Grade K: Standards

Number Sense and Operations

  • 1

    Develop an understanding for counting using objects in a set.

    1. 1

      Given a group of up to 20 objects, count the number of objects in that group and represent the number of objects with a written numeral. State the number of objects in a rearrangement of that group without recounting.MA.K.NSO.1.1

    2. 2

      Given a number from 0 to 20, count out that many objects.MA.K.NSO.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify positions of objects within a sequence using the words “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth” or “fifth.”MA.K.NSO.1.3

    4. 4

      Compare the number of objects from 0 to 20 in two groups using the terms less than, equal to or greater than.MA.K.NSO.1.4

  • 2

    Recite number names sequentially within 100 and develop an understanding for place value.

    1. 1

      Recite the number names to 100 by ones and by tens. Starting at a given number, count forward within 100 and backward within 20.MA.K.NSO.2.1

    2. 2

      Represent whole numbers from 10 to 20, using a unit of ten and a group of ones, with objects, drawings and expressions or equations.MA.K.NSO.2.2

    3. 3

      Locate, order and compare numbers from 0 to 20 using the number line and terms less than, equal to or greater than.MA.K.NSO.2.3

  • 3

    Develop an understanding of addition and subtraction operations with one-digit whole numbers.

    1. 1

      Explore addition of two whole numbers from 0 to 10, and related subtraction facts.MA.K.NSO.3.1

    2. 2

      Add two one-digit whole numbers with sums from 0 to 10 and subtract using related facts with procedural reliability.MA.K.NSO.3.2

Algebraic Reasoning

  • 1

    Represent and solve addition problems with sums between 0 and 10 and subtraction problems using related facts.

    1. 1

      For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number.MA.K.AR.1.1

    2. 2

      Given a number from 0 to 10, find the different ways it can be represented as the sum of two numbers.MA.K.AR.1.2

    3. 3

      Solve addition and subtraction real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.MA.K.AR.1.3

  • 2

    Develop an understanding of the equal sign.

    1. 1

      Explain why addition or subtraction equations are true using objects or drawings.MA.K.AR.2.1

Measurement

  • 1

    Identify and compare measurable attributes of objects.

    1. 1

      Identify the attributes of a single object that can be measured such as length, volume or weight.MA.K.M.1.1

    2. 2

      Directly compare two objects that have an attribute which can be measured in common. Express the comparison using language to describe the difference.MA.K.M.1.2

    3. 3

      Express the length of an object, up to 20 units long, as a whole number of lengths by laying non-standard objects end to end with no gaps or overlaps.MA.K.M.1.3

Geometric Reasoning

  • 1

    Identify, compare and compose two- and three-dimensional figures.

    1. 1

      Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.MA.K.GR.1.1

    2. 2

      Compare two-dimensional figures based on their similarities, differences and positions. Sort two-dimensional figures based on their similarities and differences. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles and squares.MA.K.GR.1.2

    3. 3

      Compare three-dimensional figures based on their similarities, differences and positions. Sort three-dimensional figures based on their similarities and differences. Figures are limited to spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.MA.K.GR.1.3

    4. 4

      Find real-world objects that can be modeled by a given two- or three-dimensional figure. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.MA.K.GR.1.4

    5. 5

      Combine two-dimensional figures to form a given composite figure. Figures used to form a composite shape are limited to triangles, rectangles and squares.MA.K.GR.1.5

Data Analysis and Probability

  • 1

    Develop an understanding for collecting, representing and comparing data.

    1. 1

      Collect and sort objects into categories and compare the categories by counting the objects in each category. Report the results verbally, with a written numeral or with drawings.MA.K.DP.1.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) Standards