Department/Grade:  Math/Kindergarten            Course:  Kindergarten Math      Revision Date:  April 2008

Required/Elective:  Required                 Course Length:  1 year  Pre-requisite: None

Course Description: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES	CONTENT OUTLINE
1.  Students will develop an understanding of numbers, number systems and number relationships. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.1.  Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships	1.  Count to 100 by 1’s and 10’s      Count objects to 20 using 1 to 1 correspondence      Identify and order #’s 0-20      Use objects to represent groups as well as sets up to 10      Identify ordinal positions first-fifth      Identify and write values of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters      Count pennies and dimes      Estimate objects up to 100
2.  Students will apply computation and estimation skills in mathematical operations. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.2.  Computation and Estimation	2.  Estimate a set or number of objects and verify by counting       Combine two groups of objects and identify sum       Introduce subtraction using concrete objects
3.  The students will demonstrate an understanding of true and estimated measurements. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.3.  Measurement and Estimation	3.  Understand spatial concept vocabulary      Estimate and compare length, weight, capacity, time and temperature      Measure length and height of objects using non-standard units      Tell and write time to the hour      Name days of the week and months of the year
4.  The students will communicate their use of mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.4  Mathematical Reasoning and Connections 2.5  Mathematical Problem Solving and  Communication	4.  Use math comparison terms when discussing the quantity, size, and shape of objects.      Identify and sort concrete objects according to specified attributes      Make predictions based on specified attributes of given objects      Select and use appropriate method, materials, and strategies to solve problems      Identify the use of measurement in everyday situations
5.  The students will communicate their use of mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.4  Mathematical Reasoning and Connections 2.5  Mathematical Problem Solving and  Communication	5.  Gather, organize, and display information using charts, graphs, and tallies.      Form answers and opinions as well as make comparisons and predictions based on data from bar graphs and pictographs      Predict the likelihood of an event happening using likely, unlikely, or certain      Compare sets of data using the concepts of largest, smallest, most and least
6.  The students will use algebra and functions. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.8.    Algebra and Functions	6.  Recognize, describe, extend and construct simple patterns found in common objects, sounds, and movements      Use concrete objects to recreate a simple story problem by trial and error      Identify the purpose for different mathematical symbols (+, -, and =)      Explain how solutions are determined
7. The students will demonstrate knowledge of basic geometric and Trigonometry concepts. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics        2.9  Geometry        2.10 Trigonometry	7.  Identify and name five basic plane figures:  circle, square, triangle, rectangle and oval.      Identify and create a reflection      Use plane shapes to construct pictures      Identify triangles in all environments and discuss how they are alike and different      Explore symmetry and nature
8.  The students will demonstrate basic concepts of calculus. Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics 2.11.  Concepts of Calculus	8.  Order whole numbers (0-20) from least to greatest value      Identify situations in real life that are slow or fast in happening
RESOURCE MATERIALS	ASSESSMENT
Houghton Mifflin Math Text PB Classroom  Calendar Unifix Cubes Geoboards and Bands Jewels Analog Clocks Pattern Blocks Concrete Objects for Counting and Sorting Graphing Mat Available Computer Software Big Books:  See K Big Books List Teacher Made Materials Measuring Tools Refer to Standards Booklet	· Teacher Observation · Individual Checklist Assessment based on student demonstration · Student written/oral responses · Computer Program Evaluations