NC.K.MD.3
Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
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Step 1: Lesson Standards & Learning Goals
This standard calls for students to integrate sorting and data analysis and counting (NC.K.CC.4 and NC.K.CC.5).
This standard calls for students to integrate sorting and data analysis and counting (NC.K.CC.4 and NC.K.CC.5).
Students are expected to first sort and classify objects into distinct categories (e.g., colors, size, shape, etc.) and then count the number of objects in each category.
Students are expected to first sort and classify objects into distinct categories (e.g., colors, size, shape, etc.) and then count the number of objects in each category.
The sets in each category should be limited to less than or equal to 10.
The sets in each category should be limited to less than or equal to 10.
Students should sort concrete objects (manipulatives), such as pattern blocks, snap cubes, or other objects.
Students should sort concrete objects (manipulatives), such as pattern blocks, snap cubes, or other objects.
Sample Essential Questions
How can a collection of objects be sorted into categories or groups?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
categories
groups
differences
similarities
least
most
rule
set
sort
Students will be able to...
Students will be able to...
Sort collections of objects into distinct categories, possibly with more than one way to sort (ex. by color and size).
Count the number of objects in each category.
Explain how a collection was sorted and justify the reasoning for each group.
Students will know...
Students will know...
Categories are groups of objects that share common attributes.
Differences are attributes that are not the same.
Similarities are attributes that are the same or nearly the same.
Most means the greatest amount and least means the smallest amount.
Step 2: Assessment
NCDPI Math Assessment Released Forms
Grade K Math Assessment Practice Prompts
Grade K Released Summative Assessments
Tools 4 NC Teachers
Tools 4 NC Teachers
Step 3: Lesson Instructions
Possible Activating Strategies
Possible Activating Strategies
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
Tools for NC Teachers
Math Expressions - (Barnes and Hearne)
Motivation Math
Think Up! Math
Eureka Math/Engage NY Resources
Embarc Online (Eureka Math)
Zearn Math - Online Support Practice for Eureka Math (Requires free account)
North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning - Kindergarten Instructional Framework
NCDPI Resources
Kindergarten Math Assessment Practice Prompts
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