The District 28 mathematics curriculum promotes opportunities for students to develop and apply basic math skills and solve problems confidently using a wide variety of strategies.  By the end of Kindergarten, we expect students to be able to do the following within each area:

Estimation

*use the language of estimation

*use benchmarks of 5 and 10 to estimate

*make and revise estimates

Concepts and Computation

*recognize numerals 0-20

*know number sequence to 20

*use one-to-one correspondence when counting

*count backwards from 20

*explore the concepts of addition and subtraction

Fractions

*explore concepts of halves

*explore fractional parts of a whole

Algebra

*identify an existing pattern

*extend an existing pattern

*copy a pattern

*create own pattern

*recognize patterns in our number system

Geometry

*recognize and draw basic shapes

*sort objects by attribute

*develop and explain the criteria for classifying objects and shapes

Measurement

*compare the size of objects

*measure and compare the length, width, and area using standard and nonstandard units

*build an awareness of time intervals and elapsed time (hours, days, months, seasons, years)

Data Analysis and Probability

*classify objects by characteristics

*create, read, represent, and interpret data on a bar graph

*collect, record, organize, graph, and analyze data

Communication, Application, and Representation

*use mathematical language accurately

*organize and communicate math thinking effectively

*write numbers 1-10 correctly

Problem Solving and Reasoning

*develop patterns to solve problems (calendars, manipulatives)

*use math to solve problems in everyday activities

*build new math knowledge through problem solving