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Math Mammoth comparison with California mathematics standards: Grade 1

Some of the main differences are:

  • In geometry, California standards standards include learning to use words such as above, up, and behind. I have not included such. They also include more details about studying shapes, classifying them, etc.
  • California standards include much more work on statistical graphs and concepts than what I've included in Math Mammoth in grade 1.

I have included two grades of Math Mammoth in this comparison, since in general California standards advance very quickly as compared to Math Mammoth. An "x" means the standard is met in Math Mammoth, and an (x) means it is partially met.

For some standards it is not easy to determine if Math Mammoth would fill the standard, because sometimes it depends on how the teacher applies the material.

You should note that California standards are considered the most demanding and "rigorous" in the nation.

In general, Math Mammoth aims for mastery of the concepts that are "in focus" in each grade, with a moderate pacing for new concepts over the grades. This pacing is a little slower than in California standards, but may be quicker than in some mathematics curricula.

California Standards

Math Mammoth

 

Grade 1

Grade 2

Number Sense

   

1.0 Students understand and use numbers up to 100:

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1.1 Count, read, and write whole numbers to 100.

1.2 Compare and order whole numbers to 100 by using the symbols for less than, equal to, or greater than (<, =, >).

1.3 Represent equivalent forms of the same number through the use of physical models, diagrams, and number expressions (to 20) (e.g., 8 may be represented as 4 + 4, 5 + 3, 2 + 2 + 2 + 2, 10 -2, 11 -3).

1.4 Count and group object in ones and tens (e.g., three groups of 10 and 4 equals 34, or 30 + 4).

1.5 Identify and know the value of coins and show different combinations of coins that equal the same value.

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2.0 Students demonstrate the meaning of addition and subtraction and use these operations to solve problems:

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2.1 Know the addition facts (sums to 20) and the corresponding subtraction facts and commit them to memory.

2.2 Use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems.

2.3 Identify one more than, one less than, 10 more than, and 10 less than a given number.

2.4 Count by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100.

2.5 Show the meaning of addition (putting together, increasing) and subtraction (taking away, comparing, finding the difference).

2.6 Solve addition and subtraction problems with one-and two-digit numbers (e.g., 5 + 58 = __).

2.7 Find the sum of three one-digit numbers.




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3.0 Students use estimation strategies in computation and problem solving that involve numbers that use the ones, tens, and hundreds places:

 

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3.1 Make reasonable estimates when comparing larger or smaller numbers.


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Algebra and Functions

   

1.0 Students use number sentences with operational symbols and expressions to solve problems:

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1.1 Write and solve number sentences from problem situations that express relationships involving addition and subtraction.

1.2 Understand the meaning of the symbols +, -, =.

1.3 Create problem situations that might lead to given number sentences involving addition and subtraction.

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Measurement and Geometry

   

1.0 Students use direct comparison and nonstandard units to describe the measurements of objects:

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1.1 Compare the length, weight, and volume of two or more objects by using direct comparison or a nonstandard unit.

1.2 Tell time to the nearest half hour and relate time to events (e.g., before/after, shorter/longer).




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2.0 Students identify common geometric figures, classify them by common attributes, and describe their relative position or their location in space:

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2.1 Identify, describe, and compare triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles, including the faces of three-dimensional objects.

2.2 Classify familiar plane and solid objects by common attributes, such as color, position, shape, size, roundness, or number of corners, and explain which attributes are being used for classification.

2.3 Give and follow directions about location.

2.4 Arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction (e.g., near, far, below, above, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, left or right of).

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Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

   

1.0 Students organize, represent, and compare data by category on simple graphs and charts:

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1.1 Sort objects and data by common attributes and describe the categories.

1.2 Represent and compare data (e.g., largest, smallest, most often, least often) by using pictures, bar graphs, tally charts, and picture graphs.




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2.0 Students sort objects and create and describe patterns by numbers, shapes, sizes, rhythms, or colors:

 

 

2.1 Describe, extend, and explain ways to get to a next element in simple repeating patterns (e.g., rhythmic, numeric, color, and shape).

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Mathematical Reasoning

   

1.0 Students make decisions about how to set up a problem:

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1.1 Determine the approach, materials, and strategies to be used.

1.2 Use tools, such as manipulatives or sketches, to model problems.

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2.0 Students solve problems and justify their reasoning:

 

 

2.1 Explain the reasoning used and justify the procedures selected.

2.2 Make precise calculations and check the validity of the results from the context of the problem.


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3.0 Students note connections between one problem and another.

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Comparison between Math Mammoth and California Standards, Grade 2
Comparison between Math Mammoth and California Standards, Grade 3
Comparison between Math Mammoth and California Standards, Grade 4

Comparison between Math Mammoth and California Standards, Grade 5

Back to Math Mammoth Complete Curriculum

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The books listed below are from the Blue Series (worktexts by topic) and the Green Series (worksheet collections by topic). If you are looking for full curriculum by grade, or for workbooks/worksheets by grade level, please click on the "Navigate by grade" tab.

Addition & Subtraction

Addition 1 worktext (grade 1)
Subtraction 1 worktext (grade 1)
Add & Subtract 2-A worktext (grades 1-2)
Add & Subtract 2-B worktext (grade 2)
Add & Subtract 3 worktext (grades 2-3)
Add & Subtract 4 worktext (grades 3-4)

Place Value

Place Value 1 worktext (grade 1)
Place Value 2 worktext (grade 2)
Place Value 3 worktext (grade 3)
Place Value 4 worktext (grade 4)
Place Value 5 worktext (grades 5-6)

Multiplication & Division

Multiplication 1 worktext (grade 3)
Division 1 worktext (grade 3)
Multiplication 2 worktext (grade 4)
Division 2 worktext (grade 4)
Multiplication Division 3 worktext (grade 5)
Multiplication & Division worksheets (grades 3-6)
Numbers & Operations worksheets (grades 3-6)

Clock and Money

Clock worktext (grades 1-3)
U.S. Money worktext (grades 1-3)
Canadian Money worktext (grades 1-3)
British Money worktext (years 2-4)
European Money worktext (grades 1-3)

Measuring

Measuring 1 worktext (grades 1-3)
Measuring 2 worktext (grades 4-5)
Metric Measuring worktext (grades 1-4)
Measuring worksheets (grades 3-6)

Fractions

Introduction to Fractions worktext (grades 2-4)
Fractions 1 worktext (grades 5-6)
Fractions 2 worktext (grades 5-6)
Fractions & Decimals 3 worktext (grade 6)
Fractions worksheets (grades 3-6)

Decimals

Decimals 1 worktext (grades 4-5)
Decimals 2 worktext (grades 5-6)
Fractions & Decimals 3 worktext (grade 6)
Decimals worksheets (grades 3-6)

Geometry

Early Geometry worktext (grades 1-3)
Geometry 1 worktext (grades 4-5)
Geometry 2 worktext (grades 6-7)
Geometry worksheets (grades 3-7)

Ratio, Proportions, Percent & algebraic thinking

The Four Operations (with a Touch of Algebra)
  worktext (grades 5-6)
Ratios & Proportions & Problem Solving
  worktext (grades 5-6)
Percent worktext (grades 6-8)
Ratio, Proportion & Percent worksheets (grades 5-7)

Other topics

Integers worksheets (grades 5-6)
Statistics worksheets (grades 4-7)

Make It Real Learning

States by the Numbers series (grades 3-6)

Arithmetic I (grades 3-6)
Fractions, Percents, and Decimals I (grades 4-8)
Fractions, Percents, and Decimals II (grades 4-8)
Sets, Probability, and Statistics I (grades 6-10)
Linear Functions I (grades 9, 11)
Linear Functions II (grade 11)
Quadratic Functions I (grades 9, 11)
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions I (grades 11-12)
Periodic & Piecewise Functions I (grades 11-12)
Polynomial, Power, Logistic & Rational Functions I (grades 11-12)
Calculus I (grade 12)

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