Describe and classify rocks by observable properties of size, shape, color, and texture.
For Grade K, this standard focuses on Classify rocks and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
The intent of K.10A is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Classify rocks.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.10A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Classify rocks, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to K.10A.
Standard K.10A describes the essential skills and understandings for Classify rocks in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
