TEKS+-+Kindergarten

=  ** KINDERGARTEN TEKS **    =  =This is your space for discussing the TEKS you are teaching. Share your ideas with others in your professional learning community! = = = (K.1) **Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning.** The student uses numbers to name quantities. The student is expected to: (A) use one-to-one correspondence and language such as more than, same number as, or two less than to describe relative sizes of sets of concrete objects; (B) use sets of concrete objects to represent quantities given in verbal or written form (through 20); and (C) use numbers to describe how many objects are in a set (through 20) using verbal and symbolic descriptions.

(K.2) **Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning.** The student describes order of events or objects. The student is expected to: (A) use language such as before or after to describe relative position in a sequence of events or objects; and (B) name the ordinal positions in a sequence such as first, second, third, etc.

(K.3) **Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning.** The student recognizes that there are quantities less than a whole. The student is expected to: (A) share a whole by separating it into two equal parts; and (B) explain why a given part is half of the whole.

(K.4) **Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning.** The student models addition (joining) and subtraction (separating). The student is expected to model and create addition and subtraction problems in real situations with concrete objects.

(K.5) **Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking.** The student identifies, extends, and creates patterns. The student is expected to identify, extend, and create patterns of sounds, physical movement, and concrete objects.

(K.6) **Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking.** The student uses patterns to make predictions. The student is expected to: (A) use patterns to predict what comes next, including cause-and-effect relationships; and (B) count by ones to 100.

(K.7) **Geometry and spatial reasoning.** The student describes the relative positions of objects. The student is expected to: (A) describe one object in relation to another using informal language such as over, under, above, and below; and (B) place an object in a specified position.

(K.8) **Geometry and spatial reasoning.** The student uses attributes to determine how objects are alike and different. The student is expected to: (A) describe and identify an object by its attributes using informal language; (B) compare two objects based on their attributes; and (C) sort a variety of objects including two- and three-dimensional geometric figures according to their attributes and describe how the objects are sorted.

(K.9) **Geometry and spatial reasoning.** The student recognizes attributes of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. The student is expected to: (A) describe and compare the attributes of real-life objects such as balls, boxes, cans, and cones or models of three-dimensional geometric figures; (B) recognize shapes in real-life three-dimensional geometric figures or models of three-dimensional geometric figures; and (C) describe, identify, and compare circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares (a special type of rectangle).

(K.10) **Measurement.** The student directly compares the attributes of length, area, weight/mass, capacity, and/or relative temperature. The student uses comparative language to solve problems and answer questions. The student is expected to: (A) compare and order two or three concrete objects according to length (longer/shorter than, or the same); (B) compare the areas of two flat surfaces of two-dimensional figures (covers more, covers less, or covers the same); (C) compare two containers according to capacity (holds more, holds less, or holds the same); (D) compare two objects according to weight/mass (heavier than, lighter than or equal to); and (E) compare situations or objects according to relative temperature (hotter/colder than, or the same as).

(K.11) **Measurement.** The student uses time to describe, compare, and order events and situations. The student is expected to: (A) compare events according to duration such as more time than or less time than; (B) sequence events (up to three); and (C) read a calendar using days, weeks, and months.

(K.12) **Probability and statistics.** The student constructs and uses graphs of real objects or pictures to answer questions. The student is expected to: (A) construct graphs using real objects or pictures in order to answer questions; and (B) use information from a graph of real objects or pictures in order to answer questions.

(K.13) **Underlying processes and mathematical tools.** The student applies Kindergarten mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to: (A) identify mathematics in everyday situations; (B) solve problems with guidance that incorporates the processes of understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness; (C) select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, or acting it out in order to solve a problem; and (D) use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.

(K.14) **Underlying processes and mathematical tools.** The student communicates about Kindergarten mathematics using informal language. The student is expected to: (A) communicate mathematical ideas using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology; and (B) relate everyday language to mathematical language and symbols.

(K.15) **Underlying processes and mathematical tools.** The student uses logical reasoning. The student is expected to justify his or her thinking using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology. 