Arizona State Math Standards
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In grades K-4, the mathematics curriculum should include two and three-dimensional geometry so that students can

• describe, model, draw and classify shapes;
• investigate and predict the results of combining, subdividing, and changing shapes;
• develop spatial sense;
• relate geometric ideas to number and measurement ideas;
• recognize and appreciate geometry in their world.

According to NCTM

Geometry is an important component in the K-4 math curriculum because "geometric knowledge, relationships, and insights are useful in everyday situations and are connected to other mathematical topics and school subjects. Geometry helps us represent and describe in an orderly manner the world in which we live. Children are naturally interested in geometry and find it intriguing and motivating; their spatial capabilities frequently exceed their numerical skills, and tapping these strengths can foster an interest in mathematics and improve number understandings and skills."

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According to the Arizona State Standards

Students use geometric methods, properties and relationships as a means to recognize, draw, describe, connect and analyze shapes and representations in the physical world.

Students should know and are able to do the following: (ESSENTIALS Grade 4)

1. 1. Visualize and draw two- and three-dimensional geometric figures with special attention to analyzing and reasoning informally about their properties (e.g., parallelism, perpendicularity and congruence)
2. 2. Apply geometric properties and relationships such as congruence, similarity, angle measure, parallelism and perpendicularity to real-world situations
3. 3. Perform elementary transformations (e.g., tessellations, flips, slides, rotations)
4. 4. Represent and solve problems relating to size, shape, area and volume using geometric models

Students develop the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials and processes.

Students know and are able to do the following: (FOUNDATIONS)

• Use basic technology vocabulary when referring to computers
• Develop basic keyboard skills
• Define technology as associated with solving problems and extend the students' potential in terms relative to their edu cations experiences.
• Select and use technology appropriate to tasks in the classroom

Students know how to solve problems by using current technologies to conduct research, analyze solutions and present results.

Students know and are able to do the following: (FOUNDATIONS)

• Select and use appropriate technology for tasks
• Reproduce, extend, create, and describe patterns and sequences using calculators and other technologies
• Create documents using word processing skills and writing process steps
• Use publishing programs and simple computer graphics to produce documents
• Present an oral report with visual aides which include electronic media
• Use local networks and communication systems to access information and send messages.
• Use electronic information sources

Students know and are able to do the following: (ESSENTIALS grades 4-8)

• Use appropriate tools for gathering, interpreting and presenting data
• Compose and edit a multi-page document with appropriate formatting
• Plan produce, and present a multi-media presentations (using a wide range of visual media) that is tailored to an audience and clearly communicates its purpose