This doument shows where students and teahers should spend the large majority of their time in order to meet the expetations of the Standards. CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS KINDERGARTEN MATHEMATICS MATH MATHEMATICS K KINDERGARTEN F FOCUS Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master, and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical Practice. To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction. Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges of a later grade. Students should spend the large majority 1 of their time on the major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major work of the grade. 2, 3 MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR KINDERGARTEN Emphases are given at the cluster level. efer to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for the specifc standards that fall within each cluster. Key: Major Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters Know number names and the count sequence. K.CC.A Count to tell the number of objects. K.CC.B Compare numbers. Understand addton as puttng together and addng to, and understand subtracton as takng K.CC.C K.OA.A apart and takng from. K.NBT.A Work wth numbers 11–19 to gan foundatons for place value. K.MD.A Descrbe and compare measureable attrbutes. K.MD.B Classfy objects and count the number of objects n categores. Identfy and descrbe shapes. K.G.A K.G.B Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes. REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR KINDERGARTEN HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK IN GRADES K–8 K–2 3–5 6 7 8 Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving; place value Multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions – concepts, skills, and problem solving atios and proportional relationships; early expressions and equations atios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational numbers Linear algebra and linear functions Add/subtract within 5 K.OA.A.5 1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1 of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find additional resources 2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students for college and careers. at achievethecore.org 1
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to meet the expe tations of the Standards.
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS KINDERGARTEN MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
K KINDERGARTEN
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR KINDERGARTEN
Emphases are given at the cluster level. efer to the Common Core
State Standards for Mathematics for the specifc standards that fall
within each cluster.
Key: Major Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
Know number names and the count sequence.K.CC.A
Count to tell the number of objects.K.CC.B
Compare numbers.
Understand add t on as putt ng together and add ng to, and
understand subtract on as tak ng
K.CC.C
K.OA.A apart and tak ng from.
K.NBT.A Work w th numbers 11–19 to ga n foundat ons for place
value.
K.MD.A Descr be and compare measureable attr butes.
K.MD.B Class fy objects and count the number of objects n categor
es.
Ident fy and descr be shapes.K.G.A
K.G.B Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes. REQUIRED
FLUENCIES FOR KINDERGARTEN
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
Multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
atios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
atios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
Add/subtract within 5K.OA.A.5
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This do ument shows where students and tea hers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expe tations of
the Standards.
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 1 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 1 Emphases are
given at the cluster level Refer to the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics for the specifc standards that fall within each
cluster
Key: Major Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
1.OA.A
1.OA.B
1.OA.C
1.OA.D
1.NBT.A
1.NBT.B
1.NBT.C
1.MD.A
1.MD.B
1.MD.C
1.G.A
Represent and solve problems involving addition and
subtraction.
Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship
bet een addition and subtraction.
Add and subtract ithin 20.
Work ith addition and subtraction equations.
Extending the counting sequence.
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
Multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add
and subtract.
Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.
Tell and rite time.
Represent and interpret data. REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR GRADE 1
1.OA.C.6 Add/subtract within 10Reason ith shapes and their
attributes.
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 2 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 2 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
2.OA.A
2.OA.B
2.OA.C
2.NBT.A
2.NBT.B
2.MD.A
2.MD.B
2.MD.C
2.MD.D
2.G.A
Add and subtract within 2 .
Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for
multiplication.
Understand place value.
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add
and subtract.
Measure and estimate lengths in standard units.
Relate addition and subtraction to length.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
Work with time and money.
Represent and interpret data.
Reason with shapes and their attributes. REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR
GRADE 2
Single-digit sums and differences (sums from 2 OA B 2 memory by end
of Grade 2)
Add/subtract within 100 2 NBT B 5
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This ocument shows where stu ents an teachers shoul spen the large
majority of their time in or er to meet the expectations of the
Stan ar s.
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 3 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 3 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics for the specifc standards that fall
within each cluster.
Key: Major Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
Multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
and masses of objects.
Represent and interpret data.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area
to multiplication and to addition. REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR GRADE
3
Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane
fgures and distinguish 3.OA.C.7 between linear and area
measures.
Reason with shapes and their attributes. 3.NBT.A.2
3.OA.A
3.OA.B
3.OA.C
3.OA.D
3.NBT.A
3.NF.A
ultiply and divide within 100.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and
explain patterns in arithmetic.
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to
perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of
time, liquid volumes,
Single-digit products and quotients (Products from memory by end of
rade 3)
Add/subtract within 1000
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 4 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 4 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
4.OA.A
4.OA.B
4.OA.C
4.NBT.A
4.NBT.B
4.NF.A
4.NF.B
4.NF.C
4.MD.A
4.MD.B
4.MD.C
4.G.A
Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.
Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.
Generate and analy e patterns.
Generali e place value understanding for multi-digit whole
numbers.
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to
perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.
Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending
previous understandings of operations on whole numbers.
Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal
fractions.
Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements
from a larger unit to a smaller unit.
Represent and interpret data.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure
angles.
Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by
properties of their lines and angles.
REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR GRADE 4
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
4 NBT B 4 Add/subtract within 1,000,000
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 5 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 5 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
5.OA.A
5.OA.B
5.NBT.A
5.NBT.B
5.NF.A
5.NF.B
5.MD.A
5.MD.B
5.MD.C
5.G.A
5.G.B
Analyze patterns and relationships.
erform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals
to hundredths.
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract
fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and
division to multiply and divide fractions.
Convert like measurement units within a given measurement
system.
Represent and interpret data.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate
volume to multiplication
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
and to addition.
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and
mathematical problems.
REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR GRADE 5
5 NBT B 5 ulti-digit multiplication Classify two-dimensional fgures
into categories based on their properties.
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( engage students in
the major work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 6 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve
problems.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and
division to divide
6.RP.A
6.NS.A fractions by fractions.
6.NS.B ompute fuently with multi-digit numbers and fnd common
factors and multiples.
6.NS. Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the
system of rational numbers.
6.EE.A Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to
algebraic expressions.
Reason about and solve one-variable equations and
inequalities.6.EE.B
Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent
and independent variables. 6.EE.
6.G.A Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area,
surface area, and volume.
6.SP.A Develop understanding of statistical variability.
6.SP.B Summarize and describe distributions.
) and, where appropriate, additional work ( ) can
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
K–2 Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem
solving; place value
3–5 ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
6 Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
7 Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
8 Linear algebra and linear functions
REQUIRED FLUENCIES FOR GRADE 6
6 NS B 2 ulti-digit division
ulti-digit decimal operations6 NS B 3
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 7 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 7 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
7.RP.A
7.NS.A
7.EE.A
7.EE.B
7.G.A
7.G.B
7.SP.A
7.SP.B
7.SP.C
Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world
and mathematical problems.
Apply and e tend previous understandings of operations with
fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational
numbers.
Use properties of operations to generate equivalent e
pressions.
Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and
algebraic e pressions and equations.
Draw, construct and describe geometrical fgures and describe the
relationships between them.
Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure,
area, surface area, and volume.
Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.
Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.
Investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate
probability models.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
This document shows where students and teachers should spend the
large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of
the Standards
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS
MATH MATHEMATICS
F FOCUS
Not all content in a given grade is emphasized equally in the
Standards. Some clusters require greater emphasis than others ased
on the depth of the ideas, the time that they take to master,
and/or their importance to future mathematics or the demands of
college and career readiness. More time in these areas is also
necessary for students to meet the Standards for Mathematical
Practice.
To say that some things have greater emphasis is not to say that
anything in the Standards can safely e neglected in instruction.
Neglecting material will leave gaps in student skill and
understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges
of a later grade.
Students should spend the large majority1 of their time on the
major work of the grade ( ). Supporting work ( ) and, where
appropriate, additional work ( ) can engage students in the major
work of the grade.2, 3
MAJOR, SUPPORTING, AND ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS FOR GRADE 8 Emphases are
given at the cluster level. Refer to the Common Core State
Standards for athematics for the specifc standards that fall within
each cluster.
Key: ajor Clusters Supporting Clusters Additional Clusters
8.NS.A
8.EE.A
8.EE.B
8.EE.C
8.F.A
8.F.B
8.G.A
8.G.B
8.G.C
8.SP.A
Know that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximate
them by rational numbers.
Work with radi als and integer exponents.
Understand the onne tions between proportional relationships,
lines, and linear equations.
Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear
equations.
Defne, evaluate, and ompare fun tions.
Use fun tions to model relationships between quantities.
Understand ongruen e and similarity using physi al models,
transparen ies, or geometry software.
Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
Solve real-world and mathemati al problems involving volume of
ylinders, ones and spheres.
Investigate patterns of asso iation in bivariate data.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR WORK
IN GRADES K–8
Addition and subtraction – concepts, skills, and problem solving;
place value
ultiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions –
concepts, skills, and problem solving
Ratios and proportional relationships; early expressions and
equations
Ratios and proportional relationships; arithmetic of rational
numbers
Linear algebra and linear functions
1 At least 65% and up to approximately 85% of class time with
Grades K–2 nearer the upper end of that range should be devoted to
the major work of the grade. For more information see Criterion #1
of the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. Find
additional resources
2 Refer also to criterion #3 in the K–8 Publishers’ Criteria for
the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
www.achievethecore.org/publisherscriteria. 3 Note the critical
areas are a survey of what will be taught at each grade level; the
major work is the subset of topics that deserve the large majority
of instructional time during a given year to best prepare students
for college and careers.
at achievethecore.org 1
CCSS WHERE TO FOCUS GRADES K–8 MATHEMATICS
An important subset of t e major work in grades K–8 is t e
progression t at leads toward middle sc ool algebra.
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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ons and equat ons
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understand ng nvolv ng measurement understand ngs of relate volume
to Reason about and and propert es of and est mat on of operat ons
mult pl cat on and to solve one-var able operat ons to add and
ntervals of t me, l qu d add t on equat ons and subtract volumes,
& masses of Understand dec mal nequal t es
objects notat on for fract ons, Graph po nts n the Measure lengths
and compare dec mal coord nate plane Represent and nd rectly and by
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ng length un ts measurement: and mathemat cal relat onsh ps
between
understand concepts problems* dependent and of area and relate area
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