Connecticut Kindergarten Math: What Your Child Will Learn
Kindergarten is where math begins. Connecticut Kindergarten students follow the Connecticut Core Standards Math, which lay the groundwork for everything from 1st grade arithmetic to middle school algebra. StudyPug covers every standard with clear video lessons and guided practice problems.
Counting and Number Sense
A large part of Kindergarten math focuses on numbers. Students learn to count to 100 by ones and by tens, count forward from any given number, and write numerals from 0 to 20. They also connect counting to cardinality — understanding that the last number counted tells you how many objects are in a group.
- Count to 100 by ones and by tens
- Count forward from a given number
- Write numbers from 0 to 20
- Understand that counting tells you how many
Comparing Numbers and Quantities
Students learn to look at two groups of objects and decide which has more, fewer, or the same amount. They also compare two written numerals between 1 and 10 to determine which is greater or less.
Addition and Subtraction
Kindergarten introduces addition and subtraction using objects, fingers, drawings, and simple equations. Students solve word problems, add and subtract within 10, decompose numbers into pairs, and find the number that makes 10 when added to a given number. By the end of the year, students can fluently add and subtract within 5.
- Add and subtract within 10
- Decompose numbers into pairs in more than one way
- Find the missing number that makes 10
- Fluently add and subtract within 5
Numbers 11–19 and Place Value Foundations
Students begin exploring the concept of tens and ones by composing and decomposing the numbers 11 through 19 as ten ones and some additional ones. This builds the foundation for place value in Grade 1.
Measurement and Data
Kindergarten students describe measurable attributes like length and weight. They directly compare two objects to see which has more or less of an attribute. They also sort objects into categories, count how many are in each category, and order categories by count.
Geometry and Shapes
Students learn to name and describe shapes in their environment, identify two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and analyze how shapes are similar or different. They also build and draw shapes, and combine simple shapes to form larger ones.
- Identify and name flat and solid shapes
- Describe shapes using informal language
- Build shapes from components
- Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes
How StudyPug Supports Connecticut Kindergarten Math
StudyPug makes it easy for parents to find exactly the topic their child is working on at school. Every lesson is short, focused, and followed by practice problems. Whether your child needs help with counting, comparing numbers, or identifying shapes, StudyPug has a lesson ready to watch right now.
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