Standards for Mathematical Practice
- MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.MP1
- MP2.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.MP2
- MP3.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.MP3
- MP4.
Model with mathematics.MP4
- MP5.
Use appropriate tools strategically.MP5
- MP6.
Attend to precision.MP6
- MP7.
Look for and make use of structure.MP7
- MP8.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.MP8
Number and QuantityNQ.1
Counting and Cardinality
- A.
Know number names and the count sequence.P.CC.A
- 1.
Count verbally or sign to at least 20 by ones.P.CC.A.1
- 1.
- B.
Recognize the number of objects in a small set.P.CC.B
- 2.
Instantly recognize, without counting, small quantities of up to five objects and say or sign the number.P.CC.B.2
- 2.
- C.
Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities.P.CC.C
- 3.
Say or sign the number names in order when counting, pairing one number word that corresponds with one object, up to at least 10.P.CC.C.3
- 4.
Use the number name of the last object counted to answer "How many?" questions for up to approximately 10 objects.P.CC.C.4
- 5.
Accurately count as many as five objects in a scattered configuration or out of a collection of more than five objects.P.CC.C.5
- 6.
Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.P.CC.C.6
- 3.
- D.
Compare numbers.P.CC.D
- 7.
Identify whether the number of objects in one group is more than, less than or the same as objects in another group for up to at least five objects.P.CC.D.7
- 8.
Identify and use numbers related to order or position from first to fifth.P.CC.D.8
- 7.
- E.
Associate a quantity with written numerals up to 5 and begin to write numbers.P.CC.E
- 9.
Associate a number of objects with a written numeral 0–5.P.CC.E.9
- 10.
Recognize and, with support, write some numerals up to 10.P.CC.E.10
- 9.
- A.
Algebra and FunctionsAF.2
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
- A.
Understand addition as adding to and understand subtraction as taking away from.P.OA.A
- 1.
Represent addition and subtraction in different ways, such as with fingers, objects, and drawings.P.OA.A.1
- 2.
Solve addition and subtraction problems set in simple contexts. Add and subtract up to at least five to or from a given number to find a sum or difference up to 10.P.OA.A.2
- 3.
With adult assistance, begin to use counting on (adding 1 or 2, for example) from the larger number for addition.P.OA.A.3
- 1.
- B.
Understand simple patterns.P.OA.B
- 4.
Fill in missing elements of simple patterns.P.OA.B.4
- 5.
Duplicate simple patterns in a different location than demonstrated, such as making the same alternating color pattern with blocks at a table that was demonstrated on the rug. Extend patterns, such as making an eight-block tower of the same pattern that was demonstrated with four blocks.P.OA.B.5
- 6.
Identify the core unit of sequentially repeating patterns, such as color in a sequence of alternating red and blue blocks.P.OA.B.6
- 4.
- A.
Data, Statistics, and ProbabilityDSP.3
Measurement & Data
- A.
Measure objects by their various attributes using standard and nonstandard measurement and use differences in attributes to make comparisons.P.MD.A
- 1.
Use comparative language, such as shortest, heavier, biggest, or later.P.MD.A.1
- 2.
Compare or order up to five objects based on their measurable attributes, such as height or weight.P.MD.A.2
- 3.
Measure using the same unit, such as putting together snap cubes to see how tall a book is.P.MD.A.3
- 1.
- A.
GeometryG.4
Geometry
- A.
Identify, describe, compare, and compose shapes.P.G.A
- 1.
Name and describe shapes in terms of length of sides, number of sides, and number of angles/corners.P.G.A.1
- 2.
Correctly name basic shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle) regardless of size and orientation.P.G.A.2
- 3.
Analyze, compare, and sort two-and three-dimensional shapes and objects in different sizes. Describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes, such as size and shape.P.G.A.3
- 4.
Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes.P.G.A.4
- 1.
- B.
Explore the positions of objects in space.P.G.B
- 5.
Understand and use language related to directionality, order, and the position of objects, including up/down and in front/behind.P.G.B.5
- 6.
Correctly follow directions involving their own position in space, such as "Stand up" and "Move forward."P.G.B.6
- 5.
- A.
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- PRE-K
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2020
- Where can I read the official document?
- Colorado Academic Standards: Mathematics
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