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M.K.1

Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to:

M.K.1.A

apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;

M.K.1.B

use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;

M.K.1.C

select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;

M.K.1.D

communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;

M.K.1.E

create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;

M.K.1.F

analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and

M.K.1.G

display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.

M.K.2

Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to understand how to represent and compare whole numbers, the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers, and relationships within the numeration system. The student is expected to:

M.K.2.A

count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects;

M.K.2.B

read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures;

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Representing Whole Number Quantities

Resource ID: TEKS12_MATH_K_001 Grade Range: Kindergarten Subject: Math

This activity provides an opportunity for students to represent whole numbers with pictures.

K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

M.K.2.C

count a set of objects up to at least 20 and demonstrate that the last number said tells the number of objects in the set regardless of their arrangement or order;

M.K.2.D

recognize instantly the quantity of a small group of objects in organized and random arrangements;

M.K.2.E

generate a set using concrete and pictorial models that represents a number that is more than, less than, and equal to a given number up to 20;

M.K.2.F

generate a number that is one more than or one less than another number up to at least 20;

M.K.2.G

compare sets of objects up to at least 20 in each set using comparative language;

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K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

M.K.2.H

use comparative language to describe two numbers up to 20 presented as written numerals; and

M.K.2.I

compose and decompose numbers up to 10 with objects and pictures.

M.K.3

Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an understanding of addition and subtraction situations in order to solve problems. The student is expected to:

M.K.3.A

model the action of joining to represent addition and the action of separating to represent subtraction;

2 Resources 1 Binder

K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

Addition and Subtraction Grades K–1

Resource ID: T2T02 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Learn about the vertical connection between the kindergarten and first grade addition and subtraction TEKS.

15 Teacher2Teacher Math Video Series

Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Explore the Teacher2Teacher math video series featuring key topics in mathematics instruction. Bookmark and return to this resource. New videos will be added throughout the ye...

M.K.3.B

solve word problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and differences within 10; and

1 Resource 1 Binder

Addition and Subtraction Grades K–1

Resource ID: T2T02 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Learn about the vertical connection between the kindergarten and first grade addition and subtraction TEKS.

15 Teacher2Teacher Math Video Series

Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Explore the Teacher2Teacher math video series featuring key topics in mathematics instruction. Bookmark and return to this resource. New videos will be added throughout the ye...

M.K.3.C

explain the strategies used to solve problems involving adding and subtracting within 10 using spoken words, concrete and pictorial models, and number sentences.

1 Resource 1 Binder

Addition and Subtraction Grades K–1

Resource ID: T2T02 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Learn about the vertical connection between the kindergarten and first grade addition and subtraction TEKS.

15 Teacher2Teacher Math Video Series

Grade Range: Kindergarten - 1 Subject: Math

Explore the Teacher2Teacher math video series featuring key topics in mathematics instruction. Bookmark and return to this resource. New videos will be added throughout the ye...

M.K.4

Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to identify coins in order to recognize the need for monetary transactions. The student is expected to identify U.S. coins by name, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

M.K.5

Algebraic reasoning. The student applies mathematical process standards to identify the pattern in the number word list. The student is expected to recite numbers up to at least 100 by ones and tens beginning with any given number.

M.K.6

Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids to develop generalizations about their properties. The student is expected to:

M.K.6.A

identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares as special rectangles;

1 Resource

K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

M.K.6.B

identify three-dimensional solids, including cylinders, cones, spheres, and cubes, in the real world;

M.K.6.C

identify two-dimensional components of three-dimensional objects;

M.K.6.D

identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably;

M.K.6.E

classify and sort a variety of regular and irregular two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of orientation or size; and

2 Resources

K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

Paint-a-long—Peg + Cat | PBS KIDS Lab

Resource ID: PBS226 Grade Range: PreK - Kindergarten Subject: Math

Use this game with children to combine shapes to draw Peg, Cat, and all their friends. Peg can help children every step of the way as they use their paintbrush and different colors to draw snazzy shap...

M.K.6.F

create two-dimensional shapes using a variety of materials and drawings.

1 Resource

Paint-a-long—Peg + Cat | PBS KIDS Lab

Resource ID: PBS226 Grade Range: PreK - Kindergarten Subject: Math

M.K.7

Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to directly compare measurable attributes. The student is expected to:

M.K.7.A

give an example of a measurable attribute of a given object, including length, capacity, and weight; and

M.K.7.B

compare two objects with a common measurable attribute to see which object has more of/less of the attribute and describe the difference.

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K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

M.K.8

Data analysis. The student applies mathematical process standards to collect and organize data to make it useful for interpreting information. The student is expected to:

M.K.8.A

collect, sort, and organize data into two or three categories;

M.K.8.B

use data to create real-object and picture graphs; and

M.K.8.C

draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.

M.K.9

Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to manage one's financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security. The student is expected to:

M.K.9.A

identify ways to earn income;

M.K.9.B

differentiate between money received as income and money received as gifts;

M.K.9.C

list simple skills required for jobs; and

M.K.9.D

distinguish between wants and needs and identify income as a source to meet one's wants and needs.

M.1.1

Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to:

M.1.1.A

apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;

M.1.1.B

M.1.1.C

M.1.1.D

communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;

M.1.1.E

create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;

M.1.1.F

analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and