Math Department

Elementary School Resources

Elementary Math Content Standards

First Grade Content Standards

Estimation

• Identify the number of objects in a set by counting or estimating.
• Decide whether estimation or counting is appropriate.

Number Sense

• Read and write numerals 1 - 100.
• Read and write number words to ten.
• Recognize numbers 1 - 100.
• Count by multiples of 2, 5, 10, to 100.
• Fractions: 1/2, 1/4.
• Understand that fractions are parts of a whole.
• Read and write numerals for simple fractions.
• Understand basic place value concepts for whole numbers (ones, tens, hundreds).
• Become familiar with attributes of monetary value.

Concept of Number Operations

• Use objects, pictures, and problem situations to model and interpret different definitions of addition and subtraction of whole numbers.

Computation

• Accurately and with minimal hesitation, provide response for basic addition and subtraction facts, 0 - 10.

Geometry

• Relate physical world examples to the ideas and concepts of geometry.
• Identify and classify the following figures through visual observations and properties: triangles, squares, rectangles, hexagons, trapezoids, rhombus, cubes, pyramids, spheres, circles, and ovals.
• Explore simple patterns of symmetry in the environment and the natural world.

Measurement

• Explore the process of measurement. This includes choosing an appropriate unit of measure and selecting the proper measuring instrument.
• Become familiar with attributes of length, weight, area, liquid capacity, time, and temperature.
• Measure objects using non-standard units (i. e. beads, Unifix cubes, etc.)

Statistics

• Construct graphs. State impressions obtained from these graphs. The data for these visual displays should come from realistic problem situations that occur in the classroom.
• Use simple charts for reference, comparisons, and record keeping.

Probability

• Explore the concepts of chance based on repeated observations of real world events such as weather, games, or contests.

Patterns

• Develop pattern recognition. This would be carried out primarily by working with simple sequences that are determined by numerical or geometric properties, or by other attributes such as color or orientation. The pattern may be represented physically, pictorially, or symbolically. The child should be able to describe the rule or relation that determines the sequence and continue the sequence.

Algebra

• Write number sentences to represent problems involving different addition and subtraction situations and solve the sentences.