Kindergarten Benchmarks on Abante
(2006-2007)
MSAD 75 Guiding Principles
Self Directed and Life Long Learner
4 TS works well independently
4 TS organizes materials
4 TS completes and returns homework
Responsible and Involved Citizen
4 TS shows respect for self, others
and observes rules
Collaborative and Quality Worker
4 TS works well with others
4 TS follows directions
4 TS uses time wisely and completes
work on time
ELA: Reading (Elementary)
Process of
4 Isolates the beginning sound of a
word.
4 Segments two sounds.
4 Segments three sounds.
4 Understands the differences between
letters and words.
4 Demonstrates an understanding of
directionality.
4 Identifies all upper and lowercase
letters fluently.
4 Produces a letter sound, given name
or symbol.
4 Reads unknown words in grade level
text.
4 Reads grade level high frequency
words.
Comprehension Strategies
4 Makes and confirms predictions.
4 Asks questions when meaning is
unclear.
Literary Text
4 Identifies characters in narrative.
4 Retells with appropriate sequencing.
Informational and Persuasive Text
4 Understands the concept of fiction
and nonfiction.
ELA: Writing (Elementary)
Writing Process
4 Tells about experiences and
discoveries, orally, through pictures, or in writing.
4 Writes at least one sentence that
sticks to the topic.
4 Rereads writing for complete
sentences and revises with assistance.
4 Edits for end punctuation and
capital "I" when referring to a person.
4 Creates legible final draft with
spacing between words.
Spelling
4 Spells grade level "No
Excuse" words.
ELA: Speaking and Listening
Speaking
4 Speaks daily in small and large
groups
4 Adjusts use of spoken language to
communicate effectively ( tone, volume, word choice)
Listening
4 Practices effective listening habits
(asks and /or answers clarifying questions, monitors own work).
4 Follows spoken directions.
Mathematics
Numbers and Operations (Elementary)
4 K: Estimates a quantity of objects
(0 -20) and assigns a value orally.
4 K: Visualizes quantities six and under
without counting by ones.
4 K: Orders and compares numbers 0-20.
4 K: Counts by 1's, 5's, 10's to 50.
4 K: Breaks apart numbers 6 and under
in many different ways.
4 K: Demonstrates addition with
concrete objects (up to 6).
4 K: Demonstrates subtraction with
concrete objects (up to 6).
Shape and Size (Elementary)
4 K: Develops descriptions and models
of 2D shapes.
4 K: Combines and changes 2D shapes.
4 K: Uses non-standard measurement for
length.
Mathematical Decision Making (Elementary)
4 K: Explains mathematical thinking
with numbers, pictures or words (either orally or written).
Patterns (Elementary)
4 K: Recognizes, describes, and
creates simple patterns.
Science
Structure of Matter
4 TS groups objects based upon
observable characteristics.
The Earth
4 TS explains how weather patterns are
related to seasonal cycles.
Health
Personal Health/Care
4 TS will demonstrate personal hygiene
skills (A1, C2)
Prevention and Control of Diseases
4 TS identifies which school and
community health helpers are needed in given situations (B1)
Safety
4 TS identifies at least one safety rule
and tells why it is important (A3, C1)
Communication in Health
4 TS demonstrates healthy ways to
express needs, wants, and feelings both verbally and
nonverbally (E1, E2)
Social Studies
Civics and Government
4 TS identifies and practices classroom
rights and responsibilities
History
4 TS compares own life and personal
history to that of classmates