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A. Patterns and Relationships

By the end of 5th grade, students should know that:
  1. Mathematics is the study of many kinds of patterns, including numbers and shapes and operations on them.

  2. Mathematical ideas can be represented concretely, graphically, and symbolically.




B. Mathematics, Science, and Technology

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C. Mathematical Inquiry

By the end of 5th grade, students should know that:
  1. Numbers and shapes and operations on them help to describe and predict things about the world around us.

  2. In using mathematics, choices have to be made about what operations will give the best results.