UNIT 6 - Algebraic Thinking - Kindergarten Math Curriculum Map

Aug 29, 2026

Unit 6: Algebraic Thinking provides a Kindergarten-aligned curriculum map for the Common Core Algebraic Thinking standards. The unit sequences instruction across essential learning targets, including solving addition and subtraction word problems, decomposing numbers into pairs in more than one way, and fluently adding and subtracting within 5 or 10 using objects, drawings, and equations. It also defines emphasized mathematical practices (MP1–MP8) to support sense-making, modeling, precision, and recognizing structure. The map outlines enduring understandings, essential questions, chapter overviews, and an end-of-unit performance task for assessment and reteaching.

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Overview of the Grade K Mathematics Program

Essential Standards

Emphasized Mathematical Practices

Enduring Understandings & Essential Questions

Chapter Overviews

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

End-of-Unit Performance Task

Appendices

Grade: K Unit Number: 6 Unit Name: Algebraic Thinking Instructional Days: 25 days EVERGREEN SCHOOL DISTRICT K GRADE | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 | Unit 6 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Counting and Cardinality | Operations | Geometry | Measurement and Data | Numbers & Operations in Base 10 | Algebraic Thinking | | 8 weeks | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | UNIT 6: Algebraic Thinking Dear Colleagues, Enclosed is a unit that addresses all of the Common Core Algebraic Thinking standards for Kindergarten. We took the time to analyze, group and organize them into a logical learning sequence. Thank you for entrusting us with the task of designing a rich learning experience for all students, and we hope to improve the unit as you pilot it and make it your own. Sincerely , Grade K Math Unit Design Team | CRITICAL THINKING | COLLABORATION | COMMUNICATION | CREATIVITY | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Evergreen School District 1 MATH Curriculum Map aligned to the California Common Core State Standards 8/27/14 Grade: K Unit Number: 6 Unit Name: Algebraic Thinking Instructional Days: 25 days UNIT 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of the grade K Mathematics Program . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Essential Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Emphasized Mathematical Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Enduring Understandings & Essential Questions . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 End-of-Unit Performance Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Evergreen School District 2 MATH Curriculum Map aligned to the California Common Core State Standards 8/27/14 Grade: K Unit Number: 6 Unit Name: Algebraic Thinking Instructional Days: 25 days Overview of the Grade K Mathematics Program | UNIT NAME
ESSENTIAL STANDARDS | APPROX. DAYS | UNIT DESCRIPTION | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UNIT 1: Counting and | 40 days | In this unit, students will… | | | Cardinality | or | • Recognize and order numbers 0-20. | | | K. CC. A. 1, K. CC. A. 2, K. CC. A. 3, K. CC. B. 4, K. CC. B. 5, K. CC. C. 6, K. CC. C.7 | 8 weeks | • Count to tell the number of objects (to 20) .
• Compare numbers (to 10) .
• Write the numbers 0-20. | | | UNIT 2 : Operations | 20 days | In this unit, students will… | | | K. OA. 1, K. OA.4 | or
4 weeks | • Understand addition as putting together and addingto, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from. | | | UNIT 3 : Geometry
K. G. A. 1, K. G. A. 2, K. G. A. 3, K. G. B. 4, K. G. B. 5, K. G. B. 6 | 40 days
or
8 weeks | In this unit, students will…
• Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) .
• Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes. | | |
UNIT 4:
Measurement and Data
K. MD. A. 1, K. MD. A. 2,
K. MD. B.3 | 15 days
or
3 weeks | In this unit, students will…
• Describe and compare measurable attributes.
• Classify objects and count the number of objects in each category. | | |
UNIT 5: | 20 days | In this unit, students will… | | | Numbers & | or | • Work with numbers 11–19 to gain foundations for | | | Operations in Base 10 | 4 weeks | place value. | | | K. NBT. A. 1 | | | | |
Unit 6: | 25 days | In this unit, students will… | | | Algebraic Thinking | or | • Solve addition and subtraction word problems. | | | K. OA. 2, K. OA. 3, K. OA. 5 | 5 weeks | • Decompose numbers in more than one way.
• Fluently add and subtract within 5. | | Evergreen School District 3 MATH Curriculum Map aligned to the California Common Core State Standards 8/27/14

FAQs

What math skills does Unit 6: Algebraic Thinking emphasize in Kindergarten?

Students solve addition and subtraction word problems, decompose numbers into pairs in more than one way, and practice fluently adding and subtracting within 5 or within 10 using objects or drawings.

How does the unit align to the Common Core standards?

The curriculum map lists the relevant Kindergarten Algebraic Thinking standards (e.g., K.OA.2, K.OA.3, and K.OA.5) as essential standards to be taught, assessed, and re-taught when needed.

Which mathematical practices are emphasized during this unit?

The unit highlights MP1 through MP8, including making sense of problems, reasoning, constructing arguments, modeling with mathematics, using tools strategically, attending to precision, and noticing structure and repeated reasoning.

Aug 29, 2026

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