Kindergarten students recognize, read, write, and count numbers to twenty and use one-to-one correspondence. They create and model addition and subtraction using concrete objects. Students compare, order, and describe objects by size, value, or attributes as they are introduced to algebraic reasoning. Geometry at this level includes recognizing and identifying two-dimensional figures in their environment regardless of their orientation. An understanding of data develops through collecting, organizing, and recording information using objects and pictures.

 

Kindergarten students begin the reading process as they develop phonological and phonemic awareness. Environmental print, sight words, and letter sound relationships are used to read text. While listening to and discussing a variety of grade appropriate text, students are introduced to reading strategies. They listen to comprehend text and build vocabulary. Students begin the writing process by drawing and/or dictating basic text which they share with others. They participate in group discussions using turn taking to develop listening and speaking skills.

 

 

 

 

First grade students learn basic addition facts through sums to ten and the corresponding subtraction facts. They use skip counting, begin to identify place value, and develop an understanding of equal parts of a whole. The foundation for algebraic reasoning is built through sorting and patterning. Measurement concepts are introduced as students compare the length and weight of objects using non-standard units of measurement, determine time to the nearest hour, and determine the value of a given set of coins. Geometric concepts are extended as students identify, name, sort, and sketch two- and three-dimensional objects in their environment. Further understanding of data analysis includes using tallies, tables, pictographs, and bar graphs.

 

First grade students demonstrate phonological awareness and phonemic awareness. They demonstrate the ability to decode words. While listening to and discussing a variety of grade-appropriate text, students begin to use reading strategies. They begin to read with fluency and to comprehend text. Students compose simple sentences and begin to edit their writing. They continue to develop writing skills and share their work with others. Students participate in large and small group discussions to develop listening and speaking skills.

 

 

 

 

Second grade students expand their understanding of number sense and place value through the hundreds. They use two digit addition and subtraction and identify halves and fourths of a whole. Algebraic reasoning continues to develop as students describe, extend, and use patterns to solve problems. Students represent mathematical situations using numbers, symbols, and words. Measurement concepts include temperature, time to the nearest quarter hour, decimals to show money amounts, and standard units of measurement. Geometric concepts expand as students compare and describe two- and three-dimensional geometric figures, identify lines of symmetry, and sort objects by attributes. Data is collected and represented using tables, pictographs, and bar graphs. Students make predictions using informal concepts of probability.

 

Second grade students decode unfamiliar words using structural analysis. While listening to, reading, and discussing a variety of grade-appropriate text, students expand their use of reading strategies. They read fluently and comprehend text. Students compose a variety of text and edit their written work. They continue to develop writing skills and may publish their work. Students begin to formulate and answer research questions and record information. They participate in and sometimes lead group discussions with an emphasis on developing listening and speaking skills.

 

 

 

 

Third grade students continue to develop their understanding of the number system and place value. Students demonstrate immediate recall of addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts and identify, read, and write simple fractions. Students model, generate, and solve two step addition and subtraction problems and one-step multiplication problems. Algebraic reasoning is developed as students record and describe how patterns are extended. Variables and open sentences are used to express algebraic relationships. Measurement concepts include appropriate units of measure to the nearest half unit, money notation, time to the nearest minute, and elapsed time to the nearest half hour. In geometry, students describe, sketch, and compare plane figures and lines and demonstrate transformational motions. Data is collected and represented graphically through number lines and frequency tables. Informal concepts of probability are expanded.

 

Third grade students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in text using their knowledge of structural analysis. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of words through context, word study, and various resources. They read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with fluency and expand their use of reading strategies and skills. Students generate their own ideas to compose paragraphs using the writing process. They edit their written work. They continue to develop writing skills and may publish their work. Students formulate a topic, conduct research, and record information. They participate in and sometimes lead group discussions with an emphasis on developing listening and speaking skills.

 

 

 

 

Fourth grade students read, write, compare, and order whole numbers and fractions, identify and use place value, and recall and use facts. Students use estimation as they generate and solve problems. Patterns and relationships are identified, described, and represented numerically and algebraically. Algebraic concepts are expanded to include modeling, explaining, and solving open number sentences. Measurement concepts include area and perimeter, money notation, and elapsed time to the nearest quarter hour. Geometric concepts are expanded to include symmetry, congruence, and coordinate geometry. Models are used to identify, describe, and classify figures by relevant properties. Data analysis includes collecting and representing information through frequency tables and line plots. Students model measures of central tendency for mode and median. Probability experiments are conducted using concrete materials and the results are represented using fractions to make predictions.

 

Fourth grade students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words while reading text using their knowledge of structural analysis. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of words through context, word study, and various resources. They read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with fluency and expand their use of reading strategies and skills. They use the writing process to compose essays and compositions with an awareness of audience and purpose. Students revise drafts and then edit for mechanics, word usage, and sentence structure. They formulate questions, research a topic, and write multi-paragraph papers to inform or persuade. Students also write summaries. Students may publish their work. They participate in and sometimes lead group discussions with an emphasis on developing listening and speaking skills.

 

 

 

 

Fifth grade students develop proficiency in using whole number, fractions, and decimals to solve problems. Algebraic reasoning develops as students identify, describe, and represent patterns and relationships in the number system and complete number sentences using words and symbols. Measurement is developed as students estimate and measure within customary and metric systems, show understanding of perimeter and area, identify equivalent periods of time, and solve problems involving monetary amounts. Spatial sense and geometric concepts are extended as students develop an understanding of the relationship between and among two- and three dimensional figures and represent geometric shapes on a coordinate plane. In data analysis, students design surveys to collect, display, and analyze data to make predictions and draw conclusions.

 

Fifth grade students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in text using structural analysis. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of words through context, word study, and multi-media resources. They read and comprehend grade-appropriate text with fluency and expand their use of reading strategies and skills across content areas. They use the writing process to compose a variety of multi-paragraph texts with an awareness of audience and purpose. Students revise drafts and then edit for mechanics, word usage, and sentence structure. They formulate questions, research a topic, and write multi-paragraph text to inform or persuade. Students also write summaries. Students may publish their work. They participate in and sometimes lead group discussions. Students expand active listening skills and demonstrate public speaking techniques.

 

 

 

 

Sixth grade students continue their development of number theory to include fractions, decimals, percents, prime and composite numbers, factors, and rules of divisibility to solve problems. Algebraic concepts are developed as students create tables and charts to extend and describe a rule. Students evaluate and write formulas and algebraic expressions. Measurement concepts expand to include the use of formulas and ratios to measure circumference, compare unit costs, and determine equivalent periods of time. In geometry, students determine complementary, supplementary, and missing angles. Students identify and locate points on a coordinate plane and plot geometric shapes in all four quadrants. Data analysis requires students to construct sample spaces and tree diagrams to find the number of outcomes for an event.

 

Sixth grade students expand reading comprehension skills using structural analysis. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of words through context, word study, and multi-media resources. They read and comprehend gradeappropriate text with fluency and expand their use of reading strategies and skills across content areas. They use the writing process to compose a variety of multiparagraph texts with an awareness of audience and purpose. Students revise drafts and then edit for mechanics, word usage, and sentence structure. They formulate questions, research a topic, and write multi-paragraph text to inform or persuade. Students also write summaries. Students may publish their work. They participate in and sometimes lead group discussions. Students expand active listening skills and demonstrate public speaking techniques.