Sierra Sands Unified School District
Curriculum Guides 2003-2004

Mathematics - Grade K

Mathematics

The California Achievement Test, Version 5 (CAT/5) Mathematics tests include both computational skills and critical-thinking skills.

The Mathematics Computation section of the CAT/5 includes computation with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, integers, percents, order of operations, and algebraic expressions.

The Mathematics Concepts and Applications section of the CAT/5 emphasizes problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Objectives include estimation, pattern recognition, number sequences, functions, and shapes.

The HSEE field test in mathematics addresses the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education through Algebra I. The mathematics test will include statistics, data analysis and probability, number sense, measurement and geometry, mathematical reasoning, and algebra. Students also will be asked to demonstrate a strong foundation in arithmetic, including work with decimals, fractions, and percents. The math test will consist of all multiple-choice items.


The STAR blueprints provide standards for Mathematics assessment.

Grade K

Level 10 of the California Achievement Test, Version 5 (CAT/5) is geared toward kindergarten students.

At this level, the Mathematics Concept and Applications section of the CAT/5 includes numeration, number theory, data interpretation, measurement, and geometry.


Data Interpretation
The Data Interpretation Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the study and use of graphical forms. Students collect and classify data, organize and display data, use logical reasoning, and problem solving.

    Bar Graphs: Identify/Amounts
The learner will be able to identify amounts represented on a bar graph.
Strand Source
Bar Graphs California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Bar Graphs: Add Amounts
The learner will be able to add amounts given on a bar graph.
Strand Source
Bar Graphs California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Fractions
The Fractions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on number sense and operations with fractions. Students compare and order fractions, study fraction parts, estimate with fractions, reason using fractions, and problem solve using fractions.

    Fraction Parts: Identify/Shaded Half
The learner will be able to identify the shaded half of an object.
Strand Source
Fraction Parts California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Geometry
The Geometry Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring geometric concepts from multiple perspectives. Students study properties and construction of figures, proofs and theorems, history of geometry, transformations, logic, and problem solving.

    Shapes: Rectangle/Properties
The learner will be able to identify the properties of a rectangle.
Strand Source
Two-Dimensional Shapes California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Shapes: Identifying
The learner will be able to identify object shapes.
Strand Source
Two-Dimensional Shapes California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Communicating Spatial Sense: Identify
The learner will be able to identify positions described by top, middle, bottom, inside, outside, etc.
Strand Source
Communicating Spatial Sense California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Measurement
The Measurement Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on measurement concepts, applications, and analysis. Students study length, area, circumference, perimeter, volume, weight, formulas, distance, calendar, money, tools, accuracy, units, constructions, patterns, and problem solving.

    Length: Instruments
The learner will be able to identify the correct instruments used to measure length.
Strand Source
Length California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Length: Nonstandard
The learner will be able to determine the length of an object using a nonstandard ruler.
Strand Source
Length California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Time: Read Analog Clock
The learner will be able to read a standard clock (not digital).
Strand Source
Time California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Time
The learner will be able to add one hour or one half hour to a given picture of an analog clock.
Strand Source
Time California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Money: Adding Coins
The learner will be able to find the total of a group of coins.
Strand Source
Money California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Number Theory
The Number Theory Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on manipulating number forms and classifications. Students make connections between number forms and their real world applications.

    One-to-one Correspondence
The learner will be able to identify group showing a specific quantity.
Strand Source
One-to-one Correspondence California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Word Names: Identify/Less Than 50
The learner will be able to identify number for a word name read orally; numbers are less than fifty.
Strand Source
Word Names California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Numeration
The Numeration Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring ordinality, identifying and extending number patterns, comparing numbers, and demonstrating number relationships.

    Comparison: Most
The learner will be able to compare objects and identify which is the tallest, widest, shortest, longest, heaviest, or lightest.
Strand Source
Comparison California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Patterns: Geometric/Identify/Next Shape
The learner will be able to identify the next shape in a geometric pattern.
Strand Source
Patterns: Geometric California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Quantity: Less
The learner will be able to identify less.
Strand Source
Quantity California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Similarities/Differences
The learner will be able to identify similarities and differences.
Strand Source
Comparison California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Comparison: Ordering/Height
The learner will be able to order objects from tallest to shortest.
Strand Source
Comparison California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Counting: 1-9
The learner will be able to count whole numbers from 1 to 9.
Strand Source
Counting California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Ordering: Whole Numbers
The learner will be able to order whole numbers in the correct sequence.
Strand Source
Ordering Numbers California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

Whole Numbers
The Whole Numbers Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on whole number concepts. Students perform operations with whole numbers, use manipulatives to demonstrate whole number concepts, and solve problems with whole numbers in real world contexts.

    Add Using Pictures
The learner will be able to add whole numbers using pictures.
Strand Source
Add Whole Numbers California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  
    Subtract Using Pictures
The learner will be able to subtract whole numbers using pictures.
Strand Source
Subtract Whole Numbers California Achievement Test (CAT), Version 5, Level 10 week tested: 36.
  

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