Numbers and Operations
The student applies number sense and operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and rational numbers at the grade level.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 5.
K-8 Mathematics
K-8 Mathematics
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Algebraic Concepts
The student writes and solves expressions, equations, and inequalities that represent grade-level relationships.
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Geometry
The student describes, classifies, and measures two- and three-dimensional shapes and analyzes their attributes.
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Measurement and Data
The student measures and represents data using tables, graphs, and statistical measures appropriate to the grade level.
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Probability and Statistics
The student investigates the likelihood of events and summarizes patterns in data using grade-level concepts.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Numbers and Operations | The student applies number sense and operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and rational numbers at the grade level. | PA-MATH.K8.5.1 |
| Algebraic Concepts | The student writes and solves expressions, equations, and inequalities that represent grade-level relationships. | PA-MATH.K8.5.2 |
| Geometry | The student describes, classifies, and measures two- and three-dimensional shapes and analyzes their attributes. | PA-MATH.K8.5.3 |
| Measurement and Data | The student measures and represents data using tables, graphs, and statistical measures appropriate to the grade level. | PA-MATH.K8.5.4 |
| Probability and Statistics | The student investigates the likelihood of events and summarizes patterns in data using grade-level concepts. | PA-MATH.K8.5.5 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
PSSA Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
PSSA Mathematics is the spring summative math test for grades 3 through 8, aligned to PA Core Math.
- When given:
- spring
- Frequency:
- annual