Kindergarten Math (Florida B.E.S.T.)
Your Teacher Information Pack for Kindergarten Math (Florida B.E.S.T.): the standards with their official codes, in our own short summaries, plus tests and official links.
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- State
- Florida
- Grade
- Kindergarten
- Source
- Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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The standards (our summaries)
Official Florida codes with our own short summaries (not the official wording). Each code links to the official document.
MA.K.NSO.1 Develop an understanding for counting using objects in a set.
- MA.K.NSO.1 Develop an understanding for counting using objects in a set.
- MA.K.NSO.1.1 Count up to 20 objects, write the numeral, and state the count after rearranging without recounting.
- MA.K.NSO.1.2 Given a number from 0 to 20, count out that many objects.
- MA.K.NSO.1.3 Identify object positions in a sequence using first through fifth.
- MA.K.NSO.1.4 Compare the number of objects in two groups from 0 to 20 using less than, equal to, or greater than.
MA.K.NSO.2 Recite number names sequentially within 100 and develop an understanding for place value.
- MA.K.NSO.2 Recite number names sequentially within 100 and develop an understanding for place value.
- MA.K.NSO.2.1 Recite number names to 100 by ones and tens, count forward within 100, and count backward within 20.
- MA.K.NSO.2.2 Represent whole numbers from 10 to 20 as a group of tens and ones using objects, drawings, or equations.
- MA.K.NSO.2.3 Locate, order, and compare numbers from 0 to 20 on a number line using comparison terms.
MA.K.NSO.3 Develop an understanding of addition and subtraction operations with one-digit whole numbers.
- MA.K.NSO.3 Develop an understanding of addition and subtraction operations with one-digit whole numbers.
- MA.K.NSO.3.1 Explore addition of two whole numbers from 0 to 10 and related subtraction facts.
- MA.K.NSO.3.2 Add two one-digit numbers with sums from 0 to 10 and subtract related facts with reliable methods.
MA.K.AR.1 Represent and solve addition problems with sums between 0 and 10 and subtraction problems using related facts.
- MA.K.AR.1 Represent and solve addition problems with sums between 0 and 10 and subtraction problems using related facts.
- MA.K.AR.1.1 For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to it.
- MA.K.AR.1.2 Given a number from 0 to 10, find the different ways it can be written as the sum of two numbers.
- MA.K.AR.1.3 Solve real-world addition and subtraction problems using objects, drawings, or equations.
MA.K.AR.2 Develop an understanding of the equal sign.
- MA.K.AR.2 Develop an understanding of the equal sign.
- MA.K.AR.2.1 Explain why addition or subtraction equations are true, using objects or drawings.
MA.K.M.1 Identify and compare measurable attributes of objects.
- MA.K.M.1 Identify and compare measurable attributes of objects.
- MA.K.M.1.1 Identify measurable attributes of a single object, such as length, volume, or weight.
- MA.K.M.1.2 Directly compare two objects sharing a measurable attribute and describe the difference in words.
- MA.K.M.1.3 Express an object's length, up to 20 units, as a count of non-standard units laid end to end.
MA.K.GR.1 Identify, compare and compose two- and three-dimensional figures.
- MA.K.GR.1 Identify, compare and compose two- and three-dimensional figures.
- MA.K.GR.1.1 Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation.
- MA.K.GR.1.2 Compare and sort two-dimensional figures by their similarities, differences, and positions.
- MA.K.GR.1.3 Compare and sort three-dimensional figures by their similarities, differences, and positions.
- MA.K.GR.1.4 Find real-world objects that can be modeled by a given two- or three-dimensional figure.
- MA.K.GR.1.5 Combine two-dimensional figures to form a given composite figure.
MA.K.DP.1 Develop an understanding for collecting, representing and comparing data.
- MA.K.DP.1 Develop an understanding for collecting, representing and comparing data.
- MA.K.DP.1.1 Sort objects into categories, count each category to compare them, and report results.
Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning (K–12) (apply to every grade)
Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards (MA.K12.MTR)
- MA.K12.MTR.1.1 Engage persistently in challenging problems, individually and with peers, adjusting methods when stuck.
- MA.K12.MTR.2.1 Show understanding by representing problems several ways: objects, drawings, tables, graphs, and equations.
- MA.K12.MTR.3.1 Complete tasks accurately and efficiently, choosing and adapting methods to fit the context.
- MA.K12.MTR.4.1 Discuss mathematical thinking, communicate clearly, analyze others' reasoning, and justify results.
- MA.K12.MTR.5.1 Use patterns and structure to break down problems and connect new ideas to prior learning.
- MA.K12.MTR.6.1 Check whether solutions are reasonable through estimation, benchmarks, and explained methods.
- MA.K12.MTR.7.1 Apply mathematics to real-world situations through modeling, investigation, and refining methods.
Tests and key dates
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Official documents
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Benchmark codes from Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, Florida Department of Education. Summaries are Classfern's own words, not the official text.
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