Standard 1:  Understands and applies problem solving strategies

Interval Benchmark 1: Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems

a:

Applies problem solving strategies

Interval Benchmark 2: Justifies the process used to solve a numerical problem

a:

Justifies reasoning strategies

	Standard 2:  Understands and applies concepts of numbers and operations

Interval Benchmark 1: Describes the properties of numbers and number systems

a:

Applies counting rules

b:

Uses number theory

c:

Uses whole number place value to three-digit numbers

d:

Compares and orders numbers

e:

Represents numbers

f:

Understands fraction concepts

Interval Benchmark 2: Understands the properties of operations

a:

Applies the properties of addition and subtraction

Interval Benchmark 3: Computes fluently and makes reasonable estimates

a:

Adds and subtracts whole numbers

b:

Applies mental strategies to perform addition and subtraction

c:

Uses estimation strategies

d:

Solves addition and subtraction problems

	Standard 3:  Understands and applies concepts of measurement

Interval Benchmark 1: Understands measurable attributes and the process of measurement

a:

Compares and orders objects according to their measurable attributes

b:

Applies the process of measurement

Interval Benchmark 2: Uses a variety of techniques for measurement

a:

Recognizes and writes money amounts

b:

Describes time using familiar words

c:

Uses instruments of measurement

d:

Makes measurement estimates and checks for accuracy

	Standard 4:  Understands and applies properties of geometry

Interval Benchmark 1: Identifies similarities and differences between simple geometric shapes

a:

Names common plane and solid shapes

b:

Sorts common plane and solid shapes by their attributes

Interval Benchmark 2: Uses coordinate geometry to describe relationships

a:

Uses positional words to describe positions of objects in space

b:

Uses coordinate plane to locate objects

Interval Benchmark 3: Identifies transformations and symmetry

a:

Describes slides, flips, and turns

b:

Creates shapes that have symmetry

Interval Benchmark 4: Uses geometric reasoning to solve problems

a:

Matches views of the same structure from different perspectives

	Standard 5:  Understands and applies concepts of data analysis and probability

Interval Benchmark 1: Collects, organizes, and displays data to answer a question

a:

Gathers data to answer questions

b:

Represents data to convey results

Interval Benchmark 2: Uses statistical methods to describe data

a:

Describes the data looking at parts of the whole

Interval Benchmark 3: Reads and interprets data

a:

Reads and interprets information from graphs or charts

Interval Benchmark 4: Uses probability concepts

a:

Identifies events that are more likely to occur than others

	Standard 6:  Understands and applies concepts of algebra and functions

Interval Benchmark 1: Creates and extends simple patterns

a:

Identifies simple numeric patterns

Interval Benchmark 2: Sorts, classifies, and orders objects

a:

Sorts and reclassifies objects

Interval Benchmark 3: Uses concrete, pictorial, and verbal representations to understand symbolic notation

a:

Uses drawings to represent symbolic notations

Interval Benchmark 4: Uses models to represent mathematical situations

a:

Uses drawings to represent addition, subtraction, simple multiplication and simple division situations

Interval Benchmark 5: Describes change in a variety of situations

a:

Describes qualitative and quantitative change

	Standard 7:  Communicates and reasons mathematically

Interval Benchmark 1: Comprehends mathematical language

a:

Comprehends mathematical texts

Interval Benchmark 2: Expresses ideas using mathematical terms and representations

a:

Connects ideas to mathematical terms

Interval Benchmark 3: Analyzes and evaluates mathematical thinking

a:

Reviews mathematical thinking

Interval Benchmark 4: Uses technology to enhance mathematical learning

a:

Uses tools and technology to solve problems