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

Standard M:2

Relative magnitude of number; ordering and comparing.
 

Introduction

Standard M:2 refers to the relative magnitude of numbers in the context of counting and comparing with whole, fractions and decimals
         within the the Base 10 system of notation.

Kindergarten

MK: 2   Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers from 0 to 50 by ordering whole numbers; by demonstrating one-one
  correspondence; and by showing the relationship between whole numbers (1 more, 1 less). Apply number parameters consistent with MK: 1.

First grade 

M1: 2   Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers from 0 to 100 by ordering whole numbers; by comparing whole
   numbers to each other or to benchmark numbers (10, 25, 50); by showing the relationship between whole numbers (1 more, 1 less;
   10 more, 10 less); or by connecting number words and numerals to the quantities they represent using models, representations, or
   number lines.  Apply number parameters consistent with M1: 1. 

Second Grade 

M2: 2 Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers from 0 to 199 by ordering whole numbers; by comparing whole
   numbers to each other or to benchmark whole numbers (10, 25, 50, 75,100, 125,150, or 175); by demonstrating an understanding
   of the relation of inequality when comparing whole numbers by using “1 more,” “1 less,” “10 more,” “10 less,” “100 more,” or “100
   less”; or by connecting number words and numerals to the quantities they represent using models, number lines, or explanations.
   M(N&O)–2–2

 Third Grade 

M3: 2 Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers from 0 to 999 by ordering whole numbers; by comparing whole
 numbers to benchmark whole numbers (100, 250, 500, 750); or by comparing whole numbers to each other; and comparing or
 identifying equivalent positive fractional numbers (a/2, a/3, a/4 where a is a whole number greater than 0 and less than or equal to
 the denominator) using models, number lines, or explanations. M(N&O)–3–2

 Fourth Grade 

M4: 2 Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers from 0 to 999,999 by ordering or comparing whole numbers; and
   ordering, comparing, or identifying equivalent proper positive fractional numbers; or decimals using models, number lines, or
   explanations. M(N&O)–4–2 

Fifth Grade 

M5: 2 Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers by ordering, comparing, or identifying equivalent positive fractional
   numbers, decimals, or benchmark percents within number formats (fractions to fractions, decimals to decimals, or percents to  
   percents); or integers in context using models or number lines. M(N&O)–5–2

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