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Illinois Early Learning Standards

Mathematics

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STATE GOAL 6:
Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.

Math

Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate knowledge and use of numbers and their representations in a broad range of theoretical and practical settings.

Benchmarks:

  • 6.A.ECaUse concepts that include number recognition, counting and one-to-one correspondence.
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  • 6.A.ECbCount with understanding and recognize "how many" in sets of objects.
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Learning Standard B:
Investigate, represent, and solve problems using number facts, operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and their properties, algorithms and relationships.

Benchmark:

  • 6.B.ECSolve simple mathematical problems.

Learning Standard C:
Compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators and computers.

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Learning Standard D:
Solve problems using comparison of quantities, ratios, proportions and percents.

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STATE GOAL 7:
Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

Learning Standard A:
Measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods.

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Learning Standard B:
Estimate measurements and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

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Learning Standard C:
Select and use appropriate technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret results and communicate findings.

Benchmark:

  • 7.C.ECIncorporate estimating and measuring activities into play.
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STATE GOAL 8:
Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems, and predict results.

Learning Standard A:
Describe numerical relationships using variables and patterns.

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Learning Standard B:
Interpret and describe numerical relationships using tables, graphs and symbols.

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Learning Standard C:
Solve problems using systems of numbers and their properties.

Benchmark:

  • 8.C.ECParticipate in situations that involve addition and subtraction using manipulatives.

Learning Standard D:
Use algebraic concepts and procedures to represent and solve problems.

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STATE GOAL 9:
Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize, and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.

Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate and apply geometric concepts involving points, lines, planes and space.

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Learning Standard B:
Identify, describe, classify and compare relationships using points, lines, planes and solids.

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STATE GOAL 10:
Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.

Learning Standard A:
Organize, describe and make predictions from existing data.

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Learning Standard B:
Formulate questions, design data collection methods, gather and analyze data and communicate findings.

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