- Relate pictures, diagrams to mathematical ideas (Communication)
- Reflect and clarify thinking about mathematical ideas and situations (Communication)
- Recognize relationships between different topics in mathematics (Connections)
- Use mathematics in other curriculum areas (Connections)
- Acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully (Problem-solving)
- Draw logical conclusions about mathematics (Reasoning)
- Justify answers and solution processes (Reasoning)

Math Standards (Grades 5 and 6):

- Reflect and clarify thinking about mathematical ideas and situations (Communication)
- Read, listen and view to interpret and evaluate mathematical ideas (Communication)
- Apply mathematical thinking and modeling to solve problems that arise in other disciplines such as art, music, psychology, science and business. (Connections)
- Acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully (Problem-solving)