Wisconsin K–6 mathematics standards
Wisconsin writes its own mathematics standards. They are published as Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics, adopted 2021 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.
- Framework
- Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics
- Adopted
- 2021
- Source last checked
- August 2, 2026
230 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade
- M.K.CC.A.1K
- M.K.CC.A.2K
- M.K.CC.A.3K
- M.K.CC.B.4.aK
- M.K.CC.B.4.bK
- M.K.CC.B.4.cK
- M.K.CC.B.5K
- M.K.CC.B.6K
- M.K.CC.C.7K
- M.K.CC.C.8K
- M.K.G.A.1K
- M.K.G.A.2K
- M.K.G.A.3K
- M.K.G.B.4K
- M.K.G.B.5K
- M.K.G.B.6K
- M.K.MD.A.1K
- M.K.MD.A.2K
- M.K.MD.B.3K
- M.K.NBT.A.1K
Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and some further ones, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each composition or decomposition by a drawing or numbers; understand that these numbers are composed of ten ones and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones.
- M.K.OA.A.1K
- M.K.OA.A.2K
- M.K.OA.A.3.aK
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- M.K.OA.A.4K
- M.K.OA.A.5K
- MP.1K–6
- MP.2K–6
- MP.3K–6
- MP.4K–6
- MP.5K–6
- MP.6K–6
- MP.7K–6
- MP.8K–6
- M.1.G.A.11
- M.1.G.A.21
Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. Student use of formal names such as "right rectangular prism" is not expected.
- M.1.G.A.31
Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe and count the shares using the words halves and fourths, and use the phrases half of and fourth of the whole. Describe the whole as being two of the shares, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.
- M.1.MD.A.11
- M.1.MD.A.21
- M.1.MD.B.31
- M.1.MD.C.41
- M.1.NBT.A.11
- M.1.NBT.B.2.a1
- M.1.NBT.B.2.b1
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- M.1.NBT.B.31
- M.1.NBT.C.41
Add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. Understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten.
- M.1.NBT.C.51
- M.1.NBT.C.61
Subtract multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 from multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (positive or zero differences), using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.
- M.1.OA.A.11
- M.1.OA.A.21
- M.1.OA.B.31
- M.1.OA.B.41
- M.1.OA.C.5.a1
- M.1.OA.C.5.b1
- M.1.OA.C.6.a1
- M.1.OA.C.6.b1
Add and subtract within 20 using objects, drawings or equations. Use multiple strategies that may include counting on; making a ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14) ; decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
- M.1.OA.D.71
- M.2.G.A.12
- M.2.G.A.22
- M.2.G.A.32
Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe and count the shares using the words halves, thirds, and fourths, and use phrases half of, a third of, and a fourth of the whole. Describe the whole as composed of two halves, three thirds, and four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
- M.2.MD.A.12
- M.2.MD.A.22
- M.2.MD.A.32
- M.2.MD.A.42
- M.2.MD.B.52
- M.2.MD.B.62
- M.2.MD.C.72
- M.2.MD.C.82
- M.2.MD.D.92
- M.2.MD.D.102
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- M.2.NBT.A.22
- M.2.NBT.A.32
- M.2.NBT.A.42
- M.2.NBT.B.52
- M.2.NBT.B.62
- M.2.NBT.B.72
Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.
- M.2.NBT.B.82
- M.2.NBT.B.92
- M.2.OA.A.12
Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
- M.2.OA.B.22
Flexibly and efficiently add and subtract within 20 using multiple mental strategies which may include counting on; making ten; decomposing a number leading to a ten; using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
- M.2.OA.C.32
- M.2.OA.C.42
- M.3.G.A.13
Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.
- M.3.G.A.23
- M.3.MD.A.13
- M.3.MD.A.23
Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l), excluding compound units such as cm3 and finding the geometric volume of a container. Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step word problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the problem.
- M.3.MD.B.33
- M.3.MD.B.43
- M.3.MD.C.5.a3
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- M.3.MD.C.63
- M.3.MD.C.7.a3
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- M.3.MD.D.83
- M.3.NBT.A.13
Use place value understanding to generate estimates for problems in real-world situations, with whole numbers within 1,000, using strategies such as mental math, benchmark numbers, compatible numbers, and rounding. Assess the reasonableness of their estimates (e.g., Is my estimate too low or too high? What degree of precision do I need for this situation?).
- M.3.NBT.A.23
- M.3.NBT.A.33
- M.3.NF.A.13
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Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Justify the conclusions by using a visual fraction model (e.g., tape diagram or number line) and describe the result of the comparison using words and symbols ( >, =, and < ).
- M.3.OA.A.13
- M.3.OA.A.23
- M.3.OA.A.33
- M.3.OA.B.43
- M.3.OA.B.53
- M.3.OA.C.6.a3
- M.3.OA.C.6.b3
- M.3.OA.D.73
Solve two-step word problems, posed with whole numbers and having whole number answers, using the four operations. Represent these problems using one or two equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. If one equation is used, grouping symbols (i.e. parentheses) may be needed. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies.
- M.3.OA.D.83
- M.4.G.A.14
- M.4.G.A.24
- M.4.G.A.34
- M.4.MD.A.14
- M.4.MD.A.24
Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as a number line that feature a measurement scale.
- M.4.MD.A.34
- M.4.MD.B.44
- M.4.MD.C.5.a4
An angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at the common endpoint of the rays, by considering the fraction of the circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the circle. An angle that turns through 1/360 of a circle is called a "one-degree angle" and can be used to measure angles.
- M.4.MD.C.5.b4
- M.4.MD.C.64
- M.4.MD.C.74
Recognize angle measure as additive. When an angle is decomposed into non-overlapping parts, the angle measure of the whole is the sum of the angle measures of the parts. Solve addition and subtraction problems to find unknown angles on a diagram in real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by using an equation with a symbol for the unknown angle measure.
- M.4.NBT.A.14
- M.4.NBT.A.24
- M.4.NBT.A.34
Use place value understanding to generate estimates for real-world problem situations, with multi-digit whole numbers, using strategies such as mental math, benchmark numbers, compatible numbers, and rounding. Assess the reasonableness of their estimates. (e.g., Is my estimate too low or too high? What degree of precision do I need for this situation?)
- M.4.NBT.B.44
- M.4.NBT.B.54
- M.4.NBT.B.64
Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
- M.4.NF.A.1.a4
- M.4.NF.A.1.b4
- M.4.NF.A.24
Compare fractions with different numerators and different denominators while recognizing that comparisons are valid only when the fractions refer to the same whole. Justify the conclusions by using visual fraction models (e.g., tape diagrams and number lines) and by reasoning about the size of the fractions, using benchmark fractions (including whole numbers), or creating common denominators or numerators. Describe the result of the comparison using words and symbols ( >, =, and < ).
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- M.4.NF.C.54
- M.4.NF.C.64
- M.4.NF.C.74
Compare decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size and using benchmarks. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the decimals refer to the same whole. Justify the conclusions, by using explanations or visual models (e.g., number line or area model) and describe the result of the comparison using words and symbols ( >, =, and < ).
- M.4.OA.A.14
- M.4.OA.A.24
- M.4.OA.A.34
Solve multi-step word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies.
- M.4.OA.B.44
Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100. Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1-100 is a multiple of a given one-digit number. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1-100 is prime or composite.
- M.4.OA.C.54
- M.4.OA.D.64
Flexibly and efficiently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations [e.g., knowing that 7 x 6 can be thought of as 7 groups of 6 so one could think 5 groups of 6 is 30 and 2 more groups of 6 is 12 and 30 + 12 = 42 (informal use of the distributive property)].
- M.5.G.A.15
Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system, with the intersection of the lines (the origin) arranged to coincide with the 0 on each line and a given point in the plane located by using an ordered pair of numbers, called its coordinates. Understand that the first number indicates how far to travel from the origin in the direction of one axis, and the second number indicates how far to travel in the direction of the second axis, with the convention that the names of the two axes and the coordinates correspond (e.g., x-axis and x-coordinate, y-axis and y-coordinate).
- M.5.G.A.25
- M.5.G.B.35
- M.5.G.B.45
- M.5.MD.A.15
- M.5.MD.B.25
- M.5.MD.C.3.a5
- M.5.MD.C.3.b5
- M.5.MD.C.45
- M.5.MD.C.5.a5
Find the volume of a right rectangular prism with whole-number side lengths by packing it with unit cubes, and show that the volume is the same as would be found by multiplying the edge lengths, equivalently by multiplying the height by the area of the base. Represent threefold whole-number products as volumes, e.g., to represent the associative property of multiplication.
- M.5.MD.C.5.b5
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- M.5.NBT.A.15
- M.5.NBT.A.25
- M.5.NBT.A.3.a5
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- M.5.NBT.A.45
Use place value understanding to generate estimates for problems in real-world situations, with decimals, using strategies such as mental math, benchmark numbers, compatible numbers, and rounding. Assess the reasonableness of their estimates (e.g. Is my estimate too low or too high? What degree of precision do I need for this situation?
- M.5.NBT.B.55
- M.5.NBT.B.65
Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
- M.5.NBT.B.75
- M.5.NF.A.15
- M.5.NF.A.25
- M.5.NF.B.35
Interpret a fraction as an equal sharing division situation, where a quantity (the numerator) is divided into equal parts (the denominator). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, by using visual fraction models (e.g., tape diagrams or area models) or equations to represent the problem.
- M.5.NF.B.4.a5
- M.5.NF.B.4.b5
Find the area of a rectangle with fractional side lengths by tiling it with unit squares of the appropriate unit fraction side lengths, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths. Multiply fractional side lengths to find areas of rectangles, and represent fraction products as rectangular areas.
- M.5.NF.B.5.a5
- M.5.NF.B.5.b5
- M.5.NF.B.65
Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers by using visual fraction models (e.g., tape diagrams, area models, or number lines) and equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers.
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- M.5.OA.A.15
- M.5.OA.A.25
- M.5.OA.B.35
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Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole number exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations).
- M.6.EE.A.36
- M.6.EE.A.46
- M.6.EE.B.56
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- M.6.EE.C.96
Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms of the other quantity, thought of as the independent variable. Analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using graphs and tables, and relate these to the equation.
- M.6.G.A.16
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- M.6.G.A.46
- M.6.NS.A.16
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- M.6.NS.B.36
- M.6.NS.B.46
Find the greatest common factor of two whole numbers less than or equal to 100 and the least common multiple of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12. Use the distributive property to express a sum of two whole numbers 1-100 with a common factor as a multiple of a sum of two whole numbers with no common factor.
- M.6.NS.C.56
Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation above/below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.
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- M.6.SP.B.46
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