| Vocabulary |
Mostly |
Sometimes |
Never |
| Uses age appropriate mathematical vocabulary |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Able to provide the meaning of a vocabulary term |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Uses age appropriate “number” concept |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to translate word problems into the correct sequence of computations |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to move from computations with concrete materials to mental problem solving |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to demonstrate age-appropriate knowledge for facts and algorithms (how to re-group to subtract, multiply, etc.) |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Directionality |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Understands the directional rules for use in mathematics |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Is able to keep columns and figures straight |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Functional Ability |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Shows age-appropriate computational skills without calculator |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to handle a large number of computations on a single page |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Is aware of mathematical operations and their relationships |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to handle a variety of question types on the same page |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to respond to questions in an appropriate length of time |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to give specific details when asked for an explanation or a description |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Demonstrates age-appropriate ability in logical and abstract thought |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Understands the need for accuracy |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to use skills to develop and solve practical problems |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Temporal Concepts |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Uses age appropriate time vocabulary |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Is able to judge the passage of time |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Can tell time on request |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Understands that a change in time means a change in the content of a message. For example, that “before”means something different than “after.” |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Money Concepts |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Can clearly identify the names and values of coins and currency |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Able to work with whole numbers, decimals and fractions |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Can give change in a monetary transaction |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Can receive change in a monetary transaction |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Is able to judge the value of an item |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Understands banking and money management |
_______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| Understands budgeting and money management |
_______ |
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