Students are expected to read, write and model whole numbers through 9,999. The objective is for students to develop a number sense. This includes fluency with multi-digit numbers using addition and subtraction through 9,999, fluency with multiplication from 1 x 1 to 12 x 12, and flexibility in solving problems through the use of selected strategies, mental computation, estimation, calculators, paper and pencil and computers. Division will be up to two-digit by one-digit numbers. The student should be able to use basic properties for addition, subtraction, division and multiplication, and use region or area models, as well as set models, of fractions in part-whole relationships.
Students are expected to recognize and make use of units of customary and metric measurements. The objective is for students to be able to solve problems by using measurement concepts that involve lapsed time, and involve equivalent measure within the same measurement system. The students should be able to use the concept of estimation to measure capacity, length, mass and temperature.
Students are expected to recognize and make use of the basic geometric properties found in two- and three-dimensional figures. The objective is for students to be able to work with parallel, intersecting and perpendicular lines, use concrete and visual aids to identify two- and three-dimensional figures, and recognize lines of congruence, similarity and symmetry. Additionally, the students are expected to draw and construct simple three-dimensional geometric shapes.
Students are expected to understand and make use of data and the concepts of simple probability. The objective is for students to read and comprehend line, bar and picture graphs, and collect, organize and interpret data to create the graphs. The students are expected to develop their ability to plan, organize, predict and carry out simple probability experiments while developing an intuitive use of the concepts of probability.
Students are expected to recognize, determine, and represent patterns as well as simple mathematical relationships. The objective is for students to be able to describe and extend geometric and numeric patterns, and extend and find missing terms of growing and repeating patterns. The students should be able to use symbols to represent unknown quantities found in number sentences and find the value of the unknown in a number sentence.
Students will be able to use manipulatives to fully understand mathematical concepts. This includes the use of color cubes and tiles, base 10 blocks, dice, fraction circles, tessellation puzzles, pattern blocks and tangrams.