1. Locate points on a number line

Objectives

  1. Identify and represent whole numbers up to 50 on a number line using manipulatives and symbols

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic

A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator

  • 1. Recognize and apply the properties/attributes of plane geometric figures

Objectives

  1. Identify, name, and compare triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, and rhombi by their attributes
  1. Create models of triangles, circles, squares, and rectangles with varied materials
  1. Combine and subdivide squares and triangles

Topic

B. Solid Geometric Figures

Indicator

  • 1. Recognize and use the attributes of solid geometric figures

Objectives

  1. Identify and compare cubes, spheres, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and rectangular prisms

Topic

C. Representation of Geometric Figures

Indicator

  • 1. Represent plane geometric figures

Objectives

  1. Sketch triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, and rhombi

Topic

D. Congruence

Indicator

  • 1. Identify congruent figures

Objectives

  1. Match congruent figures

Topic

E. Transformations

Indicator

Objectives

  1. Use the direction, location, and position words right and left
  1. Apply spatial reasoning in activities such as: pattern block
  1. Identify and demonstrate slides and flips using manipulatives

Indicator

  • 2. Analyze geometric figures and pictures

Objectives

  1. Demonstrate symmetry in basic shapes and pictures by paper folding and drawing a line of symmetry

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic

A. Measurement Units

Indicator

  • 1. Read measurement units

Objectives

  1. Read a calendar to identify days of the week and months of the year
  1. Tell time in intervals of hours and half-hours using an analog clock
  1. Compare the same time on analog and digital clocks
  1. Read a thermometer to tell temperature to the nearest 10° F
  1. Compare and order objects by weight in pounds using a spring scale and a bathroom scale

Topic

B. Measurement Tools

Indicator

  • 1. Measure in customary units

Objectives

  1. Measure length of objects and pictures of objects to the nearest inch using a ruler
  1. Identify and compare units of capacity using cups and gallons
  1. Compare and order objects by weight in pounds using a spring scale and a bathroom scale
  1. Describe the attributes of length, weight, and capacity

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic

A. Data Displays

Indicator

  • 1. Collect, organize, and display data

Objectives

  1. Collect data by conducting surveys
  1. Collect data on tally charts
  1. Organize and display data to make picture graphs
  1. Organize and display data to make single bar graphs

Topic

B. Data Analysis

Indicator

  • 1. Analyze data

Objectives

  1. Interpret data contained in tables
  1. Interpret data contained in picture graphs using a variety of categories with 1:1 intervals
  1. Interpret data contained in single bar graphs

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic

A. Sample Space

Indicator

  • 1. Identify possible outcomes

Objectives

  1. Recognize that a real life situation may have more than one outcome such as a coin having heads or tails

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic

A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value

Indicator

Objectives

  1. Use concrete materials to compose and decompose quantities up to 20
  1. Identify multiple representations for a number, such as: 12, 6 + 6, dozen
  1. Demonstrate instant recognition of quantities in patterned sets
  1. Use the numbers of 5 and 10 as anchors in relationship to other numbers
  1. Read, write, and represent whole numbers up to 100 and beyond using models, symbols, and words
  1. Express whole numbers up to 99 using expanded form
  1. Identify the place value of a digit in a whole number up to 99
  1. Compare and order whole numbers up to 99 using terms such as: greater than, less than, equal to
  1. Estimate quantities up to 50 and use the term "about"
  1. Count to 100
  1. Count forward and backward starting with numbers other than one
  1. Use ordinal numbers to indicate position: first through tenth

Indicator

  • 2. Apply knowledge of fractions

Objectives

  1. Read, write, and represent fractions as parts of a single region using symbols and models with denominators of 2 or 4
  1. Read, write, and represent halves as parts of a set using pictures and models

Indicator

  • 3. Apply knowledge of money

Objectives

  1. Determine the value of a given set of mixed currency up to $1
  1. Demonstrate monetary value using real or play coins
  1. Compare the value of 2 sets of same currency up to $1.00

Topic

C. Number Computation

Indicator

  • 1. Analyze number relations and compute

Objectives

  1. Develop strategies for addition and subtraction basic facts such as: counting on, counting back, making ten, doubles, and doubles plus one
  1. Solve a given word problem based on addition or subtraction situation
  1. Identify the concept of inverse operation to addition and subtraction

Standard 7.0 Processes of Mathematics

Topic

A. Problem Solving

Indicator

  • 1. Apply a variety of concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems

Objectives

  1. Identify the question in the problem
  1. Decide if enough information is present to solve the problem
  1. Make a plan to solve a problem
  1. Apply a strategy, i.e., draw a picture, guess and check, finding a pattern, writing an equation
  1. Select a strategy, i.e., draw a picture, guess and check, finding a pattern, writing an equation
  1. Identify alternative ways to solve a problem
  1. Show that a problem might have multiple solutions or no solution
  1. Extend the solution of a problem to a new problem situation

Topic

B. Reasoning

Indicator

  • 1. Justify ideas or solutions with mathematical concepts or proofs

Objectives

  1. Use inductive or deductive reasoning
  1. Make or test generalizations
  1. Support or refute mathematical statements or solutions
  1. Use methods of proof, i.e., direct, indirect, paragraph, or contradiction

Topic

C. Communication

Indicator

  • 1. Present mathematical ideas using words, symbols, visual displays, or technology

Objectives

  1. Use multiple representations to express concepts or solutions
  1. Express mathematical ideas orally
  1. Explain mathematically ideas in written form
  1. Express solutions using concrete materials
  1. Express solutions using pictorial, tabular, graphical, or algebraic methods
  1. Explain solutions in written form
  1. Ask questions about mathematical ideas or problems
  1. Give or use feedback to revise mathematical thinking

Topic

D. Connections

Indicator

  • 1. Relate or apply mathematics within the discipline, to other disciplines, and to life

Objectives

  1. Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to other mathematical concepts
  1. Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to other disciplines
  1. Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to life
  1. Use the relationship among mathematical concepts to learn other mathematical concepts

Note: Highlighted assessment limits will be tested in the no calculator section of MSA. In the assessment limit, (0-10) or (-10 to 10) means all numbers in the problem or the answer will fall within the range of 0 to 10 (including endpoints) or -10 to 10 (including endpoints), respectively. All content standards are tested in MSA but not all objectives. Objectives that have an assessment limit are tested on MSA. Objectives without an assessment limit are not tested on MSA.

June 2004