Junior Kindergarten: Mathematics
Number
- Understand one-to-one correspondence
- Understand that, for a set of objects, the number name of the last object counted describes the quantity of the whole set
- Use language of mathematics to compare quantities, for example, more and less
- Connect number names and numerals to the quantities they represent
- Counts to determine the number of objects in a set
- Use number words and numerals to represent quantities in real-life situations
- Use simple fraction names in real-life situations
- Understand conservation of number
Measurement
- Understand that attributes of real objects can be compared and described, for example, longer, shorter, heavier, empty, full, hotter, colder
- Compare the length of objects using non-standard units
- Identify, describe, and sequence events in their daily routine, for example, before, after, bedtime, storytime, today, tomorrow
- Describe observations about events and objects in real-life situations
Shape and Space
- Understands that common language can be used to describe position and direction, for example: inside, outside, above, below, next to, behind, in front of, up, down
- Sort describe, and compare 2D shapes
- Understands that information about themselves and their surroundings can be obtained in different ways
Data Handling
- Sort, label, and describe real objects and events by attributes
- Understand that sets can be organized by one or more attributes
- Understand that information about themselves and their surroundings can be obtained in different ways
Pattern and Function
- Understand that patterns can be found in everyday situations, for example, sounds, actions, objects, and nature
- Describe patterns in various ways, for example, using words, drawings, symbols, materials, actions, numbers
- Extend and create patterns

