Students integrate phonetic strategies, meaning clues and language structure to read for meaning. Students read for comprehension, information, pleasure and appreciation. Students use correct grammar, sentence structure and proper letter formation to convey meaning in writing. Students develop and increase vocabulary and spelling skills through listening, reading, writing and formal study. Students demonstrate an understanding of numerical relationships and quantitative concepts.
Students use basic and advanced strategies to estimate and perform computations.
Students use a variety of devices to demonstrate an understanding of measurement using standard and non-standard units. Students use statistical methods to collect, organize, interpret and display data. Students use situations involving chance to demonstrate an understanding of probability. Students understand the impact of economic choices and have the knowledge to participate effectively in the local, state, national and global economies. Students understand historical themes through factual knowledge of time, places, ideas, institutions, cultures, people and events.