They should be able to count coined money and be able to compare different weights and sizes of objects by the end of kindergarten. Prior learning is not important, however it is recommended that they are able to understand basics such as tying their shoes, spelling their name, and recognizing objects. It also helps if the student knows the importance of an education. You have to find procedures that they understand while adding coins or measuring other objects. You also have to have a variety of activities to keep their active minds focused on the task of measurement.
Visual aids are very good for keeping the students involved.
You can add money in front of the class, measure volume of liquids, or compare temperatures of water with the whole class as a group activity. Kindergartners usually need some basic supplies such as scissors, crayons, markers, glue, pencils, paper, a back pack, and some other supplies that the teacher might say is necessary. This is a very important aspect of kindergarten, even though it is much different than the assessment for the upper grades. It usually deals with how the individual is working with others, playing with others, listening to others, along with other basic skills that students need to further their learning. Some examples of assessment questions are as follows.