• Sort and classify concrete objects (e.g., buttons, blocks, cookies) focusing on likenesses and differences (color, shape, size…) MST3.E.MR1A.KN.01
• Count and compare sets MST3.E.MR1A.KN.02
• Sort and classify using two categories at a time MST3.E.MR1A.KN.03

     Analyze Mathematical Situations Using Patterns and Relationships

• Recognize number sequences MST3.E.MR1B.KN.01
• Understand the relationship between counting and repeating patterns MST3.E.MR1B.KN.02

     Justify Answers and Solution Processes

• Understand the rationale for grouping or sequencing objects in a given manner MST3.E.MR1C.KN.01

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• One to one matching of sets to demonstrate equivalence MST3.E.NN2A.KN.01
• Know that the last number counted in a set indicates the total number for the set (concept of cardinal number) MST3.E.NN2A.KN.02
• Understand ordinal numbers from first to tenth MST3.E.NN2A.KN.03
• Know numerals can be found in the environment MST3.E.NN2A.KN.04
• Use pictorial and symbolic representation of numbers in place or a concrete examples MST3.E.NN2B.KN.01
• Understand the concept of first, last, and middle MST3.E.NN2D.KN.01
• Use a number line to count forward and backward MST3.E.NN2D.KN.02
• Use the concepts before, after, following, and between MST3.E.NN2D.KN.03

     Fractions

• Know fractions are used in real-world situations MST3.E.NN2B.KN.02
• Understand that a fraction is a whole divided into equal parts (e.g., half) MST3.E.NN2B.KN.03
• Know that a whole is more than a half and that a half is less than a whole MST3.E.NN2D.KN.04

     Relate Counting to Grouping and to Place Value

• Use cardinal numbers to count a multitude of sets and collections of real objects (e.g., boys and girls, cookies, milk cartons, toy trucks, mittens) MST3.E.NN2C.KN.01

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• Understand that sets of objects can be shared MST3.E.OP3A.KN.01
• Use numbers in real-world situations (e.g., attendance, milk order, bus loading) MST3.E.OP3A.KN.02
• Know sets of objects can be divided into equal parts, beginning with halves, without the total number of objects changing MST3.E.OP3A.KN.03

     Computation (whole numbers)

• Count on from a given number MST3.E.OP3B.KN.01
• Understand the concept of one more and one less MST3.E.OP3B.KN.02
• Combine simple sets to produce a new set, the cardinal number of which is less than 10 MST3.E.OP3B.KN.03

     Properties

• Know that the arrangement of elements in a set does not change the cardinal number of the set MST3.E.OP3C.KN.01

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• Know that pictures can be created using geometric shapes MST3.E.MM4A.KN.01
• Understand the language of position (e.g., top, middle, bottom, inside) MST3.E.MM4A.KN.02

     Display and Analyze Data

• Sort objects according to attributes MST3.E.MM4B.KN.01
• Use concrete objects to represent real-world data MST3.E.MM4B.KN.02

     Use Multiple Representations (simulations, manipulative materials, pictures, and diagrams) as Tools to Explain the Operation of Everyday Procedures

• Know that numbers are used in daily living in a variety of concepts, words, and symbols MST3.E.MM4C.KN.01

     Use Physical Materials, Pictures and Diagrams to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Processes and to Demonstrate Geometric Concepts

• Order sets of objects from smallest to largest and from largest to smallest MST3.E.MM4D.KN.01
• Know names of shapes and know that they exist in daily environment MST3.E.MM4D.KN.02
• Understand the concept of "half" (e.g., in terms of circles, squares, rectangles) MST3.E.MM4D.KN.03
• Use three dimensional geometric shapes in counting activities such as finding out how many faces, edges, or corners a cracker box has MST3.E.MM4D.KN.04
• Know that the name of a shape does not change due to its position or orientation in space ( use geoboard) MST3.E.MM4D.KN.05

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• Use standard and nonstandard methods to measure weight (e.g., holding objects in the hands, using balance scales) MST3.E.ME5A.KN.01
• Use nonstandard tools (e.g., egg timer, hourglass) to measure duration of time (e.g,. takes longer, less time than, or as long as) MST3.E.ME5A.KN.02
• Use nonstandard units to measure length, weight, and capacity (e.g,. handspans, books, buttons, handfuls) MST3.E.ME5A.KN.03

     Understand the Attributes of Area, Length, Capacity, Volume, Weight, Time, Temperature, and Money

• Use appropriate language (e.g. bigger than, greater than, same as, same size as, less than, equal to, more, less, heavier or lighter than) to make comparisons MST3.E.ME5B.KN.01
• Use direct comparison to measure length, height, width, capacity, and weight of objects MST3.E.ME5B.KN.02
• Know the names of monetary units (e.g., quarters, dimes, five dollar bills) MST3.E.ME5B.KN.03

Estimate Measures Such as Length and Volume, Using both Standard and Nonstandard Units

• Use appropriate language to compare size, height, length and distance (e.g., longer than, taller than, smaller than, shorter than, as long as, farther, nearer) MST3.E.ME5C.KN.01
• Use appropriate language to compare amounts (e.g,. less than, bigger than, greater than, equal to, more, the same as) MST3.E.ME5C.KN.02

     Collect, Display, and Interpret Data

• Collect data using real-world information MST3.E.ME5D.KN.01
• Use concrete objects and pictures (e.g., blocks, tallies, stickers) to represent collected data MST3.E.ME5D.KN.02
• Use appropriate language to describe graph data (e.g,. most, least, more than, less than, the same) MST3.E.ME5E.KN.01

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• Predict the outcome of simple activities (e.g., stacking blocks, overfilling a container) MST3.E.UN6A.KN.01
• Estimate the results of a repeat experiment MST3.E.UN6A.KN.02

     Estimation Strategies

• Use estimation language (e.g., about as long as, almost as long as, wider than) to compare objects MST3.E.UN6B.KN.01
• Estimate and verify the number of objects in a set MST3.E.UN6B.KN.02
• Use nonstandard units (e.g., string, arms) to measure the circumference of objects (e.g., trees, pumpkins) MST3.E.UN6B.KN.03

     Predict Experimental Probability

• Know that colored spinners can be used for decision making in games and for choosing activities MST3.E.UN6C.KN.01
• Predict the certainty and uncertainty of events (e.g., beanbag landing on 3, picking a blue block from a box, a dog flying) MST3.E.UN6C.KN.02

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• Recognize and extend patterns MST3.E.PF7A.KN.01

• Know number names orally through 15 MST3.E.PF7B.KN.02
• Understand the concept of a set and that terms such as group, lot, pile, or bunch can mean the same MST3.E.PF7B.KN.01
• Read and write numerals from 0 to 10 MST3.E.PF7B.KN.03

     Use of Manipulatives to Solve Patterns

• Understand that patterns can be made by putting different shapes together or taking them apart MST3.E.PF7C.KN.01

     Interpret Graphs

• Recognize patterns in picture, bar and concrete graphs MST3.E.PF7D.KN.01

     2D and 3D Geometric Shapes

• Know the shape of the faces of geometric solids MST3.E.PF7E.KN.01

     Patterns in Nature, Art, Music, and Literature

• Know that sounds patterns can be created (e.g., through hand clapping, foot stamping) MST3.E.PF7F.KN.01
• Know that a variety of patterns can be found in the natural and human-made environment and be able to recognize them  MST3.E.PF7F.KN.02

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