Math Department

Elementary School Resources

Elementary Math Content Standards

Kindergarten Content Standards

Estimation

• Compare the number of objects in different sets; tell which set has more and which has less.
• Acquire the skill of estimation. In early stages this involves a comparison with familiar objects within the range of the child's early development.

Number Sense

• Develop number sense for numerals up to 100.
• Develop a familiarity with numbers 1 - 100.
• Count by multiples of 2, 5, 10 to 100.
• Read and write numerals for the numbers 1 - 50.
• Physically show halves and fourths.
• Explore the concepts of money.

Concepts of Number Operation

• Develop a concrete understanding of addition and subtraction for the numbers 0 - 10.

Geometry

• Sort sets on the basis of one attribute.
• Relate physical world examples to the ideas and concepts of geometry.
• Explore familiar two-and three- dimensional objects.
• Identify properties such as inside, outside, straight, round, square, large, and small should be included.

Measurement

• Explore the concepts of time, length, volume (conservation)

Statistics

• Construct simple bar graphs and pictographs. State impressions obtained from these graphs. The data for these visual displays should come from realistic problem situations that occur in the classroom.

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. Construct an ABC pattern and repeat it at least 6 times.