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K–12 Standards

Cognitive Development: Mathematical Practices and Reasoning

Other Maine Preschool Early Learning and Development Standards sets

Numeracy and Operations: discovering and applying mathematical concepts such as: sequencing, numbers, counting, and patterns.12

  • a

    Mathematical Practices12.a

    1. 1

      34-48 months12.a.1

      1. 1

        Participates in whole group and small group math=focused activities (e.e, joins in singing a counting/sequential song such as “Going on a Bear Hunt’)12.a.1.1

      2. 2

        Uses math for “problem solving” in the physical and social world.12.a.1.2

      3. 3

        Communicates math ideas verbally and non-verbally.12.a.1.3

    2. 2

      46-60 months End of Preschool Standards12.a.2

      1. 1

        Identifies math concepts within their learning environments.12.a.2.1

      2. 2

        Recognizes the usefulness of math in everyday tasks.12.a.2.2

      3. 3

        Uses math to solve problems in the context of classroom and home experiences.12.a.2.3

      4. 4

        Represents mathematical concepts using classroom materials.12.a.2.4

      5. 5

        Uses math-related skills, such as sorting, counting, and matching in the course of everyday classroom experiences.12.a.2.5

      6. 6

        Uses math terms in the course of everyday conversations.12.a.2.6

  • b

    Counting and Cardinality Cluster12.b

    1. 1

      34-48 months12.b.1

      1. 1

        Counts to 10 and beyond by ones with increasing accuracy.12.b.1.1

      2. 2

        Recognizes and labels written numerals 0-5. 12.b.1.2

      3. 3

        Counts items to 5, recognizing the last number tells a total (cardinality).12.b.1.3

    2. 2

      46-60 months End of Preschool Standards12.b.2

      1. 1

        Counts to 20 and beyond by ones with increasing accuracy. 12.b.2.1

      2. 2

        Recognizes and labels written numerals 0-10.12.b.2.2

      3. 3

        Begins to recognize small quantities immediately (subitize) to determine how many.12.b.2.3

      4. 4

        Counts items to 10, recognizing the last number tells how many (cardinality).12.b.2.4

      5. 5

        Begins to write number symbols 0-10.12.b.2.5

      6. 6

        Identifies whether the number of objects in one group is more than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group up to 10.12.b.2.6

  • c

    Operations and Algebraic Thinking 12.c

    1. 1

      34-48 months12.c.1

      1. 1

        Transitions from rote counting to 1:1 correspondence.12.c.1.1

      2. 2

        Responds with number words and/or counting strategy, when asked the question, How many?12.c.1.2

    2. 2

      46-60 months End of Preschool Standards12.c.2

      1. 1

        Counts using 1:1 correspondence with increasing accuracy.12.c.2.1

      2. 2

        Represents addition and subtraction with materials, drawing, and role play. 12.c.2.2

      3. 3

        Uses concrete objects to model real-world addition and subtraction up to 10 (composing and decomposing numbers).12.c.2.3

      4. 4

        Solves story problems using sets of up to 10 objects.12.c.2.4

Geometric Reasoning: learning with shapes and figures including how to compose and decompose shapes, measure them, and compare them.13

  • a

    Geometry13.a

    1. 1

      34-48 months 13.a.1

      1. 1

        Recognizes and names/ describes simple shapes.13.a.1.1

      2. 2

        Matches similar shapes.  13.a.1.2

      3. 3

        Explores three-dimensional and two-dimensional shapes in the environment.13.a.1.3

      4. 4

        Uses puzzles and other learning materials to demonstrate beginning part/ whole, shape and orientation concepts to solve problems.13.a.1.4

      5. 5

        Uses physical movement to gain understanding of orientation and directionality (ie. near, far, beside, up, over, left).13.a.1.5

    2. 2

      46-60 months End of Preschool Standards13.a.2

      1. 1

        Describes, sorts and classifies shapes using some attributes such as size, sides, and other properties. 13.a.2.1

      2. 2

        Breaks down shapes into parts and whole. 13.a.2.2

      3. 3

        Discovers connections between formal geometric shapes and the surrounding environment to make three-dimensional and two-dimensional shapes by building, drawing, or labeling. 13.a.2.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrates understanding of directionality describing positions of objects in relationship to each other. 13.a.2.4

Statistical Reasoning: finding the size, weight, quantity, volume and time. Use comparison words such as big and little, few or lots to build understanding.14

  • a

    Measurement and Data 14.a

    1. 1

      34-48 months14.a.1

      1. 1

        Matches and groups similar objects.14.a.1.1

      2. 2

        Recognizes measurable features of objects.14.a.1.2

      3. 3

        Explores and begins to use measurement tools. 14.a.1.3

      4. 4

        Sorts, orders and groups familiar objects by a single feature and explains the reason.14.a.1.4

      5. 5

        Recognizes and copies simple patterns in the environment, including sound and movement patterns.14.a.1.5

      6. 6

        Demonstrates an understanding of time periods. 14.a.1.6

      7. 7

        Relates concepts of past, present and future to daily activities.  14.a.1.7

      8. 8

        Participates in data collection activities.14.a.1.8

    2. 2

      46-60 months End of Preschool Standards14.a.2

      1. 1

        Describes, sorts and names groups (classifies) of objects using one or more attributes.14.a.2.1

      2. 2

        Identifies and compares measurable features of everyday objects, using appropriate vocabulary.14.a.2.2

      3. 3

        Begins to use words such as “first”, “next”, and “last. 14.a.2.3

      4. 4

        Uses measurable features to order materials sequentially. 14.a.2.4

      5. 5

        Recognizes, copies, creates, and continues simple patterns using objects.14.a.2.5

      6. 6

        Uses past and future tenses and time words appropriately.14.a.2.6

      7. 7

        Begins to understand concepts such as yesterday, today, and tomorrow.14.a.2.7

      8. 8

        Responds to questions that can be answered through data analysis.14.a.2.8

      9. 9

        Is able to show data using simple charts and graphs. 14.a.2.9

      10. 10

        Uses non-standard units of measurement such as cubes, links, counting bears or hands, to measure objects.14.a.2.10

      11. 11

        Uses measurement terms and concepts in everyday life.14.a.2.11

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