Make Sense of Problems
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 2.
Standards for Mathematical Practice
Standards for Mathematical Practice
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Reason Abstractly
Reason abstractly and quantitatively, decontextualizing and contextualizing as needed.
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Construct Arguments
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
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Model with Mathematics
Model with mathematics in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
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Use Tools Strategically
Use appropriate tools strategically, including technology, estimation, and pencil-and-paper.
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Attend to Precision
Attend to precision in vocabulary, units, and computation.
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Use Structure
Look for and make use of structure in mathematical objects and patterns.
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Express Regularity
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Make Sense of Problems | Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.1 |
| Reason Abstractly | Reason abstractly and quantitatively, decontextualizing and contextualizing as needed. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.2 |
| Construct Arguments | Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.3 |
| Model with Mathematics | Model with mathematics in everyday life, society, and the workplace. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.4 |
| Use Tools Strategically | Use appropriate tools strategically, including technology, estimation, and pencil-and-paper. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.5 |
| Attend to Precision | Attend to precision in vocabulary, units, and computation. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.6 |
| Use Structure | Look for and make use of structure in mathematical objects and patterns. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.7 |
| Express Regularity | Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. | NJ-MATH.MP.2.8 |
K-8 Mathematics Content
K-8 Mathematics Content
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Counting and Number
Apply counting and number-system reasoning to whole numbers, fractions, and rational numbers at the grade level.
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Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Apply operations and algebraic thinking to represent and solve problems involving the four operations and expressions.
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Measurement and Data
Apply measurement and data reasoning to represent and interpret information using tables, graphs, and statistical summaries.
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Geometry
Apply geometric reasoning to describe, classify, and measure two- and three-dimensional shapes at the grade level.
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Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Apply ratio reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems at the grade level.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Counting and Number | Apply counting and number-system reasoning to whole numbers, fractions, and rational numbers at the grade level. | NJ-MATH.K8.2.1 |
| Operations and Algebraic Thinking | Apply operations and algebraic thinking to represent and solve problems involving the four operations and expressions. | NJ-MATH.K8.2.2 |
| Measurement and Data | Apply measurement and data reasoning to represent and interpret information using tables, graphs, and statistical summaries. | NJ-MATH.K8.2.3 |
| Geometry | Apply geometric reasoning to describe, classify, and measure two- and three-dimensional shapes at the grade level. | NJ-MATH.K8.2.4 |
| Ratios and Proportional Relationships | Apply ratio reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems at the grade level. | NJ-MATH.K8.2.5 |
No state assessments at this grade
Students take their next one in Grade 3.
NJSLA: Mathematics (Grades 3-9)
New Jersey's spring summative math test for grades 3 through 9, aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards for Math.
- When given:
- spring
- Frequency:
- annual