In the spring of every school year, we will take a state mandated test called the Nebraska State Accountability Math test (NeSA-M). Here is a list of the topics that will be assessed on this test.
4th Grade
MA 4.1.1.b Demonstrate multiple equivalent representations for decimal numbers through the hundredths place
MA 4.1.1.c Compare and order whole numbers and decimals through the hundredths place
MA 4.1.1.e Represent a fraction as parts of a whole, and/or parts of a set
MA 4.1.1.f Use visual models to find equivalent fractions
MA 4.1.1.h Locate fractions on a number line
MA 4.1.2.a Use drawings, words, and symbols to explain the meaning of division
MA 4.1.3.b Add and subtract decimals to the hundredth place
MA 4.1.3.c Multiply two-digit whole numbers
MA 4.1.3.e Mentally compute multiplication and division involving powers of 10
MA 4.1.3.f Select and apply the appropriate method of computation when problem solving
MA 4.2.1.a Identify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their sides and angle properties
MA 4.2.1.b Classify an angle as acute, obtuse, and right
MA 4.2.1.c Identify parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
MA 4.2.2.a Identify the ordered pair of a plotted point in first quadrant by its location
MA 4.2.5.b Identify time to the minute on an analog clock
MA 4.2.5.c Solve problems involving elapsed time
MA 4.2.5.d Identify the appropriate metric unit for measuring length, weight, and capacity/volume
MA 4.2.5.g Compute simple unit conversions for length within a system of measurement
MA 4.3.1.c Use ≤ and ≥ symbols to compare quantities
MA 4.3.1.d Select appropriate operational and relational symbols to make a number sentence true
MA 4.3.3.c Use symbolic representations of the commutative property of multiplication
MA 4.3.3.d Solve simple one-step whole number equations
MA 4.4.1.b Compare different representations of the same data
MA 4.4.1.c Interpret data and draw conclusions using dot/line plots
MA 4.4.2.a Make predictions based on data to answer questions from tables and bar graphs
5th Grade
MA 5.1.1.a Demonstrate multiple equivalent representations for whole numbers and decimals through the thousandths place
MA 5.1.1.b Compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals through the thousandths place
MA 5.1.1.c Identify and name fractions in their simplest form and find common denominators for fractions
MA 5.1.1.d Recognize and generate equivalent forms of commonly used fractions, decimals, and percents
MA 5.1.1.e Classify a number as prime or composite
MA 5.1.1.f Identify factors and multiples of any whole number
MA 5.1.2.c Use words and symbols to explain the distributive property of multiplication over addition
MA 5.1.3.a Add and subtract positive rational numbers
MA 5.1.3.b Select, apply, and explain the appropriate method of computation when problem solving
MA 5.1.3.c Multiply decimals
MA 5.1.3.d Divide a decimal by a whole number
MA 5.1.4.a Estimate the sums and differences of positive rational numbers to check the reasonableness of such results
MA 5.2.1.a Identify the number of edges, faces, and vertices of triangular and rectangular prisms
MA 5.2.1.d Identify degrees on a circle
MA 5.2.2.a Plot the location of an ordered pair in the first quadrant
MA 5.2.5.b Identify correct unit (customary or metric) to the measurement situation
MA 5.2.5.f Determine the area of rectangles and squares
MA 5.3.2.a Model situations that involve the addition, subtraction, and multiplication of positive rational numbers using words, graphs, and tables
MA 5.3.3.b Use symbolic representations of the associative property
MA 5.3.3.c Evaluate numerical expressions by using parentheses with respect to order of operations
MA 5.3.3.d Evaluate simple algebraic expressions involving addition and subtraction
MA 5.3.3.e Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations involving common positive rational numbers
MA 5.4.1.a Represent data using line plots
MA 5.4.1.b Represent the same set of data in different formats
MA 5.4.1.c Draw conclusions based on a set of data
MA 5.4.3.b Generate a list of possible outcomes for a simple event
MA 5.4.3.c Explain the likelihood of an event that can be represented by a number from 0 to 1
4th Grade
MA 4.1.1.b Demonstrate multiple equivalent representations for decimal numbers through the hundredths place
MA 4.1.1.c Compare and order whole numbers and decimals through the hundredths place
MA 4.1.1.e Represent a fraction as parts of a whole, and/or parts of a set
MA 4.1.1.f Use visual models to find equivalent fractions
MA 4.1.1.h Locate fractions on a number line
MA 4.1.2.a Use drawings, words, and symbols to explain the meaning of division
MA 4.1.3.b Add and subtract decimals to the hundredth place
MA 4.1.3.c Multiply two-digit whole numbers
MA 4.1.3.e Mentally compute multiplication and division involving powers of 10
MA 4.1.3.f Select and apply the appropriate method of computation when problem solving
MA 4.2.1.a Identify two- and three- dimensional shapes according to their sides and angle properties
MA 4.2.1.b Classify an angle as acute, obtuse, and right
MA 4.2.1.c Identify parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
MA 4.2.2.a Identify the ordered pair of a plotted point in first quadrant by its location
MA 4.2.5.b Identify time to the minute on an analog clock
MA 4.2.5.c Solve problems involving elapsed time
MA 4.2.5.d Identify the appropriate metric unit for measuring length, weight, and capacity/volume
MA 4.2.5.g Compute simple unit conversions for length within a system of measurement
MA 4.3.1.c Use ≤ and ≥ symbols to compare quantities
MA 4.3.1.d Select appropriate operational and relational symbols to make a number sentence true
MA 4.3.3.c Use symbolic representations of the commutative property of multiplication
MA 4.3.3.d Solve simple one-step whole number equations
MA 4.4.1.b Compare different representations of the same data
MA 4.4.1.c Interpret data and draw conclusions using dot/line plots
MA 4.4.2.a Make predictions based on data to answer questions from tables and bar graphs
5th Grade
MA 5.1.1.a Demonstrate multiple equivalent representations for whole numbers and decimals through the thousandths place
MA 5.1.1.b Compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals through the thousandths place
MA 5.1.1.c Identify and name fractions in their simplest form and find common denominators for fractions
MA 5.1.1.d Recognize and generate equivalent forms of commonly used fractions, decimals, and percents
MA 5.1.1.e Classify a number as prime or composite
MA 5.1.1.f Identify factors and multiples of any whole number
MA 5.1.2.c Use words and symbols to explain the distributive property of multiplication over addition
MA 5.1.3.a Add and subtract positive rational numbers
MA 5.1.3.b Select, apply, and explain the appropriate method of computation when problem solving
MA 5.1.3.c Multiply decimals
MA 5.1.3.d Divide a decimal by a whole number
MA 5.1.4.a Estimate the sums and differences of positive rational numbers to check the reasonableness of such results
MA 5.2.1.a Identify the number of edges, faces, and vertices of triangular and rectangular prisms
MA 5.2.1.d Identify degrees on a circle
MA 5.2.2.a Plot the location of an ordered pair in the first quadrant
MA 5.2.5.b Identify correct unit (customary or metric) to the measurement situation
MA 5.2.5.f Determine the area of rectangles and squares
MA 5.3.2.a Model situations that involve the addition, subtraction, and multiplication of positive rational numbers using words, graphs, and tables
MA 5.3.3.b Use symbolic representations of the associative property
MA 5.3.3.c Evaluate numerical expressions by using parentheses with respect to order of operations
MA 5.3.3.d Evaluate simple algebraic expressions involving addition and subtraction
MA 5.3.3.e Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations involving common positive rational numbers
MA 5.4.1.a Represent data using line plots
MA 5.4.1.b Represent the same set of data in different formats
MA 5.4.1.c Draw conclusions based on a set of data
MA 5.4.3.b Generate a list of possible outcomes for a simple event
MA 5.4.3.c Explain the likelihood of an event that can be represented by a number from 0 to 1