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PR Patterns and Relations

  • PR.1 Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems.

    • PR.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (three to five elements) by:

      • PR.1.1.a describing patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.1.b extending patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.1.c comparing patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.1.d creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.1.1 Identify the core of a given repeating pattern.

      • PR.1.1.2 Describe and extend a given double attribute pattern.

      • PR.1.1.3 Explain the rule used to create a given repeating non-numerical pattern.

      • PR.1.1.4 Predict an element in a given repeating pattern, using a variety of strategies.

      • PR.1.1.5 Predict an element of a given repeating pattern, and extend the pattern to verify the prediction.

      • PR.1.1.6 Compare two given repeating patterns, and describe how they are alike/different.

      • PR.1.1.7 Create a repeating pattern where the core has three to five elements.

    • PR.1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by:

      • PR.1.2.a describing numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.2.b reproducing numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.2.c extending numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.2.d creating numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.

      • PR.1.2.1 Identify and describe increasing patterns in a variety of given contexts; e.g., hundred chart, number line, addition tables, calendar, tiling pattern or drawings.

      • PR.1.2.2 Represent the relationship in a given increasing pattern, concretely and pictorially.

      • PR.1.2.3 Identify errors in a given increasing pattern.

      • PR.1.2.4 Explain the rule used to create a given increasing pattern.

      • PR.1.2.5 Create an increasing pattern, and explain the pattern rule.

      • PR.1.2.6 Represent a given increasing pattern, using another mode; e.g., colour to shape.

      • PR.1.2.7 Solve a given problem, using increasing patterns.

      • PR.1.2.8 Identify and describe increasing patterns in the environment; e.g., house/room numbers, book pages, calendar, pine cones, leap years.

      • PR.1.2.9 Determine missing elements in a given concrete, pictorial or symbolic increasing pattern, and explain the reasoning.

    • PR.1.3 Sort a set of objects, using two attributes, and explain the sorting rule.

      • PR.1.3.1 Determine the differences between two given pre-sorted sets, and explain the sorting rule.

      • PR.1.3.2 Identify and name two common attributes of items within a given sorted group.

      • PR.1.3.3 Choose two attributes to sort a given set of objects, sort the set, and explain the sorting rule.

  • PR.2 Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways.

SS Shape and Space

  • SS.1 Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.

    • SS.1.1 Relate the number of days to a week and the number of months to a year in a problem-solving context.

      • SS.1.1.1 Read a date on a calendar.

      • SS.1.1.2 Name and order the days of the week.

      • SS.1.1.3 Identify the day of the week and the month of the year for an identified calendar date.

      • SS.1.1.4 Communicate that there are seven days in a week and twelve months in a year.

      • SS.1.1.5 Determine whether a given set of days is more or less than a week.

      • SS.1.1.6 Identify yesterday's/tomorrow's date.

      • SS.1.1.7 Identify the month that comes before and the month that comes after a given month.

      • SS.1.1.8 Name and order the months of the year.

      • SS.1.1.9 Solve a given problem involving time that is limited to the number of days in a week and the number of months in a year.

    • SS.1.2 Relate the size of a unit of measure to the number of units (limited to nonstandard units) used to measure length and mass (weight).

      • SS.1.2.1 Explain why one of two given nonstandard units may be a better choice for measuring the length of an object.

      • SS.1.2.2 Explain why one of two given nonstandard units may be a better choice for measuring the mass (weight) of an object.

      • SS.1.2.3 Select a nonstandard unit for measuring the length or mass (weight) of an object, and explain why it was chosen.

      • SS.1.2.4 Estimate the number of nonstandard units needed for a given measurement task.

      • SS.1.2.5 Explain why the number of units of a measurement will vary depending upon the unit of measure used.

    • SS.1.3 Compare and order objects by length, height, distance around and mass (weight), using nonstandard units, and make statements of comparison.

    • SS.1.4 Measure length to the nearest nonstandard unit by:

      • SS.1.4.a using multiple copies of a unit.

      • SS.1.4.b using a single copy of a unit (iteration process).

      • SS.1.4.1 Explain why overlapping or leaving gaps does not result in accurate measures.

      • SS.1.4.2 Count the number of nonstandard units required to measure the length of a given object, using a single copy or multiple copies of a unit.

      • SS.1.4.3 Estimate and measure a given object, using multiple copies of a nonstandard unit and using a single copy of the same unit many times, and explain the results.

      • SS.1.4.4 Estimate and measure, using nonstandard units, a given length that is not a straight line.

    • SS.1.5 Demonstrate that changing the orientation of an object does not alter the measurements of its attributes.

      • SS.1.5.1 Measure a given object, change the orientation, re-measure, and explain the results.

  • SS.2 Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.

    • SS.2.6 Sort 2-D shapes and 3-D objects, using two attributes, and explain the sorting rule.

      • SS.2.6.1 Determine the differences between two given pre-sorted sets, and explain the sorting rule.

      • SS.2.6.2 Identify and name two common attributes of items within a given sorted group.

      • SS.2.6.3 Sort a given set of 2-D shapes (regular and irregular), according to two attributes, and explain the sorting rule.

      • SS.2.6.4 Sort a given set of 3-D objects, according to two attributes, and explain the sorting rule.

    • SS.2.7 Describe, compare and construct 3-D objects, including:

      • SS.2.7.a cubes.

      • SS.2.7.b spheres.

      • SS.2.7.c cones.

      • SS.2.7.d cylinders.

      • SS.2.7.e pyramids.

      • SS.2.7.1 Sort a given set of 3-D objects, and explain the sorting rule.

      • SS.2.7.2 Identify common attributes of cubes, spheres, cones, cylinders and pyramids from given sets of the same 3-D objects.

      • SS.2.7.3 Identify and describe given 3-D objects with different dimensions.

      • SS.2.7.4 Identify and describe given 3-D objects with different orientations.

      • SS.2.7.5 Create and describe a representation of a given 3-D object, using materials such as modelling clay.

      • SS.2.7.6 Identify examples of cubes, spheres, cones, cylinders and pyramids found in the environment.

    • SS.2.8 Describe, compare and construct 2-D shapes, including:

      • SS.2.8.a triangles.

      • SS.2.8.b squares.

      • SS.2.8.c rectangles.

      • SS.2.8.d circles.

      • SS.2.8.1 Sort a given set of 2-D shapes, and explain the sorting rule.

      • SS.2.8.2 Identify common attributes of triangles, squares, rectangles and circles from given sets of the same 2-D shapes.

      • SS.2.8.3 Identify given 2-D shapes with different dimensions.

      • SS.2.8.4 Identify given 2-D shapes with different orientations.

      • SS.2.8.5 Create a model to represent a given 2-D shape.

      • SS.2.8.6 Create a pictorial representation of a given 2-D shape.

    • SS.2.9 Identify 2-D shapes as parts of 3-D objects in the environment.

SP Statistics and Probability

  • SP.1 Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.

    • SP.1.1 Gather and record data about self and others to answer questions.

      • SP.1.1.1 Formulate a question that can be answered by gathering information about self and others.

      • SP.1.1.2 Organize data as it is collected, using concrete objects, tallies, check marks, charts or lists.

      • SP.1.1.3 Answer questions, using collected data.

    • SP.1.2 Construct and interpret concrete graphs and pictographs to solve problems.

      • SP.1.2.1 Determine the common attributes of concrete graphs by comparing a given set of concrete graphs.

      • SP.1.2.2 Determine the common attributes of pictographs by comparing a given set of pictographs.

      • SP.1.2.3 Answer questions pertaining to a given concrete graph or pictograph.

      • SP.1.2.4 Create a concrete graph to display a given set of data, and draw conclusions.

      • SP.1.2.5 Create a pictograph to represent a given set of data, using one-to-one correspondence.

      • SP.1.2.6 Solve a given problem by constructing and interpreting a concrete graph or pictograph.