Ohio Academic Content Standards for Mathematics

Grades K-5

 

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Kindergarten    Click here for kindergarten Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1.  Compare and order whole numbers up to 10.

N2.  Explain rules of counting, such as each object should be counted once and that order does not change the number.

N3.  Count to twenty; e.g., in play situations or while reading number books.

N4.  Determine how many in sets (groups) of 10 or fewer objects.

N5.  Relate, read and write numerals for single-digit numbers (0 to 9). 

N6.  Construct multiple sets of objects each containing the same number of objects.

N7.  Compare the number of objects in two or more sets when one set has one or two more, or one or two fewer objects.

N8.  Represent and use whole numbers in flexible ways, including relating, composing and decomposing numbers; e.g., 5 marbles can be 2 red and 3 green or 1 red and 4 green.

N9.  Identify and state the value of a penny, nickel and dime.

N10a.  Model and represent addition as combining sets and counting on, and subtraction as take-away and comparison. For example: combine and separate small sets of objects in contextual situations; e.g., add or subtract one, two, or another small amount.

N10b.  Model and represent addition as combining sets and counting on, and subtraction as take-away and comparison. For example: count on (forward) and count back (backward) on a number line between 0 and 10.

N11.  Demonstrate joining multiple groups of objects, each containing the same number of objects; e.g., combining 3 bags of candy, each containing 2 pieces.

N12.  Partition or share a small set of objects into groups of equal size; e.g., sharing 6 stickers equally among 3 children.

N13.  Recognize the number or quantity of sets up to 5 without counting; e.g., recognize without counting the dot arrangement on a domino as 5.

 

Measurement

M1.  Identify units of time (day, week, month, year) and compare calendar elements; e.g., weeks are longer than days.

M2.  Compare and order objects of different lengths, areas, weights and capacities; and use relative terms, such as longer, shorter, bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter, more and less.

M3a.  Measure length and volume (capacity) using uniform objects in the environment. For example, find how many paper clips long is a pencil.

M3b.  Measure length and volume (capacity) using uniform objects in the environment. For example, find how many small containers it takes to fill one big container using sand, rice, beans.

M4a.  Order events based on time. For example, activities that take a long or short time.

M4b.  Order events based on time. For example, review what we do first, next, last.

M4c.  Order events based on time. For example, recall what we did or plan to do yesterday, today, tomorrow.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1a.  Identify and sort two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. For example, identify and describe two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional objects from the environment using the childs own vocabulary.

G1b.  Identify and sort two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. For example, sort shapes and objects into groups based on student-defined categories.

G1c.  Identify and sort two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. For example, select all shapes or objects of one type from a group.

G1d.  Identify and sort two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. For example: build two-dimensional figures using paper shapes or tangrams; build simple three-dimensional objects using blocks.

G2a.  Name and demonstrate the relative position of objects as follows: place objects over, under, inside, outside, on, beside, between, above, below, on top of, upside-down, behind, in back of, in front of.

G2b.  Name and demonstrate the relative position of objects as follows: describe placement of objects with terms, such as on, inside, outside, above, below, over, under, beside, between, in front of, behind.

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1a.  Sort, classify and order objects by size, number and other properties.  For example, identify how objects are alike and different.

A1b.  Sort, classify and order objects by size, number and other properties.  For example: order three events or objects according to a given attribute, such as time or size.

A1c.  Sort, classify and order objects by size, number and other properties.  For example, recognize and explain how objects can be classified in more than one way.

A1d.  Sort, classify and order objects by size, number and other properties.  For example, identify what attribute was used to sort groups of objects that have already been sorted.

A2.  Identify, create, extend and copy sequences of sounds (such as musical notes), shapes (such as buttons, leaves or blocks), motions (such as hops or skips), and numbers from 1 to 10.

A3.  Describe orally the pattern of a given sequence.

A4.  Model a problem situation using physical materials.

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Gather and sort data in response to questions posed by teacher and students; e.g., how many sisters and brothers, what color shoes.

D2.  Arrange objects in a floor or table graph according to attributes, such as use, size, color or shape. 

D3.  Select the category or categories that have the most or fewest objects in a floor or table graph.

 

Grade 1            Click here for first grade Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1.  Use ordinal numbers to order objects; e.g., first, second, third.

N2.  Recognize and generate equivalent forms for the same number using physical models, words and number expressions; e.g., concept of ten is described by 10 blocks, full tens frame, numeral 10, 5 + 5, 15 - 5, one less than 11, the age of my brother.

N3.  Read and write the numerals for numbers to 100. 

N4.  Count forward to 100, count backwards from 100, and count or backward starting at any number between 1 and 100.     

N5a.  Develop a system to group and count by twos, fives and tens.

N5b.  Identify patterns and groupings in a 100s chart and relate to place value concepts.    

N5c.  Recognize the first digit of a two-digit number as the most important to indicate size of a number and the nearness to 10 or 100. 

N6.  Identify and state the value of a penny, nickel, dime, quarter and dollar. 

N7.  Determine the value of a small collection of coins (with a total value up to one dollar) using 1 or 2 different type coins, including pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.      

N8.  Show different combinations of coins that have the same value.

N9.  Represent commonly used fractions using words and physical models for halves, thirds and fourths, recognizing fractions are represented by equal size parts of a whole and of a set of objects.    

N10a.  Model and explain addition using physical materials in contextual situations. 

N10b.  Draw pictures to model addition.

N10c.  Write number sentences to represent addition. 

N10d.  Explain that adding two whole numbers yields a larger whole number. 

N11a.  Model and explain subtraction using physical materials in contextual situations.

N11b.  Draw pictures to model subtraction.

N11c.  Write number sentences to represent subtraction.

N11d.  Explain that subtraction of whole numbers yields an answer smaller than the original number.

N12.  Use conventional symbols to represent the operations of addition and subtraction.  

N13.  Model and represent multiplication as repeated addition and rectangular arrays in contextual situations; e.g., four people will be at my party and if I want to give 3 balloons to each person, how many balloons will I need to buy?

N14.  Model and represent division as sharing equally in contextual situations; e.g., sharing cookies.

N15.  Demonstrate that equal means the same as using visual representations.   

N16a.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as counting all.

N16b.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as counting on.

N16c.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as one more, two more.

N16d.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as doubles.

N16e.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as doubles plus or minus one.

N16f.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as making ten.

N16g.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as using tens frames.

N16h.  Develop strategies for basic addition facts, such as: identity property (adding zero). 

N17a.  Develop strategies for basic subtraction facts, such as relating to addition (for example, think of 7 - 3 = ? as 3 plus ? equals 7).

N17b.  Develop strategies for basic subtraction facts, such as one less, two less.

N17c.  Develop strategies for basic subtraction facts, such as all but one (for example, 8 - 7, 5 - 4).

N17d.  Develop strategies for basic subtraction facts, such as: using tens frames.

N17e.  Develop strategies for basic subtraction facts, such as missing addends.  

 

Measurement

M1.  Recognize and explain the need for fixed units and tools for measuring length and weight; e.g., rulers and balance scales.

M2.  Tell time to the hour and half hour on digital and analog (dial) timepieces.   

M3.  Order a sequence of events with respect to time; e.g., summer, fall, winter and spring; morning, afternoon and night.

M4.  Estimate and measure weight using non-standard units; e.g., blocks of uniform size.  

M5.  Estimate and measure lengths using non-standard and standard units; i.e., centimeters, inches and feet.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1a.  Recognize and identify triangles and rhombuses independent of position, shape or size.

G1b.  Describe two-dimensional shapes using attributes such as number of sides and number of vertices (corners or angles). 

G2.  Create new shapes by combining or cutting apart existing shapes.

G3.  Identify the shapes of the faces of three-dimensional objects.

G4.  Extend the use of location words to include distance (near, far, close to) and directional words (left, right).

G5.  Copy figures and draw simple two-dimensional shapes from memory. 

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1.  Sort, classify and order objects by two or more attributes, such as color and shape, and explain how objects were sorted.

A2a.  Analyze and describe patterns with multiple attributes using numbers and shapes; e.g., AA, B, aa, b, AA, B, aa, b, 

A2b.  Continue repeating and growing patterns with materials, pictures and geometric items; e.g., XO, XOO, XOOO, XOOOO.

A3.  Describe orally the basic unit or general plan of a repeating or growing pattern.

A4.  Solve open sentences by representing an expression in more than one way using the commutative property; e.g., 4 + 5 = 5 + 4 or the number of blue balls plus red balls is the same as the number of red balls plus blue balls  (R + B = B + R).

A5.  Describe orally and model a problem situation using words, objects or number phrase or sentence. 

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Identify multiple categories for sorting data.

D2.  Collect and organize data into charts using tally marks.

D3.  Display data in picture graphs with units of 1 and bar graphs with intervals of 1.

D4.  Read and interpret charts, picture graphs and bar graphs as sources of information to identify main ideas, draw conclusions, and make predictions.

D5.  Construct a question that can be answered by using information from a graph.

D6.  Arrange five objects by an attribute, such as size or weight, and identify the ordinal position of each object.

D7.  Answer questions about the number of objects represented in a picture graph, bar graph or table graph; e.g., category with most, how many more in a category compared to another, how many altogether in two categories.

D8.  Describe the likelihood of simple events as possible/impossible and more likely/less likely; e.g., when using spinners or number cubes in classroom activities.

 

Grade 2      Click here for second grade Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1a.  Use place value concepts to represent, compare and order whole numbers using physical models, numerals and words, with ones, tens and hundreds; recognize 10 can mean 10 ones or one entity (1 ten) through physical models and trading games.

N1b.  Use place value concepts to represent, compare and order whole numbers using physical models, numerals and words, with ones, tens and hundreds: read and write 3-digit numerals (e.g., 243 in words, 24 tens and 3 ones, etc.) and construct models.

N2.  Recognize and classify numbers as even or odd.

N3.  Count money and make change using coins and a dollar bill.

N4.  Represent and write the value of money using the sign and in decimal form when using the $ sign.

N5a.  Represent fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths), using words, numerals and physical models. For example, recognize that a fractional part can mean different amounts depending on the original quantity.

N5b.  Represent fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths), using words, numerals and physical models. For example, recognize that a fractional part of a rectangle does not have to be shaded with contiguous parts.

N5c.  Represent fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths), using words, numerals and physical models. For example, identify and illustrate parts of a whole and parts of sets of objects.

N5d.  Represent fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths), using words, numerals and physical models. For example, compare and order physical models of halves, thirds and fourths in relation to 0 and 1.

N6.  Model, represent and explain subtraction as comparison, take-away and   part-to-whole; e.g., solve missing addend problems by counting up or subtracting.

N7.  Model, represent and explain multiplication as repeated addition, rectangular arrays and skip counting.

N8.  Model, represent and explain division as sharing equally and repeated subtraction.

N9.  Model and use the commutative property for addition.

N10.  Demonstrate fluency in addition facts with addends through 9 and corresponding subtractions; e.g., 9 + 9 = 18, 18 – 9 = 9.

N11.  Add and subtract multiples of 10.

N12a.  Demonstrate multiple strategies for adding and subtracting 2- or 3-digit whole numbers, such as compatible numbers.

N12b.  Demonstrate multiple strategies for adding and subtracting 2- or 3-digit whole numbers, such as compensatory numbers.

N12c.  Demonstrate multiple strategies for adding and subtracting 2- or 3-digit whole numbers, such as informal use of commutative and associative properties of addition.

N13.  Estimate the results of whole number addition and subtraction problems using front-end estimation, and judge the reasonableness of the answers.

 

Measurement

M1a.  Identify and select appropriate units of measure for length – centimeters, meters, inches, feet or yards.

M1b.  Identify and select appropriate units of measure for volume (capacity) – liters, cups, pints or quarts.

M1c.  Identify and select appropriate units of measure for weight – grams, ounces or pounds.

M1d.  Identify and select appropriate units of measure for time – hours, half-hours, quarter-hours or minutes and time designations, a.m. or p.m.

M2.  Establish personal or common referents for units of measure to make estimates and comparisons; e.g., the width of a finger is a centimeter, a large bottle of soda pop is 2 liters, a small paper clip weighs about one gram.

M3.  Describe and compare the relationships among units of measure, such as centimeters and meters; inches, feet and yards; cups, pints and quarts; ounces and pounds; and hours, half-hours, and quarter-hours; e.g., how many inches in a foot?

M4.  Tell time to the nearest minute interval on digital and to the nearest 5-minute interval on analog (dial) timepieces.

M5.  Estimate and measure the length and weight of common objects, using metric and U.S. customary units, accurate to the nearest unit.

M6.  Select and use appropriate measurement tools; e.g., a ruler to draw a segment 3 inches long, a measuring cup to place 2 cups of rice in a bowl, a scale to weigh 50 grams of candy.

M7.  Make and test predictions about measurements, using different units to measure the same length or volume.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1.  Identify, describe, compare and sort three-dimensional objects (i.e., cubes, spheres, prisms, cones, cylinders and pyramids) according to the shape of the faces or the number of faces, edges or vertices.

G2.  Predict what new shapes will be formed by combining or cutting apart existing shapes.

G3.  Recognize two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects from different positions.

G4.  Identify and determine whether two-dimensional shapes are congruent (same shape and size) or similar (same shape different size) by copying or using superposition (lay one thing on top of another).

G5.  Create and identify two-dimensional figures with line symmetry; e.g., what letter shapes, logos, polygons are symmetrical?

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1.  Extend simple number patterns (both repeating and growing patterns), and create similar patterns using different objects, such as using physical materials or shapes to represent numerical patterns. 

A2.  Use patterns to make generalizations and predictions; e.g., determine a missing element in a pattern.

A3.  Create new patterns with consistent rules or plans, and describe the rule or general plan of existing patterns.

A4.  Use objects, pictures, numbers and other symbols to represent a problem situation.

A5.  Understand equivalence and extend the concept to situations involving symbols; e.g., 4 + 5 = 9 and 9 = 4 + 5, and 4 + 5 = 3 + 6 = +

A6.  Use symbols to represent unknown quantities and identify values for symbols in an expression or equation using addition and subtraction; e.g., + О = 10, - 2 = 4.

A7.  Describe qualitative and quantitative changes, especially those involving addition and subtraction; e.g., a student growing taller versus a student growing two inches in one year.

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Pose questions, use observations, interviews and surveys to collect data, and organize data in charts, picture graphs and bar graphs.

D2.  Read, interpret and make comparisons and predictions from data represented in charts, line plots, picture graphs and bar graphs. 

D3.  Read and construct simple timelines to sequence events. 

D4.  Write a few sentences to describe and compare categories of data represented in a chart or graph, and make statements about the data as a whole. 

D5.  Identify untrue or inappropriate statements about a given set of data.

D6.  Recognize that data may vary from one population to another; e.g., favorite TV shows of students and of parents.

D7.  List some of the possible outcomes of a simple experiment, and predict whether given outcomes are more, less or equally likely to occur.

D8.  Use physical models and pictures to represent possible arrangements of 2 or 3 objects.

 

Grade 3      Click here for third grade Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1.  Identify and generate equivalent forms of whole numbers; e.g., 36, 30 + 6, 9 x 4, 46 - 10, number of inches in a yard. 

N2a.  Recognize 100 means 10 tens as well as a single entity (1 hundred) through physical models and trading games.   

N2b.  Describe the multiplicative nature of the number system; e.g., the structure of 3205 as 3 x 1000 plus 2 x 100 plus 5 x 1.   

N2c.  Model the size of 1000 in multiple ways; e.g., packaging 1000 objects into 10 boxes of 100, modeling a meter with centimeter and decimeter strips, or gathering 1000 pop-can tabs.  

N2d.  Explain the concept of tenths and hundredths using physical models, such as metric pieces, base ten blocks, decimal squares or money.

N3.  Use mathematical language and symbols to compare and order; e.g., less than, greater than, at most, at least, (symbols).

N4.  Count money and make change using coins and paper bills to ten dollars.

N5.  Represent fractions and mixed numbers using words, numerals and physical models.        

N6.  Compare and order commonly used fractions and mixed numbers using number lines, models (such as fraction circles or bars), points of reference (such as more or less than ½), and equivalent forms using physical or visual models.

N7.  Recognize and use decimal and fraction concepts and notations as related ways of representing parts of a whole or a set; e.g., 3 of 10 marbles are red can also be described as 3/10 and 3 tenths are red.

N8a.  Model, represent and explain multiplication; e.g., repeated addition, skip counting, rectangular arrays and area model. For example, use conventional mathematical symbols to write equations for word problems involving multiplication.

N8b.  Model, represent and explain multiplication; e.g., repeated addition, skip counting, rectangular arrays and area model; understand that, unlike addition/subtraction, the factors in multiplication and division may have different units; e.g., 3 boxes of 5 cookies.

N9a.  Model, represent and explain division; e.g., sharing equally, repeated subtraction, rectangular arrays and area model. For example, translate contextual situations involving division into conventional mathematical symbols.

N9b.  Model, represent and explain division; e.g., sharing equally, repeated subtraction, rectangular arrays and area model. For example, explain how a remainder may impact an answer in a real-world situation; e.g., 14 cookies being shared by 4 children.

N10a.  Relate addition and subtraction as inverse operations.

N10b.  Relate multiplication and division as inverse operations.

N10c.  Relate addition to multiplication (repeated addition). 

N10d.  Relate subtraction to division (repeated subtraction).

N11.  Model and use the commutative and associative properties for addition and multiplication.  

N12.  Add and subtract whole numbers with and without regrouping. 

N13.  Demonstrate fluency in multiplication facts through 10 and corresponding division facts.           

N14.  Multiply and divide 2- and 3-digit numbers by a single-digit number, without remainders for division.

N15.  Evaluate the reasonableness of computations based upon operations and the numbers involved; e.g., considering relative size, place value and estimates.        

 

Measurement

M1a.  Identify and select appropriate units for measuring length – miles, kilometers and other units of measure as appropriate. 

M1b.  Identify and select appropriate units for measuring volume (capacity) – gallons.     

M1c.  Identify and select appropriate units for measuring weight – ounces, pounds, grams, or kilograms.  

M1d.  Identify and select appropriate units for measuring temperature – degrees (Fahrenheit or Celsius).   

M2.  Establish personal or common referents to include additional units; e.g., a gallon container of milk; a postage stamp is about a square inch.

M3.  Tell time to the nearest minute and find elapsed time using a calendar or a clock.

M4.  Read thermometers in both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.

M5.  Estimate and measure length, weight and volume (capacity), using metric and U.S. customary units, accurate to the nearest 1/2 or 1/4 unit as appropriate.   

M6.  Use appropriate measurement tools and techniques to construct a figure or approximate an amount of specified length, weight or volume (capacity).

M7.  Make estimates for perimeter, area and volume using links, tiles, cubes and other models.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1.  Analyze and describe properties of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using terms such as vertex, edge, angle, side and face.

G2a.  Use physical models, like straws, to make different sized angles by opening and closing the sides, not by changing the side lengths.

G2b.  Identify, classify and draw right, acute, obtuse and straight angles.

G3.  Find and name locations on a labeled grid or coordinate system; e.g., a map or graph.

G4.  Draw lines of symmetry to verify symmetrical two-dimensional shapes.

G5.  Build a three-dimensional model of an object composed of cubes; e.g., construct a model based on an illustration or actual object.

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1.  Extend multiplicative and growing patterns, and describe the pattern or rule in words.

A2.  Analyze and replicate arithmetic sequences with and without a calculator. 

A3.  Use patterns to make predictions, identify relationships, and solve problems.

A4.  Model problem situations using objects, pictures, tables, numbers, letters and other symbols.

A5.  Write, solve and explain simple mathematical statements, such as 7 + > 8 or + 8 = 10. 

A6.  Express mathematical relationships as equations and inequalities. 

A7.  Create tables to record, organize and analyze data to discover patterns and rules.

A8.  Identify and describe quantitative changes, especially those involving addition and subtraction; e.g., the height of water in a glass becoming 1 centimeter lower each week due to evaporation.

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Collect and organize data from an experiment, such as recording and classifying observations or measurements, in response to a question posed.

D2.  Draw and interpret picture graphs in which a symbol or picture represents more than one object.

D3.  Read, interpret and construct bar graphs with intervals greater than one.

D4.  Support a conclusion or prediction orally and in writing, using information in a table or graph.

D5.  Match a set of data with a graphical representation of the data.

D6.  Translate information freely among charts, tables, line plots, picture graphs and bar graphs; e.g., create a bar graph from the information in a chart.

D7.  Analyze and interpret information represented on a timeline.

D8.  Identify the mode of a data set and describe the information it gives about a data set.

D9.  Conduct a simple experiment or simulation of a simple event, record the results in a chart, table or graph, and use the results to draw conclusions about the likelihood of possible outcomes.

D10.  Use physical models, pictures, diagrams and lists to solve problems involving possible arrangements or combinations of two to four objects.

 

Grade 4      Click here for fourth grade Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1a.  Connect physical, verbal and symbolic representations of fractions, decimals and whole numbers; e.g., 1/2, 5/10, five tenths, 0.5, and shaded rectangles with half.

N1b.  Understand and explain that ten tenths is the same as one whole in both fraction and decimal form.

N2.  Use place value structure of the base-ten number system to read, write, represent and compare whole numbers through millions and decimals through thousandths.

N3.  Round whole numbers to a given place value.

N4.  Identify and represent factors and multiples of whole numbers through 100, and classify numbers as prime or composite.

N5.  Use models and points of reference to compare commonly used fractions.

N6.  Use associative and distributive properties to simplify and perform computations; e.g., use left to right multiplication and the distributive property to find an exact answer without paper and pencil, such as 5 x 47 = 5 x 40 + 5 x 7 = 200 + 35 = 235.

N7.  Recognize that division may be used to solve different types of problem situations and interpret the meaning of remainders; e.g., situations involving measurement, money.

N8.  Solve problems involving counting money and making change, using both coins and paper bills.

N9.  Estimate the results of computations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, using a variety of strategies.

N10.  Use physical models, visual representations, and paper and pencil to add and subtract decimals and commonly used fractions with like denominators.

 

Measurement

M1.  Relate the number of units to the size of the units used to measure an object; e.g., compare the number of cups to fill a pitcher to the number of quarts to fill the same pitcher.

M2.  Demonstrate and describe perimeter as surrounding and area as covering a two-dimensional shape, and volume as filling a three-dimensional object.

M3a.  Identify and select appropriate units to measure perimeter – string or links (inches or centimeters).

M3b.  Identify and select appropriate units to measure area – tiles (square inches or square centimeters).

M3c.  Identify and select appropriate units to measure volume – cubes (cubic inches or cubic centimeters).

M4.  Develop and use strategies to find perimeter using string or links, area using tiles or a grid, and volume using cubes; e.g., count squares to find area of regular or irregular shapes on a grid, layer cubes in a box to find its volume.

M5.  Make simple unit conversions within a measurement system; e.g., inches to feet, kilograms to grams, quarts to gallons.

M6.  Write, solve and verify solutions to multi-step problems involving measurement.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1.  Identify, describe and model intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines and line segments; e.g., use straws or other material to model lines.

G2.  Describe, classify, compare and model two- and three-dimensional objects using their attributes.

G3.  Identify similarities and differences of quadrilaterals; e.g., squares, rectangles, parallelograms and trapezoids.

G4.  Identify and define triangles based on angle measures (equiangular, right, acute and obtuse triangles) and side lengths (isosceles, equilateral and scalene triangles).

G5.  Describe points, lines and planes, and identify models in the environment.

G6.  Specify locations and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, using first quadrant points.

G7.  Identify, describe and use reflections (flips), rotations (turns), and translations (slides) in solving geometric problems; e.g., use transformations to determine if 2 shapes are congruent.

G8.  Use geometric models to solve problems in other areas of mathematics, such as number (multiplication/division) and measurement (area, perimeter, border).

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1.  Use models and words to describe, extend and make generalizations of patterns and relationships occurring in computation, numerical patterns, geometry, graphs and other applications.

A2.  Represent and analyze patterns and functions using words, tables and graphs.

A3.  Construct a table of values to solve problems associated with a mathematical relationship.

A4.  Use rules and variables to describe patterns and other relationships.

A5.  Represent mathematical relationships with equations or inequalities.

A6.  Describe how a change in one variable affects the value of a related variable; e.g., as one increases the other increases or as one increases the other decreases.

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Create a plan for collecting data for a specific purpose.

D2.  Represent and interpret data using tables, bar graphs, line plots and line graphs.

D3.  Interpret and construct Venn diagrams to sort and describe data.

D4.  Compare different representations of the same data to evaluate how well each representation shows important aspects of the data, and identify appropriate ways to display the data.

D5.  Propose and explain interpretations and predictions based on data displayed in tables, charts and graphs.

D6.  Describe the characteristics of a set of data based on a graphical representation, such as range of the data, clumps of data, and holes in the data.

D7.  Identify the median of a set of data and describe what it indicates about the data.

D8.  Use range, median and mode to make comparisons among related sets of data.

D9.  Conduct simple probability experiments and draw conclusions from the results; e.g., rolling number cubes or drawing marbles from a bag.

D10.  Represent the likelihood of possible outcomes for chance situations; e.g., probability of selecting a red marble from a bag containing 3 red and 5 white marbles.

D11.  Relate the concepts of impossible and certain-to-happen events to the numerical values of 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

D12.  Place events in order of likelihood and use a diagram or appropriate language to compare the chance of each event occurring; e.g., impossible, unlikely, equal, likely, certain.

D13.  List and count all possible combinations using one member from each of several sets, each containing 2 or 3 members; e.g., the number of possible outfits from 3 shirts, 2 shorts and 2 pairs of shoes.

 

Grade 5      Click here for fifth grade Investigations units

Number, Number Sense, and Operations

N1.  Use models and visual representation to develop the concept of ratio as part-to-part and part-to-whole, and the concept of percent as part-to-whole.

N2.  Use various forms of 1 to demonstrate the equivalence of fractions; e.g., 18/24 = 9/12 x 2/2 = ¾ x 6/6.

N3.  Identify and generate equivalent forms of fractions, decimals and percents.

N4.  Round decimals to a given place value and round fractions (including mixed numbers) to the nearest half.

N5.  Recognize and identify perfect squares and their roots.

N6.  Represent and compare numbers less than 0 by extending the number line and using familiar applications; e.g., temperature, owing money.

N7.  Use commutative, associative, distributive, identity and inverse properties to simplify and perform computations.

N8.  Identify and use relationships between operations to solve problems.

N9.  Use order of operations, including use of parentheses, to simplify numerical expressions.

N10.  Justify why fractions need common denominators to be added or subtracted.

N11.  Explain how place value is related to addition and subtraction of decimals; e.g., 0.2 + 0.14; the two tenths is added to the one tenth because they are both tenths.

N12.  Use physical models, points of reference, and equivalent forms to add and subtract commonly used fractions with like and unlike denominators and decimals.

N13.  Estimate the results of computations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, using a variety of strategies.

 

Measurement

M1.  Identify and select appropriate units to measure angles; i.e., degrees.

M2.  Identify paths between points on a grid or coordinate plane and compare the lengths of the paths; e.g., shortest path, paths of equal length.

M3.  Demonstrate and describe the differences between covering the faces (surface area) and filling the interior (volume) of three-dimensional objects.

M4.  Demonstrate understanding of the differences among linear units, square units and cubic units.

M5.  Make conversions within the same measurement system while performing computations.

M6.  Use strategies to develop formulas for determining perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles and parallelograms, and volume of rectangular prisms.

M7.  Use benchmark angles (e.g.; 45, 90, 120) to estimate the measure of angles, and use a tool to measure and draw angles.

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

G1.  Draw circles, and identify and determine relationships among the radius, diameter, center and circumference; e.g., radius is half the diameter, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is an approximation of .

G2.  Use standard language to describe line, segment, ray, angle, skew, parallel and perpendicular.

G3.  Label vertex, rays, interior and exterior for an angle.

G4.  Describe and use properties of congruent figures to solve problems.

G5.  Use physical models to determine the sum of the interior angles of triangles and quadrilaterals.

G6.  Extend understanding of coordinate system to include points whose x or y values may be negative numbers.

G7.  Understand that the measure of an angle is determined by the degree of rotation of an angle side rather than the length of either side.

 

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A1.  Justify a general rule for a pattern or a function by using physical materials, visual representations, words, tables or graphs.

A2.  Use calculators or computers to develop patterns, and generalize them using tables and graphs.

A3.  Use variables as unknown quantities in general rules when describing patterns and other relationships.

A4.  Create and interpret the meaning of equations and inequalities representing problem situations.

A5.  Model problems with physical materials and visual representations, and use models, graphs and tables to draw conclusions and make predictions.

A6.  Describe how the quantitative change in a variable affects the value of a related variable; e.g., describe how the rate of growth varies over time, based upon data in a table or graph.

 

Data Analysis and Probability

D1.  Read, construct and interpret frequency tables, circle graphs and line graphs.

D2.  Select and use a graph that is appropriate for the type of data to be displayed; e.g., numerical vs. categorical data, discrete vs. continuous data.

D3.  Read and interpret increasingly complex displays of data, such as double bar graphs.

D4.  Determine appropriate data to be collected to answer questions posed by students or teacher, collect and display data, and clearly communicate findings.

D5.  Modify initial conclusions, propose and justify new interpretations and predictions as additional data are collected.

D6.  Determine and use the range, mean, median and mode, and explain what each does and does not indicate about the set of data.

D7.  List and explain all possible outcomes in a given situation.

D8.  Identify the probability of events within a simple experiment, such as three chances out of eight.

D9.  Use 0, 1 and ratios between 0 and 1 to represent the probability of outcomes for an event, and associate the ratio with the likelihood of the outcome.

D10.  Compare what should happen (theoretical/expected results) with what did happen (experimental/actual results) in a simple experiment.

D11.  Make predictions based on experimental and theoretical probabilities.

 

Investigations units – all grades

 

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