Chicopee Public Schools:

English Language Learners Curriculum

 

Grade: Kindergarten                                         Subject: Math                      Strand: (1) Number sense and operations

 

Academic Benchmarks / Skills (K.N.1 to K.N.8)

1. Count by ones to 20. (K.N.1)

2. Match quantities up to at least 10 with numerals and words. (K.N.2)

3. Identify positions of objects in sequences (e.g; first, second) up to fifth. (K.N.3)

4. Compare sets up to at least 10 concrete objects using appropriate language (e.g. none, more than,)  

    and order numbers. (K.N.4)

5. Understand the concept of whole and half. (K.N.5)

6. Identify U.S. coins by name. (K.N.6)

7. Use objects and drawings to model and solve related addition and subtraction problems to ten.  

    (K.N.7)

8. Estimate the number of objects in a group and verify results. (K.N.8)

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

S1.1 Demonstrate comprehension of everyday words and phrases, using pictures, actions, and/or objects.

 

S1.3 Demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary essential for grade-level content learning, using pictures, actions, and / or objects.

 

S1.25 Demonstrate comprehension in a variety of settings of specific, technical, and / or abstract words and phrases of grade-level academic content.

 

 

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

S2.3 Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral request.

 

S3.1 Demonstrate comprehension of oral directions that include visual cues.

 

S3.2 Demonstrate comprehension of one-step oral directions.

 

S3.28 Connect new information to prior knowledge.

 

S3.12 Make and respond to oral requests.

 

S1.5   Employ vocabulary essential for grade-level content learning.

 

S1.18 Participate in limited discussions using appropriate and adequate words and phrases.

 

S2.2 Demonstrate comprehension or one-step oral directions.

 

 S2.5 Ask and answer concrete questions about familiar content.

 

S2.21 Demonstrate comprehension of explanations or instructions, when clarification is given.

S2.65 Employ a range of oral responses, using single words, phrases, statements, and monologues.

 

S3.30 Demonstrate comprehension or oral questions that are based on academic content.

 

 S3.59 Demonstrate comprehension of classroom discussions, extended classroom discourse, and other academic interactions that include basic and complex sentence structure.

 

 

 

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

S3.28 Connect new information to prior knowledge.

 

S2.21 Demonstrate comprehension of explanations or instructions, when clarification is given.

 

S2.29 Respond during interpersonal discussions and interactions.

 

S3.3 Demonstrate understanding when simple information is given.

 

S3.12 Make and respond to oral requests.

 

S3.29 Demonstrate comprehension of oral multiple-step directions.

 

S3.65 Participate in classroom discussions and other academic interactions using basic and complex sentence structures and addressing abstract topics.

 

R1.1 Read and understand previously learned essential vocabulary words.

R2.6 Apply letter-sound knowledge to connect meaning with printed words.

 

W1.3c Arrange events in sequential order when writing or dictating a personal or familiar experience.

 

 

 

 

References: Houghton-Mifflin 2007, Massachusetts Math Frameworks and the English Language Learners Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners

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