Mathematics Essential Academic
Learning Requirements for |
EALR: 1. The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics.
Component 1:1
Understands and applies concepts and procedures from number sense (number and
numeration, computation, and estimation).
- Counts, recognizes, writes, and orders numbers to 20.
- Rote counts from 1 to 100.
- Demonstrates 1-1 correspondence to 20.
- Demonstrates and understands more and less.
- Demonstrates understanding of ordinal numbers (first through tenth).
- Demonstrates understanding of addition and subtraction through manipulatives, acting out stories, and other strategies.
- Uses vocabulary such as shorter, higher, longer, over, etc.
- Understands equal parts.
- Counts by 5s and 10s.
- Counts backwards from 10.
- Begins to develop system for keeping track when counting objects.
- Exposure to calculator use.
- Begins at a number higher than one and counts from there.
- Develops basic understanding of addition and subtraction using manipulatives.
- Recognizes +, -, =.
- Uses estimation to determine if a solution is reasonable.
- Begins to estimate quantities.
- Determines the cardinal number of a set of objects through 30.
- When given three groups of objects (1-20), orders them from smallest to largest.
- Uses a known quantity to estimate an unknown quantity (sets of objects to 30) using a variety of strategies and approaches.
Component 1:2
Understands and applies concepts and procedures from measurement (attributes and
dimensions, approximation and precision, and systems and tools).
- Begins to use direct measurable attributes such as length, money, temperature, and time to describe and compare objects.
- Begins to estimate and compare attributes.
- Uses standard and non-standard units of measurement.
- Introduced to hour and half hour.
- Recognizes and identifies value of penny, nickel, and dime.
- Begins to count and compare pennies, nickels, and dimes.
- Uses comparative words (longer, shorter, heavier, lighter) to compare objects relative to weight or length.
Component 1:3
Understands and applies concepts and procedures from geometric sense (shape and
dimension, and relationships and transformations).
- Uses attributes of shape and size to identify, name, and sort simple geometric shapes: circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, diamonds, and ovals.
- Identifies dimensional shapes: ball, box, can, and cone.
- Describes and compares geometric figures and objects using spatial vocabulary, such as corners, curves, inside, outside, right, left, below, and above.
Component 1:4
Understands and applies concepts and procedures from probability and statistics
(probability, statistics, and prediction and inference).
- Collects, organizes, and displays data in numerical and graphical forms.
- Predicts and compares data in familiar situations.
- Expresses the likelihood of an event in a real world context by using vocabulary such as, impossible, probable, and certain.
- Sorts and classifies objects in order to draw conclusions.
Component 1:5
Understands and applies concepts and procedures from algebraic sense (relations
and representations, and operations).
- Recognizes, creates, and extends patterns of objects using a variety of materials.
- Solves equations at the concrete level to show equality and inequality.
EALR: 2. The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
Component 2:1
Investigates situations (by searching for patterns and exploring a variety of
approaches).
- Uses a variety of strategies and approaches to investigate and solve problems.
- Recognizes when information is missing or extraneous.
- Recognizes when an attempted approach is unproductive and tries a new approach.
Component 2:2
Formulates questions and defines the problem.
- Defines problems.
- Identifies unknowns.
- Formulates questions.
Component 2:3
Constructs solutions (by choosing the necessary information and using the
appropriate mathematical tools).
- Selects appropriate tools and organizes relevant information to solve a problem.
EALR: 3. The student uses mathematical reasoning.
Component 3:1
Analyzes information (from a variety of sources; uses models, known facts,
patterns and relationships to validate thinking).
- Interprets and compares information.
- Validates thinking using models, facts, patterns, and relationships.
Component 3:2
Predicts results and makes inferences (and makes conjectures based on analysis of
problem situations).
- Identifies possible solutions and predicts results.
Component 3:3
Draws conclusions and verifies results (supports mathematical arguments,
justifies results, and checks for reasonableness of solutions).
- Tests and evaluates possible solutions.
- Checks for reasonable results.
EALR: 4. The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical language.
Component 4:1
Gathers information (reads, listens, and observes to access and extract
mathematical information).
- Follows a plan for collecting information.
- Uses reading, listening, and observation to extract mathematical information from a variety of sources (classmates, diagrams, etc.).
- Uses technology to browse and retrieve mathematical information.
Component 4:2
Organizes and interprets information.
- Organizes and clarifies mathematical information through the use of objects, models, and pictures.
Component 4:3
Represents and shares information (shares, explains, and defends mathematical ideas using
terms, language, charts, and graphs that can be clearly understood by a variety of
audiences).
- Expresses ideas using mathematical language and examples (charts, tables, etc.).
- Expresses mathematical ideas using everyday language.
EALR: 5. The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life situations.
Component 5:1
Relates concepts and procedures within mathematics (recognizes relationships
among mathematical ideas and topics).
- Connects concepts and procedures within math content areas.
- Recognizes equivalent mathematical models (i.e., 5 cubes, 5 boys, 5 chairs).
Component 5:2
Relates mathematical concepts and procedures to other disciplines (identifies and
applies mathematical thinking and notation in other subject areas).
- Recognizes mathematical patterns and ideas in other disciplines.
- Uses mathematical thinking in other disciplines.
Component 5:3
Relates mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations (understands
the connections between mathematics and problem-solving skills used every day at work and
at home).
- Gives examples of how mathematics is used in everyday life.
- Recognizes that math is used in careers.