Virginia SOL K.NS.2.a
The Standard
Read, write, and identify the numerals 0 through 30.
Virginia Standards of Learning for Mathematics · The student will identify, represent, and compare quantities up to 30.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students recognize and name written numerals from zero to thirty, even when they appear out of order. They also write the correct numeral when given a number name.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student correctly names numerals shown in random order and writes them from spoken number names. The student distinguishes look-alike numerals such as 6 and 9 or 12 and 21.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may reverse digits, especially in 12, 21, and similar pairs. They may also name a numeral by counting nearby objects instead of reading the written symbol.
How to Assess It
- Show five mixed numeral cards from 0 to 30. Ask each student to name every numeral, then write two that you say aloud.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give students numeral cards and modeling clay, then have them form each numeral and say its name aloud.
Show 14 and 24, then ask students to write or explain how they know which numeral is which.
Play numeral bingo using cards from 0 to 30, calling number names while students cover the matching symbols.
Take a school number hunt, recording numerals found on doors, clocks, calendars, signs, and classroom materials.
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Related Standards
- K.NS.2.c
Determine and write the numeral that corresponds to the total number of objects in a given set of 30 or fewer concrete objects or pictorial models.
- 1.NS.2.a
Read and write numerals 0-120 in sequence and out of sequence.
- K.NS.2
The student will identify, represent, and compare quantities up to 30.
- 2.NS.2.b
Read, write, and represent three-digit numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form, using concrete or pictorial representations.
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