M4. Assigning Number Words and Numerals to Quantities

Understands that a number word identifies, "How many?"

Understands that a number word refers to a specific quantity without knowing the exact quantity.

Associates a small quantity (e.g., one or two objects) with a number word or number (e.g., "one" or "two") up to two.

Associates a quantity (e.g., two or three objects) with a number word or number (e.g., "two" or "three") up to four.

Names small sets quickly and accurately, labeling groups as "two" or "three," up to three. This skill is often referred to as "subitizing."

Associates numerals (e.g., 3 or 4) with the correct number word or number (e.g., "three" or "four") up to 10.

Names small sets quickly and accurately, labeling groups as "four" or "five" (e.g., when a child sees five dots on a die, they know without counting that it is "five"). This skill is often referred to as "subitizing."

Recognize that a number can be used to represent how many objects are in a set. (MP1, MP6)