MSAD #55

Mathematics

Benchmarks/Performance Indicators

Math Skills

Grade 1

06-10-05

 

Number Sense

 

A.        Students will understand and demonstrate a sense of what numbers mean and how they are used.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Demonstrate an understanding of what numbers mean (e.g., that the number 7 stands for a group of objects.)

 

q      a.  count quantities up to 40 and demonstrate one to one correspondence.

 

2.         Understand the many uses of number (e.g., prices, recipes, measurements, directions in play).

 

q      a.  can find several uses for numbers.

 

3.         Order, compare, read, group, and apply place value concepts to numbers up to 1,000.

 

q      a.  read, order, and sequence numbers up to 100.

q      b.  compare two numbers according to greater than, less than, and equal to (up to 100)

q      c.  read and write two digit numbers.

q      d.  count by 10s to 100, by 2s to 50, by 5s to 100.

 

4.         Determine reasonableness of results when working with quantities

 

q      a.  participate in estimating activities.

 

 

Computation

 

B.        Students will understand and demonstrate computation skills.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Use and apply estimation with quantities, measurements, computations, and problem solving.

 

q      a.  estimate using standard and nonstandard units i.e. volume, temp. weight, length, quantity, computation, or problem solving.

 

2.         Use multiple strategies in solving problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers.

 

q      a.  build numbers in different ways using unifix cubes.

q      b.  record or share strategies.

q      c.  explore calculators as a mathematical tool.

 

 

3.         Show understanding of addition and subtraction by using a variety of materials, strategies, and symbols.

 

q      a.  record number combinations and solutions with pictures, numbers.

q      b.  read and write numbers to 100.

q      c.  add and subtract single digit numbers horizontally and vertically.

q      d.  know the terms addition, subtraction, and equal to.

 

Data Analysis and Statistics

 

C.   Students will understand and apply concepts of data analysis.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Formulate and solve problems by collecting, arranging, and interpreting data.

 

q      a.  collect and interpret data from a graph or chart.

 

 

2.         Make tallies and graphs of information gathered from immediate surroundings.

 

q      a.  categorize data individually or as a group.

q      b.  represent data (tally, picture graph, bar graph).

 

Probability

 

D.        Students will understand and apply concepts of probability.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Use concepts of chance and record outcomes of simple events.

 

q      a.  predict the probability of an event  (rolling dice, flipping coins, etc. )

 

Geometry

 

E.        Students will understand and apply concepts from geometry.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Describe, model, and classify 2D shapes and selected 3D figures.

 

q      a.  identify 2 D shapes: rectangles, square, circle, triangle.

q      b.  recognize 3D shapes: cylinder, cube, cone.

 

2.         Investigate and predict the results of combining, dividing, and changing 2D shapes

 

q      a.  construct and deconstruct  shapes.

 

3.         Use positional words to describe the relationship of two or more objects (e.g., over, under, beside, to the left, etc.)

 

q      a.  compare orientation of items.

 

 

 

 

 

Measurement

 

F.         Students will understand and demonstrate measurement skills.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Estimate and measure length, time, temperature, weight, and capacity.

 

q      a.  measure length with non-standard units.

q      b.  compare the weights of objects using a balance.

q      c.  tell time to the hour.

 

2.         Identify and give the value of different coins.

 

q      a.  identify and know the value of a penny, nickel, and dime.

 

3.         Select standard and non-standard tools for determining length, time, temperature, weight, and capacity, and use them to solve every day problems.

 

q      a.  select proper measurement tool.

 

 

Patterns, Relationships, Functions

 

G.        Students will understand that mathematics is the science of patterns, relationships, and functions.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Recognize, describe, extend, copy, and create a wide variety of patterns.

 

q      a.  identify, construct, and extend a variety of patterns. 

 

2.         Explore the use of variables and open sentences to describe relationships.

 

q      a.  solve missing addends (7 + _ = 10)

 

3.         Represent and describe both geometric and numeric relationships.

 

q      a.  identify relationship between geometric shapes (2 trapezoids =1 hexagon )

q      b.  complete a number sentence using =.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Algebra Concepts

 

H.        Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Make drawings for problem situations and mathematical expressions in which there is an unknown, using a variety of tools and approaches.

 

q      a.  use drawings to represent word problems.

q      b.  use manipulatives to represent word problems.

q      c.  solve the missing addend.

 

2.         Use language and symbols to express numerical and other relationships.

 

q      a.  use pictures, numbers, and words to demonstrate a mathematical statement.

 

Discrete Mathematics

 

I.          Students will understand and apply concepts in discrete mathematics.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Classify sets of objects into two or more groups using their attributes.

 

q      a.  sort and classify with 2 attributes (ex. venn diagrams).

 

2.         Create and use an organized list to determine possible outcomes or solve problems.

 

 

Mathematical Reasoning

 

J.         Students will understand and apply concepts of mathematical reasoning.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Describe a simple argumentÕs strengths and weaknesses.

 

q      a.  explain how to solve a mathematical problem.

 

2.         Distinguish between ÒimportantÓ and ÒunimportantÓ mathematical information.

 

q      a.  identify mathematical information needed to solve a problem.

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematical Communication

 

K.        Students will reflect upon and clarify their understanding of mathematical ideas and relationships.  Students will be able to:

 

1.         Use numerals and symbols (>,<,=,+,-) to report numerical data and relationship.

 

q      a.  write an accurate number sentence using +, -, =.