Vertical Articulation of Individual
Grade Expectations for Mathematics
Vermont‘s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities 

Standard  M:13 Similarity

Introduction: 

Standard M:13 focuses on the development of conceptual understanding of similarity.

Kindergarten

MK: 13   No MK: 13 at this grade level

First Grade

M1: 13   No M1: 13 at this grade level

Second Grade

M2: 13 No M2: 13 at this grade level

Third grade

M3: 13 No M3: 13 at this grade level

Fourth Grade

MM4: 13 Demonstrates conceptual understanding of similarity by applying scales on maps, or applying characteristics  of similar figures (same shape, but not necessarily the same size) to identify similar
     figures, or to solve problems involving similar figures. Describes relationships using models or^sc explanations. M(G&M)–4–5

Fifth grade

M5: 13 Demonstrates conceptual understanding of similarity by describing the proportional effect on the linear  dimensions of polygons when scaling up or down while preserving the angles of polygons, or by solving related problems (including applying scales on maps). Describes effects using models or explanations.

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