Enduring Understandings are important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
 

• Numbers can be represented, ordered, and communicated by understanding patterns in our number system.

• One to one correspondence is necessary to achieve number sense.

• Recognizing attributes (characteristics) of objects helps us identify categories and help us make sense of our world.

• Recognizing patterns helps us make sense of our world.

• Ability to communicate understanding of patterns and functions is needed to solve problems.

• Understanding and communicating geometric concepts helps us see basic spatial relationships and solve problems.
   

Essential Questions are the most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

• How can we talk about, show, and arrange numbers in order?

• How can numbers be represented by objects and how can objects be represented by numbers?

• How do we recognize, extend, construct, and communicate patterns?

• How can we sort objects by size, color, and shape?

• What are different ways that we can arrange objects in order?

• How can patterns help us solve problems?

• What do 2-dimensional shapes look like?

• How can geometry words help us with spatial concepts?

CSAP Tested Standards  Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills Highest Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is extremely high because mastery of these skills will must be demonstrated at this grade level. High Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is high because mastery of these skills is expected at this grade level. Other Standards and E-Skills = the timing, intensity, and level of mastery are not urgent. It should be introduced during this time so students can experience the concept and return in future quarters to strive towards mastery.

Standard 1: Number Sense - November

Order objects using numerical properties or size (four or more objects).

Standard 2: Patterns and Algebra - November

Extend and create patterns such as ABC, AAB, ABB, etc.

Standard 3: Data and Graphs - November

Read, create and interpret graphs.

Standard 4: Geometry - November

Recognize, name, draw or form common 2-dimensional shapes: circle, triangle, oval, square, rectangle, and rhombus.

Identify spatial geometry terminology: outside, inside, above, below, between, behind.

Sort and classify objects using 2 attributes.

Standard 5: Measurement - November

Demonstrate understanding of attributes of length and weight by measuring with nonstandard units.

Parents

Continue to support your Kindergarten child in mathematics by counting common objects to 30. If your child loses count, help them by moving each object as you say its number. Once this skill is mastered and your child is successful, make groups of two, five, or ten, as you move the objects. Follow up by counting the objects according to the number in the groups (2’s, 5’s, or 10’s). Remember not to be in a hurry. These skills develop over time. Take your cues from your child, and be sure you are both having fun together!
 

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