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Computation – includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and rounding of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and positive and negative numbers.

Skills and Concepts                                                                                         

RIT scores lower than 150

Whole Numbers

bulletIdentify fact families with sums 0-18 in horizontal format
bulletUnderstand the concept of subtraction using symbols; subtract two numbers in vertical format

New Vocabulary in this range: and

New Signs and Symbols: +, =, -

 

RIT scores between 151 and 160

Whole Numbers

bulletCombine sets through manipulative and pictorial addition problems
bulletAdd three 1-digit numbers
bulletAdd 2-and 3-digit numbers with no regrouping
bulletSubtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with regrouping
bulletUnderstand the concept of multiplication using symbols; recall multiplication facts with one factor as 1,2,3,4,5 and other factor 0-9

New Vocabulary in this range: equals, facts

New Signs and Symbols: x (multiplication symbol)

 

RIT scores between 161 and 170

Whole Numbers

bulletSeparate sets through manipulative and pictorial subtraction problems
bulletAdd a 2-digit number and a 2-digit number with no regrouping
bulletSubtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with no regrouping
bulletSubtract a 2-digit number from a 2-digit number with no regrouping
bulletSolve simple addition word problems
bulletSubtract 2-and 3-digit numbers with no regrouping

Decimals

bulletSubtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits)

New Vocabulary in this range: none

New Signs and Symbols: $, decimal point

 

RIT scores between 171 and 180

Whole Numbers

bulletSolve simple subtraction word problems
bulletAdd 1- and 2-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletAdd two 2-digit and 3-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletSubtract two 2-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletUnderstand the concept of multiplication using concrete objects
bulletAdd 2-, 3- and 4-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletMultiply a 2- or 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with no regrouping
bulletMultiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with regrouping
bulletIdentify the associative, commutative, identity and zero property of multiplication  
bulletDivide a 2-digit number or a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with remainder        
bulletRound 2- and 3-digit numbers to the nearest hundred and tens
bulletMultiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number

Fractions

bulletAdd fractions with like denominators

Decimals

bulletAdd whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits)

New Vocabulary in this range: closest, how many

New Signs and Symbols: division symbol (both forms)

 

RIT scores between 181 and 190

Whole Numbers

bulletSubtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number with a single regroup
bulletIdentify the division facts related to a multiplication fact with one factor as 1,2,3,4,5 and the other factor 0-9
bulletUnderstand the concept of division using concrete objects
bulletSubtract a 3- or 4-digit number from a 4-digit number with regrouping
bulletUse strategies to develop computational fluency with multiplication: “zero    property,” “property of one,” “arrays,” doubles,” “nine patterns”
bulletMultiply a 3-digit by a 1-digit number with regrouping (including zero)
bulletMultiply three 1-digit numbers or 2-digit numbers
bulletIdentify the division facts related to a multiplication fact
bulletDivide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder
bulletSolve one-step word problems involving division
bulletAdd 2 or several multi-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletSubtract multi-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletDivide a 3-digit or 4-digit number by a 1-digit number
bulletDivide a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with no remainder
bulletAdd multi-digit numbers without using a calculator
bulletMultiply multi-digit numbers

Fractions

bulletRead, shade, and write fractional parts of a group
bulletSubtract mixed numbers with like denominators with regrouping

Decimals

bulletSubtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits
bulletAdd decimals to hundredths place using both horizontal and vertical format (not the same number of digits)
bulletSubtract decimals to hundredths place (not the same number of digits
bullet Multiply a decimal by a whole number
bulletDivide a decimal by a whole number and vice versa

New Vocabulary in this range: none

New Signs and Symbols: none

 

RIT scores between 191 and 200

Whole Numbers

bulletSolve simple addition word problems
bulletFind and extend patterns
bulletDemonstrate the associative, commutative, and zero property of addition
bulletIdentify the associative, commutative, identity and zero property of multiplication  
bulletSolve one-step word problems involving multiplication
bulletSubtract multi-digit numbers with regrouping
bulletRound 4- and 5-digit numbers to the nearest hundred thousand, thousand, hundred or ten
bulletMultiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with no regrouping
bulletMultiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping
bulletSubtract multi-digit numbers without using a calculator
bulletMultiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping
bulletMultiply a 3-digit number or 4-digit number by a 2-digit number or 3-digit number with zeros

Fractions

bulletExpress 1 in many different ways (1/1, 2/2, 4/4)
bulletWrite improper fractions from picture presentations
bulletSubtract fractions with like denominators
bulletAdd fractions having unlike denominators, answer in lowest terms

Decimals

bulletAdd whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (not the same number of digits)
bulletSubtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (not the same number of digits)
bulletCompute basic operations with monetary amounts up to and including $20.00
bulletRound decimals to the nearest whole number
bulletAdd decimals to thousandths, vertically and horizontally, with and without regrouping
bulletSubtract decimals to thousandths, vertically and horizontally, with and without regrouping
bulletMultiply a decimal by a decimal, vertical form (tenths or hundredths)

Percents

·        Find a percent of a number (6% of 30)

New Vocabulary in this range: difference, not true, power of 10, rounded, thousands

New Signs and Symbols: ˘, %

 

RIT scores between 201 and 210

Whole Numbers

bulletUnderstand the concept of division using pictorial representation
bulletUse front-end estimation strategy for multiplication and division
bulletDivide a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with a remainder
bulletSubtract multi-digit numbers without using a calculator
bulletMultiply by multiples of 10 and 100 with an emphasis on mental math
bulletDivide a 3-digit number by a multiple of 10
bulletDivide a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number (no zeros)

Fractions

bulletAdd mixed numbers with like denominators with regrouping
bulletSubtract mixed numbers with like denominators with regrouping
bulletSubtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators with regrouping
bulletMultiply a fraction by a fraction; answer in lowest terms
bulletMultiply mixed numbers

Decimals

bulletAdd decimals to hundredths place using both horizontal and vertical format
bulletSubtract decimals to hundredths place
bulletCompute and count change greater than $20.00
bulletSubtract decimals through hundred-thousandths with a calculator

Percents

bulletWrite a decimal or fraction as a percent; write a percent as a decimal or fraction

New Vocabulary in this range: estimate, round, closest to, sum, of (used as in “˝ of 36”)

New Signs and Symbols: square root symbol

 

RIT scores between 211 and 220

Whole Numbers

bulletDivide a 3-digit or 4-digit number by a 1-digit number
bulletUse multiplication as a check for division
bulletMultiply by multiples of 10 and 100 with an emphasis on mental math
bulletDivide a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number

Fractions

bulletChange a fractional numeral to its simplest form (lowest terms)
bulletAdd fractions with like denominators, answer in lowest terms
bulletAdd mixed numbers with unlike denominators with regrouping
bulletMultiply a whole number by a fraction
bulletDivide a fraction by a fraction
bulletDivide a mixed number by a whole number or a fraction
bulletCompare and order fractions and mixed numbers

Decimals

bulletRound decimals to nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth
bulletWrite a terminating decimal as a fraction or mixed number
bulletRound decimals to nearest whole number, tenth, hundredth, or thousandth
bulletAdd decimals through hundred-thousandths with a calculator
bulletMultiply a decimal by a decimal, factors to thousandths
bulletDivide a decimal by a whole number and vice versa

Integers

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Identify the greater or lesser of 2 integers

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Add integers with like signs

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Add integers with unlike signs

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Add several integers

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Multiply integers with unlike signs

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Divide integers with unlike signs

New Vocabulary in this range: smallest, tenth

New Signs and Symbols: - as a negative, + as a positive

 

RIT scores between 221 and 230

Whole Numbers

bulletSolve for missing addends in an addition or subtraction sentence
bulletDevelop computational fluency with division facts
bulletDivide multi-digit numbers using a calculator
bulletIntroduce the math strategy of compatible numbers in estimating for all four operations

Fractions

bulletAdd and subtract fractions with like denominators; change improper fractions to mixed numbers
bulletChange a fractional numeral to its simplest form (lowest terms)
bulletSubtract fractions having unlike denominators, answer in lowest terms
bulletAdd and subtract whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers
bulletUse estimation to solve problems involving mixed numbers
bulletDivide a whole number, fraction or mixed number by a mixed number

Decimals

bulletRelate fractions to decimals
bulletSubtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits)
bulletWrite a number sentence to solve one-step word problems involving the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication of fractions and decimals
bulletWrite a decimal or mixed decimal for a fraction (2/3=0.66)
bulletSubtract decimals through hundred-thousandths with a calculator
bulletMultiply a decimal by multiples of 10, 100, or 1000
bulletDivide a whole number (or decimal) by a decimal to thousandths

Integers

bulletDivide integers, like signs

Percent

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Write a ratio (fraction) as a percent and percent as a ratio (fraction: denominators are factors of 100)

bulletFind the percent one number is of another (20 is what % of 90)
bulletFind a number from a percent (4 is 9% of what number)

New Vocabulary in this range: product, divide, most, if – then, compute, lowest terms

New Signs and Symbols: none

 

RIT scores between 231 and 240

Whole Numbers

bulletDivide a 2-digit number or a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with remainder
bulletDivide multi-digit numbers using a calculator

Fractions

bulletAdd fractions having unlike denominators with answer reduced to lowest terms
bulletSubtract fractions having unlike denominators with answer reduced to lowest terms
bulletAdd and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators with regrouping
bulletAdd and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators with regrouping
bulletAdd and subtract whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers
bulletMultiply a fraction by a fraction; answer in lowest terms
bulletMultiply mixed numbers
bulletDivide a fraction by a fraction
bulletDivide a mixed number by a whole number or a fraction
bulletMultiply three factors using fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers in any combination, answer in lowest terms
bulletDivide a whole number, fraction, or mixed number by a mixed number

Decimals

bulletAdd whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits)
bulletSubtract decimals to the hundredths place (not the same number of digits)
bulletSubtract decimals to thousandths, vertically and horizontally, with and without regrouping
bulletSubtract a decimal from a whole number
bulletMultiply a decimal by a decimal, factors to thousandths place
bulletDivide a decimal by a whole number and vice versa
bulletDivide a whole number (or decimal) by a decimal to thousandths place

Integers

bulletAdd integers with unlike signs
bulletAdd several integers
bulletMultiply integers with like signs
bulletDivide integers with like signs

Percents

bulletFind the percent one number is of another (8 is what % of 20?)
bulletFind a number from a percent (20 is 45% of what number?)

New Vocabulary in this range: ‘Solve for n”

New Signs and Symbols: none

 

RIT scores between 241 and 250

Fractions

bulletMultiply a whole number by a fraction

Integers

bulletUnderstand the meaning of integers
bulletSubtract integers, subtracting a negative

New Vocabulary in this range: decimal fractions, opposite

New Signs and Symbols: none

RIT scores between 251 and 260

Integers

bulletUse the additive inverse property to solve problems
bulletUse order of operations rules

New Vocabulary in this range: sum of opposites

New Signs and Symbols: none

RIT scores between 261 and 270

Fractions

bulletAdd and subtract rational numbers with unlike denominators (may involve integers)

Percents

bulletSolve problems with successive discounts and rate of interest

New Vocabulary in this range: none

New Signs and Symbols: none

RIT scores above 270

Fractions

bulletMultiply a mixed number by a whole number, fraction, or mixed number

New Vocabulary in this range: none

New Signs and Symbols: none

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