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First Grade Learning Standards/Expectations

Advanced (4)  Proficient (3)  Basic (2)  Below Basic (1)

 Reading

Students can recognize and analyze words. 

  • Students can decode words using short vowel sounds.  

  •  Students can read text by decoding word parts.

  • Students can blend sounds of words to read text. 

  • Students can separate two part words orally and in text. 

  • Students can identify root words and their inflectional forms in text.  

  • Students can interpret vocabulary when reading independently.

  • Students can read high-frequency words in text.

Students can comprehend and fluently read text. 

  • Students can comprehend text by applying reading strategies. 

  • Students can utilize comprehension strategies. 

  • Students can read fluently to comprehend text. 

 Students can apply knowledge of text structures, literary devices, and literary elements to develop interpretations and form responses. 

  • Students can identify major literary elements in text. 

  • Students can identify similarities and differences in text written by the same author. 

  •  Students can identify the differences between genres including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.  

 Students can interpret and respond to diverse, multicultural, and time period texts.  

  •  Students can compare text from different cultures as read aloud by teacher. 

 Students can access, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational texts. 

  •  Students can locate and utilize a table of contents.  

  •  Students can alphabetize words to the first letter. 

First Grade Reading  Performance Descriptors

  Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • decode words with long vowels and double vowel teams;
  • decode word parts with multiple word parts;
  • read and identify root words when -es, -ed, and is added;
  • apply learned vocabulary in other learning situations;
  • utilize comprehension strategies to interpret text;
  • identify the plot/theme of the text;
  • contrast texts from different cultures;
  • locate and distinguish between a glossary, index, and table of contents;
  • alphabetize words to the second letter.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • decode words using short vowel sounds;
  • read text by decoding word parts;
  • blend sounds of words to read text;
  • separate two part words orally and in text;
  • identify root words and their inflectional forms in text;
  • interpret vocabulary when reading independently;
  • read high-frequency words in text;
  • comprehend text by applying reading strategies;
  • utilize comprehension strategies;
  • read fluently to comprehend text;
  • identify major literary elements in text;
  • identify similarities and differences in text written by the same author;
  • identify the difference between genres including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry;
  • compare text from different cultures as read aloud by teacher;
  • locate and utilize a table of contents;
  • alphabetize words to the first letter.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • identify short vowel sounds in isolation;
  • blend beginning, middle, and ending sounds in isolation;
  • separate a two part word orally in isolation;
  • read words when –s and –ing are added;
  • interpret vocabulary when text is read aloud;
  • comprehend and respond to text read aloud;
  • identify literary elements in text when prompted;
  • identify similarities or differences in text written by the same author;
  • identify fiction and nonfiction text;
  • recognize that literature from various cultures reflects differences;
  • locate the table of contents;
  • alphabetize letters.

 Writing

 Students can apply the writing process to compose text. 

  •  Students can illustrate and write text to express thoughts and ideas.

  •  Students can include details in pictures and writing.

 Students can apply Standard English conventions in their writing.  

  • Students can write complete sentences using capital letters and periods. 

  • Students can correctly spell three- and four-letter words and high-frequency words. 

  • Students can write legibly and space words within a sentence. 

First Grade Writing Performance Descriptors

  

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • write and organize a three-sentence paragraph;
  • include descriptive detailed language and word choice when writing a story;
  • use other punctuation marks in addition to periods in writing;
  • write legibly and space words and sentences correctly;
  • correctly spell words of five or more letters.

   

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • illustrate and write text to express thoughts and ideas;
  • include details in pictures and writing;
  • write complete sentences using capital letters and periods;
  • correctly spell three- and four-letter words and high-frequency words;
  • write legibly and space words within a sentence.

   

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • draw a picture and write a simple sentence;
  • write a simple sentence using a capital letter;
  • spell three- and four-letter words phonetically;
  • write lower-case and capital letters legibly.

  Listening, Viewing, and Speaking

Students can listen, view, and speak to communicate, retrieve, interpret, and evaluate information. 

  • Students can repeat and follow three-step oral directions.

  • Students can follow rules of conversation in a group situation.  

  • Students can utilize visual organizers which include words for listening and viewing. 

  • Students can tell stories in sequence with details. 

  • Students can express ideas in complete sentences using correct grammar. 

  • Students can answer questions related to the topic. 

  • Students can tell extended personal information. 

 First Grade Listening, Viewing, and Speaking  Performance Descriptors  

  Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • follow the rules of conversation and ask appropriate questions;
  • tell stories using details, voice, and word choice;
  • express ideas in complete and detailed sentences using correct grammar;
  • ask and answer questions related to the topic;
  • utilize extended personal information in different contexts.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • repeat and follow three-step oral directions;
  • follow the rules of conversation in a group situation;
  • utilize visual organizers which include words for listening and viewing;
  • tell stories in sequence with details;
  • express ideas in complete sentences using correct grammar;
  • answer questions related to the topic;
  • tell extended personal information.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • repeat and follow two-step oral directions;
  • follow the rules of conversation when speaking to one person;
  • use patterns and visual organizers to recall everyday information;
  • tell stories in sequence;
  • express ideas in complete sentences;
  • contribute to group discussions;
  • tell first and last name, phone number, emergency contact name and 911.

 Math

Algebra

Use a variety of algebraic concepts and methods to solve equations and inequalities

  • Students are able to use the concepts and language of more, less, and equal (greater than and les s than) to compare numbers and sets (0-20)
  • Students are able to solve an open addition and subtraction sentences with one unknown (c) using number equal to or less than 10

Interpret and develop mathematical models

  • Students are able to write number sentences from problem situations using "+" or "-", and "=" with numbers to ten.

Describe and use properties and behaviors of relations, functions and inverses.

  • Students are able to identify and extend repeating patterns containing multiple elements using objects and pictures
  • Students are able to determine common attributes in a given group and identify those objects that do not belong.

First Grade Algebra Performance Descriptors

Advanced

 

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

 

·        create and solve addition and subtraction number sentences (0-20);

·        compare numbers and sets (1-20) and explain their thinking;

·        extend and create repeating patterns.
Proficient

 

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

 

·       solve addition and subtraction number sentences (0-10);

·       compare numbers and sets (1-20);

·       identify and extend repeating patterns.
Basic

 

First grade students performing at the basic level:

 

·        solve addition number sentences (0-5);

·        identify repeating patterns.

Geometry

Use deductive and inductive reasoning to recognize and apply properties of geometric figures

  • Students are able to describe characteristics of plane figures
  • Students are able to sort basic three-dimensional figures

Use properties of geometric figures to solve problems from a variety of perspectives

  • Students are able to describe proximity of objects in space

First Grade Geometry  Performance Descriptors

Advanced

 

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

·        compare plane and solid figures based on observable characteristics;

·        describe proximity of objects in space based on more than one attribute;

·        identify geometric figures regardless of orientation.
Proficient

 

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

·       describe characteristics of plane figures;

·       sort solid figures;

·       describe proximity of objects in space.
Basic

 

First grade students performing at the basic level:

·        recognize plane figures;

·        recognize proximity of objects in space.

Measurement

Apply measurement concepts in practical applications

  • Students are able to tell time to the half-hour using digital and analog clocks and order a sequence of events with respect to time
  • Find a date on the calendar
  • Students are able to use different combinations of pennies, nickels, and dims to represent money amounts to 25 cents
  • Students are able to estimate weight using non-standard units of measure
  • Students are able to identify appropriate measuring tools for length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
  • Students are able to compare and order concrete objects by temperature and capacity

    First Grade Measurement  Performance Descriptors

    Advanced

     

    First grade students performing at the advanced level:

    ·        count and compare collections of coins;

    ·        use clocks and calendars to solve problems;

    ·        use appropriate units and tools to solve measurement problems.
    Proficient

     

    First grade students performing at the proficient level:

    ·        create different combinations of equal value using dimes, nickels, and pennies;

    ·        use calendars to locate dates and sequence events and tell time to the half hour;

    ·        estimate weight using non-standard units and choose appropriate measurement tools to solve problems;

    ·        compare and order concrete objects by temperature and capacity.
    Basic

     

    First grade students performing at the basic level:

    ·        identify types of coins;

    ·        name the days of the week.

Number Sense

Analyze the structural characteristics of the real number system and its various subsystems. Analyze the concept of value, magnitude, and relative magnitude of real numbers.

  • Students are able to read, write, count, and order numerals to 50.
  • Student are able to use unit fraction models to create parts of a whole

Apply number operations with real numbers and other number systems

  • Students are able to solve addition and subtraction problems with numbers 0-20 written in horizontal and vertical formats using a variety of strategies

Develop conjectures, predictions, ore estimations to solve problems and verify or justify the results

  • Students are able to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20 in context

 First Grade Number Sense  Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • estimate and solve two-digit addition and subtraction problems;
  • read, write, count, and sequence numerals to 100;
  • create fractional parts of a whole.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  •  use various strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20;

  • read, write, count, and sequence numerals to 50;

  • create fractional parts of a whole using unit fractions.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • solve addition and subtraction problems up to 10;
  • read, write, count, and sequence numerals to 20;
  • identify fractional parts of a whole using unit fractions.

Statistics and Probability

Use statistical models to gather, analyze and display data to draw conclusions

  • Students are able to display data in simple picture graphs with units of one and bar graphs with intervals of one.
  • Students are able to answer questions from organized data

Apply the concepts of probability to predict events/outcomes and solve problems

  • Students are able to recognize whether the outcome of a simple event is possible or impossible

First Grade Statistics & Probability  Performance Descriptors

Advanced

 

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • determine whether an outcome is possible, impossible, or certain;
  • organize and display data in more than one way and answer questions from collected data.
Proficient

 

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • determine whether an outcome is possible or impossible;
  • organize and display data, and answer questions from collected data.
Basic 

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • answer questions about data displayed in graphs.

First Grade Science and Social Studies

Physical Science

Describe structures and properties of and changes in matter

  • Students are able to categorize objects by physical attributes such as color, size, and shape
  • Students are able to compare objects in terms of heavier or lighter
  • Students are able to predict how common materials interact with water

Analyze forces, their forms, and their effects on motions

  • Students are able to describe relative positions of objects

Analyze interactions of energy and matter

First Grade Physical Science Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

·        create and explain categories for sorting solid objects by physical attributes;

·        describe motion in terms of changes in position;

·        identify sources of heat and light;

·        show how magnets make things move;

·        predict solubility of common materials with water.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

·        categorize solid objects by multiple physical attributes such as color, size, and shape;

·        compare objects in terms of heavier or lighter;

·        describe relative positions of objects;

·        predict how common materials interact with water.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

·        categorize objects by one physical attribute;

·        demonstrate the relative positions of over, under, in, and out;

·        identify a material that will float in water and one that will sink.

Life Science

Understand the fundamental structures functions, classifications and mechanisms found in living things

  • Students are able to discover life needs of green plants

  • Students are able to identify the parts of a plant

  • Students are able to list life needs of people and animals

Analyze various patterns and products of natural and induced biological change

  • Students are able to describe physical similarities and differences between parents and offspring

Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the environment

  • Students are able to relate characteristics of plants and animals that allow them to live in specific habitats

First Grade Life Science Performance Descriptors

 

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

• compare life needs of plants and animals in various habitats;

• compare observable parts of plants;

• describe physical similarities and differences between parents and offspring.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

• describe life needs of plants and animals in various habitats;

• identify observable parts of a plant;

• identify physical similarities and differences between parents and offspring.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

• describe food and water as life needs of animals;

• identify roots, leaf, and stem of plants;

• identify observable similarities between parents and offspring.

Earth/Space Science

Analyze the various structures and processes of the Earth system

  • 1.E.1.1 Students are able to recognize changes in weather over time

  • 1.E.1.2 Students are able to describe rocks in terms of properties

Analyze essential principles and ideas about the composition and structure of the universe

First Grade Earth/Space Science Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

• identify what can be observed in the sky by the unaided eye in the day and at night.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

• recognize changes in weather over time;

• describe rocks.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

• describe the current day’s weather;

• identify rocks .

Social Studies

History

  • Students are able to use timelines from birth to present to relate self and family to changes over time.

  • Students are able to connect people and events honored in commemorative holidays.

First Grade U.S. History  Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • create and explain a personal timeline

  • explain why people and events are honored in commemorative holidays.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • use timelines from birth to present to relate self and family to changes over time;
  • connect people and events to commemorative holidays.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • recognize that events on a timeline are recorded in chronological order;
  • participate in classroom holiday activities.

Geography

  • Students are able to construct a simple map using a map key and at least three symbols.

  • Students are able to use a picture map to locate an address.

  • Students are able to identify a continent as a large land mass and an ocean as a large body of water

First Grade Geography   Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • describe why a map key is a necessary part of a map

  •  draw a map of their own neighborhoods.

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • create a simple map using at least three symbols on the map key;
  • use a picture map to locate an address;
  • identify a continent as a large land mass and an ocean as a large body of water.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • identify symbols on a map key;
  • identify a map as a tool.

Civics

  • Students are able to identify American symbols and landmarks.

  • Students are able to list rules in different groups for different situations.

  • Students are able to identify the attributes of good citizenship.

    First Grade Civics (Government)  Performance Descriptors

    Advanced

    First grade students performing at the advanced level:

    • create a set of rules for a group;

    • invent a new American symbol;

    • demonstrate the attributes of good citizenship in their classroom interactions.

    Proficient

    First grade students performing at the proficient level:

    • list rules in different groups for different situations;

    • name three American symbols or landmarks;

    • identify the attributes of good citizenship.

    Basic

    First grade students performing at the basic level:

    • name three classroom rules;
    • name an American symbol or landmark;
    • participate in classroom citizenship activities.

Economics

  • Students are able to define goods and services.

  • Students are able to explain choices families have to make when buying goods and services.

First Grade Economics  Performance Descriptors

Advanced

First grade students performing at the advanced level:

  • describe a service they recently used;

  • tell why financial choices are necessary in family life.  

Proficient

First grade students performing at the proficient level:

  • define goods and services;
  • explain choices families have to make when buying goods and services.

Basic

First grade students performing at the basic level:

  • name a good or service;

  • participate in classroom economic activities.

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