Question 1

What math skills should a Kindergartener have by the end of the year?

Accepted Answer

By year-end, Kindergarteners should count to 20, recognize basic shapes, understand simple addition and subtraction, and solve basic word problems using objects or drawings.

Question 2

How can I support my child's math learning at home?

Accepted Answer

Engage in counting games, use household items for addition/subtraction, point out shapes in the environment, and practice writing numbers to reinforce classroom learning.

Question 3

What types of math assessments are used in Kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten math assessments are typically informal, including observation, oral questions, and simple written tasks. The focus is on understanding concepts rather than formal testing.

Question 4

How does the Texas Kindergarten math curriculum compare to other states?

Accepted Answer

Texas Kindergarten math aligns with national standards but may have specific state requirements. It generally covers similar topics like counting, shapes, and basic operations.

Question 5

Is my child ready for Kindergarten math?

Accepted Answer

Readiness varies, but basic skills like counting to 10, recognizing some numbers and shapes, and understanding concepts like 'more' and 'less' are good indicators of preparedness.

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Kindergarten Math Courses - Texas Curriculum

Texas Kindergarten Math Curriculum Topics

ID

Strand & Expectation

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K.2.A

K.2.B

Number and Operations: Read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20

K.2.C

Number and Operations: Count a set of objects up to at least 20

K.2.D

Number and Operations: Recognize instantly the quantity of a small group of objects

K.2.E

Number and Operations: Generate a set using concrete and pictorial models

K.2.F

Number and Operations: Generate a number that is one more than or one less than another number up to at least 20

K.2.G

Number and Operations: Compare sets of objects up to at least 20

K.2.H

Number and Operations: Use comparative language to describe two numbers up to 20

K.2.I

Number and Operations: Compose and decompose numbers up to 10

K.3.A

Number and Operations: Model the action of joining to represent addition and separating to represent subtraction

K.3.B

Number and Operations: Solve word problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and differences within 10

K.3.C

Number and Operations: Explain the strategies used to solve problems involving adding and subtracting within 10

K.4

Number and Operations: Identify U.S. coins by name, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters

K.5

Algebraic Reasoning: Recite numbers up to at least 100 by ones and tens beginning with any given number

K.6.B

Geometry and Measurement: Identify three-dimensional solids

K.6.C

Geometry and Measurement: Identify two-dimensional components of three-dimensional objects

K.6.D

Geometry and Measurement: Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes

K.6.E

Geometry and Measurement: Classify and sort a variety of regular and irregular two- and three-dimensional figures

K.7.A

Geometry and Measurement: Give an example of a measurable attribute of a given object

K.7.B

Geometry and Measurement: Compare two objects with a common measurable attribute

K.8.A

Data Analysis: Collect, sort, and organize data into two or three categories

K.8.B

Data Analysis: Use data to create real-object and picture graphs

K.8.C

Data Analysis: Draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs