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VSC: Mathematics Grade PK

Document Date: June 2004
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Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic

A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator

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

Objectives

  1. Match patterns kinesthetically such as: clap/snap/clap...
  1. Recognize simple patterns
  1. Represent simple repeating patterns using no more than 2 different objects, and different actions in the core of the pattern
  1. Continue a simple pattern
  1. Create a simple pattern of 2 different objects when given the rule
  1. Identify patterns in real-world situations

Topic

B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Indicator

  • 2. Identify inequalities

Objectives

  1. Explore relationships by comparing groups of no more than 5 objects to determine more or less

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic

A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator

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

Objectives

  1. Sort objects by one attribute such as: shape, color, and size
  1. Name the attributes of plane figures such as: shape, color, size
  1. Match triangles, circles, and squares
  1. Identify triangles, circles, and squares in the environment

Topic

B. Solid Geometric Figures

Indicator

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

Objectives

  1. Sort objects by one attribute such as: size, shape, weight, length
  1. Find solid figures in the environment

Topic

E. Transformations

Indicator

Objectives

  1. Tell position by using words such as: over, under, above, on, next to, below, beside, behind
  1. Recognize a slide using concrete materials

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic

A. Measurement Units

Indicator

  • 1. Recognize and use measurement attributes

Objectives

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of comparative attributes such as: bigger, smaller, longer, shorter, lighter, heavier, shorter, taller, hotter, colder
  1. Compare and describe objects according to a single attribute

Topic

B. Measurement Tools

Indicator

  • 1. Measure in non-standard units

Objectives

  1. Measure length of objects
  1. Explore the capacity of containers
  1. Explore the weight of objects

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic

A. Data Displays

Indicator

  • 1. Explore and display data

Objectives

  1. Explore data by answering a yes/no question
  1. Display data on real graphs
  1. Display data on picture graphs

Topic

B. Data Analysis

Indicator

  • 1. Analyze data

Objectives

  1. Talk about data from real graphs to answer a question such as: Which category has the most?

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic

A. Knowledge of Number

Indicator

Objectives

  1. Build concept of number
  1. Show an understanding of quantity
  1. Construct relationships based on quantity
  1. Use classroom experiences to indicate same, more, or less
  1. Count and discuss quantity
  1. Use concrete materials to build sets 0 to 5
  1. Match a numeral to a set 0 to 5
  1. Count to 10
  1. Use ordinal words to indicate position such as: first, next, last

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