IRELAND MATH JUNIOR-INFANTS

A. Comparing Quantities

A.01. Identify if there are enough objects in a set to match a given number.
A.02. Discriminate between sets with ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ objects.
A.03. Compare two groups by counting to determine which has more or fewer objects.
A.04. Compare objects in a mixed group using terms like “more,” “fewer,” and “same.”
A.05. Determine if two sets have the same number of objects.
A.06. Arrange groups of objects from least to most based on quantity.
A.07. Create sets with a specified number of objects to match a given quantity.

B. Positions and Spatial Awareness

B.01. Identify objects that are inside or outside of a container or boundary.
B.02. Describe the position of objects as above or below another object.
B.03. Describe the position of objects as beside or next to another object.
B.04. Differentiate between left and right from a personal perspective.
B.05. Identify the left, middle, and right positions in a sequence of objects.
B.06. Identify the top and bottom positions of objects in a vertical arrangement.
B.07. Identify the top, middle, and bottom positions of objects in a vertical arrangement.
B.08. Follow multi-step directions involving positional words.
B.09. Draw objects in specific positions relative to other objects.

C. Classifying Objects

D. Size and Measurement

E. Money Recognition

F. Flat Shapes

G. Solid Shapes

G.01. Distinguish between flat and solid (3D) shapes.
G.02. Name common solid shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder).
G.03. Recognize and identify spheres.
G.04. Recognize and identify cubes.
G.05. Recognize and identify cones.
G.06. Recognize and identify cylinders.
G.07. Select solid shapes based on a given description.
G.08. Relate solid shapes to everyday objects.
G.09. Compare and contrast properties of different solid shapes (e.g., can roll, can stack).

Course Content

A. Comparing Quantities

A.01. Identify if there are enough objects in a set to match a given number.

A.02. Discriminate between sets with ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ objects.

A.03. Compare two groups by counting to determine which has more or fewer objects.

A.04. Compare objects in a mixed group using terms like “more,” “fewer,” and “same.”

A.05. Determine if two sets have the same number of objects.

A.06. Arrange groups of objects from least to most based on quantity.

A.07. Create sets with a specified number of objects to match a given quantity.

B. Positions and Spatial Awareness

B.01. Identify objects that are inside or outside of a container or boundary.

B.02. Describe the position of objects as above or below another object.

B.03. Describe the position of objects as beside or next to another object.

B.04. Differentiate between left and right from a personal perspective.

B.05. Identify the left, middle, and right positions in a sequence of objects.

B.06. Identify the top and bottom positions of objects in a vertical arrangement.

B.07. Identify the top, middle, and bottom positions of objects in a vertical arrangement.

B.08. Follow multi-step directions involving positional words.

B.09. Draw objects in specific positions relative to other objects.

C. Classifying Objects

C.05. Classify and sort objects based on colour.

C.06. Classify and sort objects based on shape.

C.07. Classify and sort objects based on size.

C.08. Explain the reasoning behind a chosen classification method.

C.01. Recognize when two objects are the ‘same’.

C.02. Recognize when two objects are ‘different’.

C.03. Distinguish between objects that are the same and different.

C.04. Classify shapes based on colour.

D. Size and Measurement

D.01. Identify objects that are long and short.

D.02. Identify objects that are tall and short.

D.03. Identify objects that are wide and narrow.

D.04. Identify objects that are light and heavy.

D.05. Determine which container holds more or less.

D.06. Compare objects based on size, weight, and capacity.

D.07. Use non-standard units to measure the length or height of objects.

D.08. Explain how different units of measurement affect the numerical result.

E. Money Recognition

E.01. Recognize and identify the value of 1c, 2c, 5c, and 10c coins.

E.02. Recognize and identify the value of 20c, 50c, €1, and €2 coins.

E.03. Recognize and identify the value of all euro coins.

E.04. Count a collection of 1c coins.

E.05. Determine the total value of a small group of mixed coins.

E.06. Solve simple word problems involving the value of coins.

F. Flat Shapes

F.01. Identify and name common flat shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).

F.02. Recognize and identify circles.

F.03. Recognize and identify squares.

F.04. Recognize and identify triangles.

F.05. Recognize and identify rectangles.

F.06. Differentiate between circles, squares, and triangles.

F.07. Describe the attributes of different flat shapes (e.g., number of sides, corners).

F.08. Create drawings and designs using various flat shapes.

G. Solid Shapes

G.01. Distinguish between flat and solid (3D) shapes.

G.02. Name common solid shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder).

G.03. Recognize and identify spheres.

G.04. Recognize and identify cubes.

G.05. Recognize and identify cones.

G.06. Recognize and identify cylinders.

G.07. Select solid shapes based on a given description.

G.08. Relate solid shapes to everyday objects.

G.09. Compare and contrast properties of different solid shapes (e.g., can roll, can stack).

H. Count to 3

H.01. Learn to count up to 3.

H.02. Count a group of objects up to 3.

H.03. Count dots arranged in different patterns up to 3.

H.04. Count shapes up to 3.

H.05. Count on ten frames up to 3.

H.06. Show numbers on ten frames up to 3.

H.07. Represent numbers up to 3 using objects or drawings.

H.08. Recite the number sequence from 1 to 3.

I. Count to 5

I.01. Learn to count up to 5.

I.02. Count a group of objects up to 5.

I.03. Count dots arranged in different patterns up to 5.

I.04. Count shapes up to 5.

I.05. Count on ten frames up to 5.

I.06. Show numbers on ten frames up to 5.

I.07. Represent numbers up to 5 using objects or drawings.