Essential Elements: Grade 1

Operations and Algebraic Thinking1.OA

  • A

    Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.  M.1.OA.A

    1. 1

      Represent addition and subtraction e.g., by using objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), or acting out situations. M.EE.1.OA.1

    2. 2

      Use “putting together” to solve problems with two sets. M.EE.1.OA.2

  • B

    Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.M.1.OA.B

    1. 3

      Not applicable. See M.EE.6.EE.3 and M.EE.N.CN.2.  

    2. 4

      Not applicable. See M.EE.1.NBT.4 and M.EE.1.NBT.6. 

  • C

    Add and subtract within 20.M.1.OA.C

    1. 5

      Relate counting to addition and subtraction. M.EE.1.OA.5

      1. a

        Use manipulatives or visual representations to indicate the number that results when adding one more. M.EE.1.OA.5.a

      2. b

        Apply knowledge of “one less” to subtract one from a number. M.EE.1.OA.5.b

    2. 6

      Not applicable. See M.EE.3.OA.6.

  • D

    Work with addition and subtraction equations M.1.OA.D

    1. 7

      Recognize two groups that have the same or equal quantity. M.EE.1.OA.7

Number and Operations in Base Ten1.NBT

  • A

    Extend the counting sequence.M.1.NBT.A

    1. 1

      Know the count sequence and understand numbers and quantities.M.EE.1.NBT.1

      1. a

        Count by ones to 30. M.EE.1.NBT.1.a

      2. b

        Count up to 10 objects and representthe quantity withthe corresponding numeral.M.EE.1.NBT.1.b

  • B

    Understand place value.M.1.NBT.B

    1. 2

      Create sets of 10. M.EE.1.NBT.2

    2. 3

      Compare two groups of 10 or fewer items when the number of items in each group is similar.M.EE.1.NBT.3

  • C

    Use place value understanding andproperties of operations to add and subtract. M.1.NBT.C

    1. 4

      Compose quantities less than or equal to five in more than one way.M.EE.1.NBT.4

    2. 5

      Not applicable. See M.EE.1.OA.5.

    3. 6

      Decompose quantities less than or equalto five in more than one way.M.EE.1.NBT.6

Measurement and Data1.MD

  • A

    Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.M.1.MD.A

    1. 1

      Compare lengths to identify which is longer/shorter or taller/shorter. Compare lengths to identify which is longer/shorter or taller/shorter.M.EE.1.MD.1

    2. 2

      Compare lengths to identify which is longer/shorter or taller/shorter.M.EE.1.MD.2

  • B

    Tell and write time.M.1.MD.B

    1. 3

      Understand concepts of time.M.EE.1.MD.3

      1. a

        Demonstrate an understanding of tomorrow, yesterday, and today.M.EE.1.MD.3.a

      2. b

        Demonstrate an understanding of morning, afternoon, day, and night.M.EE.1.MD.3.b

      3. c

        Identify activities that come before, next, and after.M.EE.1.MD.3.c

      4. d

        Demonstrate an understanding that telling time is the same every day.M.EE.1.MD.3.d

  • C

    Represent and interpret data.M.1.MD.C

    1. 4

      Organize objects into categories by sorting (e.g., color, size, shape). Count the number of objects in each category and identify the category with the most objects.M.EE.1.MD.4

Geometry1.G

  • A

    Reason with shapes and their attributes.M.1.G.A

    1. 1

      Identify the relative position of objects that are on, off, in, and out. M.EE.1.G.1

    2. 2

      Sort shapes of the same size and orientation including circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles.M.EE.1.G.2

    3. 3

      Put together two shapes to make a shape that relates to the whole (e.g., two semicircles to make a circle,two squares to make a rectangle).M.EE.1.G.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
WISCONSIN ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR Mathematics

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