K.1.E

MathKindergarten

The Standard

create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students show math thinking with objects, drawings, tally marks, ten-frames, or numerals. They use these models to keep track of amounts and explain their ideas.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can model a math story with objects, pictures, marks, or a ten-frame. The student records the correct amount and explains what each part shows.
Common Misconceptions: Students may draw pictures that do not match the number of objects. They may change what a symbol means or copy a numeral without connecting it to a quantity.
How to Assess It: Give five counters and say, "Show five in two different ways, then explain each one." Look for accurate models and a clear explanation.

Lesson moves

Give students counters, cubes, and ten-frames to show a number, then have them draw the model on paper.
Ask, "How could you show seven so a classmate understands?" Students draw one way and explain their choices.
Play Match My Number by pairing numeral cards with picture cards, tally marks, finger patterns, and ten-frames.
Count classroom supplies, then make a labeled picture chart showing how many pencils, glue sticks, and scissors are available.

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