Standards Correlated to Mathematics Readers: Level K 14332
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Grade K
Mathematics
TEKS
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
TX.111.12. Mathematics, Kindergarten.
(K.1)
Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The
student uses numbers to name quantities. The student is
expected to:
K.1 (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.
Correlated Lessons:
At the Pond, In the Garden Page 60, 65: Objective 4:
Students will count to compare the number of objects in
two groups.
At the Pond, In the Garden Page Reader: Objective 23:
Students know the common language for comparing
quanity of objects (e.g., "more than," "less than," "same
as."
The Pet Store, The Toy Store Page 36, 41: Objective 1:
Students will count objects with one-to-one
correspondence.
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.1 (B)
Use sets of concrete objects to represent quantities given
in verbal or written form (through 20).
Correlated Lessons:
At the Pond, In the Garden, Recess Time, Games Are
Fun Page Reader: Objective 22: Students will use whole
number models (e.g., pattern blocks, tiles, or other
manipulative materials) to represent problems.
The Pet Store, The Toy Store, At the Pond, In the
Garden, At the Playground, Fun in the Sun Page Reader:
Objective 20: Students will understand symbolic,
concrete, and pictoral representations of numbers.
The Pet Store, The Toy Store, At the Pond, In the
Garden, At the Playground, Fun in the Sun, The Snack
Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 19: Students
will understand that numerals are symbols used to
represent quantities or attibutes.
The Snack Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 21:
Students will understand symbolic, concrete, and pictoral
representations of numbers (e.g., written numerals,
objects in sets, number lines).
The Snack Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 25:
Students will draw pictures to represent problems.
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.1 (C)
Use numbers to describe how many objects are in a set
(through 20) using verbal and symbolic descriptions.
Correlated Lessons:
At the Pond, In the Garden, Recess Time, Games Are
Fun Page Reader: Objective 22: Students will use whole
number models (e.g., pattern blocks, tiles, or other
manipulative materials) to represent problems.
The Pet Store, The Toy Store, At the Pond, In the
Garden, At the Playground, Fun in the Sun Page Reader:
Objective 20: Students will understand symbolic,
concrete, and pictoral representations of numbers.
The Pet Store, The Toy Store, At the Pond, In the
Garden, At the Playground, Fun in the Sun, The Snack
Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 19: Students
will understand that numerals are symbols used to
represent quantities or attibutes.
The Snack Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 21:
Students will understand symbolic, concrete, and pictoral
representations of numbers (e.g., written numerals,
objects in sets, number lines).
The Snack Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 25:
Students will draw pictures to represent problems.
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
(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.
Correlated Lessons:
At the Pond, In the Garden, Recess Time, Games Are
Fun Page Reader: Objective 22: Students will use whole
number models (e.g., pattern blocks, tiles, or other
manipulative materials) to represent problems.
The Snack Shop, The Bakery Page Reader: Objective 25:
Students will draw pictures to represent problems.
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
(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.
Correlated Lessons:
Recess Time, Games Are Fun Page 132, 137: Objective
10: Students will recognize, describe, and extend
patterns.
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
(K.6)
Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The
student uses patterns to make predictions. The student is
expected to:
K.6 (A)
Use patterns to predict what comes next, including causeand-effect relationships.
Correlated Lessons:
Recess Time, Games Are Fun Page 132, 137: Objective
10: Students will recognize, describe, and extend
patterns.
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.6 (B)
Count by ones to 100.
Correlated Lessons:
The Pet Store, The Toy Store Page Reader: Objective 18:
Students will count by ones to ten or higher.
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
(K.8)
Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses
attributes to determine how objects are alike and
different. The student is expected to:
K.8 (A)
Describe and identify an object by its attributes using
informal language.
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home Page 156, 161: Objective
12: Students will identify and describe shapes.
Around Town, Around Home Page Reader: Objective 26:
Students understand basic properties of simple geometric
shapes (e.g., number of sides, corner, square corners) and
similarities and differences between simple geometric
shapes
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.8 (B)
Compare two objects based on their attributes.
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home, Farm Animals, Wild
Animals Page Reader: Objective 28: Students will sort
and group objects by attributes (e.g., shape, size, color)
Farm Animals, Wild Animals, In the Garden, The Snack
Shop, The Bakery Page 204, 209, 65, 108, 113: Objective
16: Students will classify and sort objects
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.8 (C)
Sort a variety of objects including two- and threedimensional geometric figures according to their
attributes and describe how the objects are sorted.
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home, Farm Animals, Wild
Animals Page Reader: Objective 28: Students will sort
and group objects by attributes (e.g., shape, size, color)
Farm Animals, Wild Animals, In the Garden, The Snack
Shop, The Bakery Page 204, 209, 65, 108, 113: Objective
16: Students will classify and sort objects
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
(K.9)
Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student recognizes
attributes of two- and three-dimensional geometric
figures. The student is expected to:
K.9 (A)
Describe and compare the attributes of real-life objects
such as balls, boxes, cans, and cones or models of threedimensional geometric figures.
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home Page Reader: Objective 27:
Students use the names of simple geometric shapes (e.g.,
circles, squares, triangles) to represent and describe realworld situations.
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.9 (B)
Recognize shapes in real-life three-dimensional
geometric figures or models of three-dimensional
geometric figures.
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home Page Reader: Objective 27:
Students use the names of simple geometric shapes (e.g.,
circles, squares, triangles) to represent and describe realworld situations.
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.9 (C)
Describe, identify, and compare circles, triangles,
rectangles, and squares (a special type of rectangle).
Correlated Lessons:
Around Town, Around Home Page 156, 161: Objective
12: Students will identify and describe shapes.
Around Town, Around Home Page Reader: Objective 26:
Students understand basic properties of simple geometric
shapes (e.g., number of sides, corner, square corners) and
similarities and differences between simple geometric
shapes
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
(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:
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.10 (A)
Compare and order two or three concrete objects
according to length (longer/shorter than, or the same).
Correlated Lessons:
After School, At School Page Reader: Objective 29:
Students will know the common language of
measurement (e.g., "big," "little," "long," "short," "light,"
"heavy")
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.10 (C)
Compare two containers according to capacity (holds
more, holds less, or holds the same).
Correlated Lessons:
After School, At School Page Reader: Objective 29:
Students will know the common language of
measurement (e.g., "big," "little," "long," "short," "light,"
"heavy")
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
K.10 (D)
Compare two objects according to weight/mass (heavier
than, lighter than or equal to).
Correlated Lessons:
After School, At School Page Reader: Objective 29:
Students will know the common language of
measurement (e.g., "big," "little," "long," "short," "light,"
"heavy")
STUDENT
EXPECTATION
GRADE LEVEL
EXPECTATION
(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:
K.13 (A)
Identify mathematics in everyday situations.
Correlated Lessons:
At the Playground, Fun in the Sun, The Snack Shop, The
Bakery Page Reader: Objective 24: Students will solve
real-world problems involving addition and subtraction
of whole numbers.