Counting and CardinalityMT.K.CC

  • 1

    Flexibly count to 100 by ones and by tens.MT.K.CC.1

  • 2

    Count beginning from a given number within the known sequence.MT.K.CC.2

  • 3

    Write numbers from 0-20 and represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20.MT.K.CC.3

  • 4

    Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities and connect counting to cardinality by recognizing that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger within a normal counting sequence.MT.K.CC.4

  • 5

    Count to answer "how many?" in a variety of arrangements and, given a number, produce a set within 20.MT.K.CC.5

  • 6

    Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group.MT.K.CC.6

  • 7

    Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.MT.K.CC.7

Operations and Algebraic ThinkingMT.K.OA

  • 1

    Represent addition and subtraction in multiple ways.MT.K.OA.1

  • 2

    Solve addition and subtraction problems in context within 10. This standard should incorporate cultural context relating to Montana Indigenous Peoples and local communities.MT.K.OA.2

  • 3

    Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in multiple ways.MT.K.OA.3

  • 4

    For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number.MT.K.OA.4

  • 5

    Flexibly and accurately add and subtract within 5.MT.K.OA.5

  • 6

    Recognize the characteristics of the commutative property in addition.MT.K.OA.6

Number and Operations in Base TenMT.K.NBT

  • 1

    Compose and decompose numbers from 11-19 into ten ones and further ones in multiple ways and record each composition or decomposition by a drawing or an equation.MT.K.NBT.1

Measurement and DataMT.K.MD

  • 1

    Describe several attributes of a single object.MT.K.MD.1

  • 2

    Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common using comparative language.MT.K.MD.2

  • 3

    Classify, count, and sort objects into categories. This standard should incorporate cultural context relating to Montana Indigenous Peoples and local communities.MT.K.MD.3

  • 4

    Describe attributes and identify the names of coins.MT.K.MD.4

  • 5

    Explain time in days, months, years, and seasons.MT.K.MD.5

GeometryMT.K.G

  • 1

    Describe the relative positions of objects in their environment. This standard should incorporate cultural context relating to Montana Indigenous Peoples and local communities.MT.K.G.1

  • 2

    Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.MT.K.G.2

  • 3

    Identify shapes are two-dimensional or three-dimensional.MT.K.G.3

  • 4

    Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes using informal language and other attributes.MT.K.G.4

  • 5

    Model shapes in the environment. This standard should incorporate cultural context relating to Montana Indigenous Peoples and local communities.MT.K.G.5

  • 6

    Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes.MT.K.G.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Montana Mathematics Content Standards (2026)

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