Counting Jar Exit Ticket Investigations Math • Kindergarten Routine
Counting Jar Exit Ticket
Name:
Date:
1 Count the objects in the jar:
Touch & Count
The Counting Jar
2 Write the number of objects:
Write your number here:
Circle your number on the path:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
There are
objects in the jar.
3
Show the count on the Ten-Frame:
Draw 1 dot in a box for each object
4
Make an equal set: Draw the SAME number of counters or cubes.
Equal Amount
Teacher Assessment Checklist Target Jar Count: 7
1-to-1 Counting
Cardinality (Knows "7")
Numeral Formation
Ten-Frame & Set Match
Missing Numbers Exit Ticket Investigations Math • Counting to 20
Missing Numbers Exit Ticket
Name:
Date:
1
Follow the trail! Write the missing numbers from 1 to 20.
Count & Fill
Start with 1:
1
2
3
write
5
6
write
8
9
write
Keep counting (teen numbers!):
11
write
13
14
write
16
17
write
19
write
2
Count on! Say the numbers and write what comes next:
Counting Forward
Track A:
6
7
write
9
write
Track B:
12
13
14
write
write
Track C:
16
write
18
19
write
3
Count the objects. How many do you have?
Touch & Count
Touch and count each counter:
How many do you have?
Write the number:
I have
objects.
Teacher Assessment Checklist (Up to 20) Score: ____ / 10
Counts 1 to 20 in order
Counts on from non-1 start
Writes teen numbers (11-19)
Counts objects up to 20
Button Holes Exit Ticket Investigations Math • Attribute Sorting
Button Holes Exit Ticket
Name:
Date:
Directions: Count the holes in each button. Circle ALL the matching buttons!
2 or 3 correct each
1
Which buttons have 2 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
2
Which buttons have 3 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
3
Which buttons have 4 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
4
Which buttons have 1 hole?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
Teacher Scoring: ____ / 4 Correct
Counts 1-4 items accurately
Identifies matching sets
Finds all correct options
Unit One Review Worksheet Investigations Math • Kindergarten Unit 1 Review
Unit One Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
The Counting Jar: Count, write, and show how many!
Core Routine
Touch & count the teddy bears:
Jar
How many bears in the jar?
There are
bears in all.
Fill the Ten-Frame: Draw 1 dot per bear
Make an EQUAL Set: Draw the SAME amount
2
Comparing Quantities: Which group has MORE or FEWER?
More / Fewer
Set A: Circle MORE
5 cubes
vs
8 cubes
Set B: Circle FEWER
7 stars
vs
3 stars
Kindergarten Investigations Math • Unit 1 Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over →
Unit 1 Review • Part 2
Attributes, Shapes & Number Path
Student:
3
Button Match-Up: Sort and count by number of holes!
Attribute Sort
Look at this collection of buttons:
Buttons with 2 holes:
Buttons with 4 holes:
4
Pattern Blocks: Count each 2D shape!
Geometry
Triangles
Squares
Hexagons
5
Number Path: Write the missing numbers from 1 to 10.
1 to 10 Sequence
1
2
write
4
5
write
7
8
write
10
Unit 1 Assessment Summary: Counting Jar • More/Fewer • Attributes • Shapes • Number Sequence 1-10
Rating: [ ] Mastered [ ] Progressing
Counting Jar Review Worksheet Unit 1 Focus Review • Sheet 1
Counting Jar Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Jar A: Count the buttons, write the number, and fill the ten-frame!
Count & Show
Jar A
Write number:
Fill the ten-frame to match:
2
Jar B: Count the bears, write the number, and fill the ten-frame!
Count & Show
Jar B
Write number:
Fill the ten-frame to match:
3
Make an EQUAL Set: Draw the same number of counters!
Matching Set
Target Jar has 6 counters:
Draw your equal set here:
Counting Jar Mastery Check:
Counts 1-to-1
Writes Numerals
Fills Ten-Frame
Creates Equal Set
Comparing Quantities Review Worksheet Unit 1 Focus Review • Sheet 2
Comparing Quantities Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Count each set. Circle the group that has MORE!
Find MORE
Count: [ ]
vs
Count: [ ]
Count: [ ]
vs
Count: [ ]
2
Count each set. Circle the group that has FEWER!
Find FEWER
Count: [ ]
vs
Count: [ ]
3
Draw to compare!
Draw Sets
Given Set: 4 dots
Draw a set that has MORE:
Given Set: 6 dots
Draw a set that has FEWER:
Comparing Quantities Mastery:
Counts 2 sets
Identifies MORE
Identifies FEWER
Draws sets to compare
Button Sorting Review Worksheet Unit 1 Focus Review • Sheet 3
Button Sorting Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Button Match-Up: Count the buttons in each group!
Sort by Holes
Look at this button tray:
1 Hole
buttons
2 Holes
buttons
4 Holes
buttons
2
Sort by SHAPE: Round buttons vs Square buttons!
Sort by Shape
Round Buttons
Total:
Square Buttons
Total:
3 Which shape group has MORE buttons?
Round Square
Attribute Sorting Mastery:
Sorts by Holes
Sorts by Shape
Counts Categories
Compares Counts
Pattern Block Review Worksheet Unit 1 Focus Review • Sheet 4
Pattern Block Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Touch & count each pattern block shape!
Shape Count
Triangles
Squares
Hexagons
Rhombus
2
Pattern Block Picture: How many shapes are in this rocket?
Composite Shapes
Triangles:
Hexagons:
Squares:
3
Your Turn: Draw 3 triangles and 2 squares!
Shape Drawing
Pattern Block Mastery:
Names Shapes
Counts Shapes in Set
Counts Composite Shapes
Draws 2D Shapes
Number Path Review Worksheet Unit 1 Focus Review • Sheet 5
Number Path Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Number Path 1 to 10: Say each number and write what is missing!
1 to 10 Path
1
write
3
4
write
6
7
write
9
write
2
Count on! Start at any number and keep counting:
Count On
Path A:
4
5
write
7
write
Path B:
7
8
9
write
write
3
What comes right after? Write the next number:
Number After
3 →
next
6 →
next
9 →
next
Number Path Sequence Mastery:
Counts 1 to 10
Writes Missing Numbers
Counts on from non-1
States "one more"
Cumulative Math Review Worksheet Unit 1 Capstone • Sheet 6
Cumulative Math Review Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
Counting Jar: Count the stars and write the number!
Area 1: Jar
Total in jar:
2
Comparing: Circle the group that has MORE!
Area 2: Compare
4
6
3
Button Sort: Circle ALL buttons that have 2 holes!
Area 3: Attributes
4
Pattern Blocks: How many triangles and squares?
Area 4: Shapes
5
Number Path: Fill in the missing numbers to 10!
Area 5: Numbers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unit 1 Kindergarten Math Star! Ready for Unit 2: Counting & Comparing to 20
Teacher Check:
Unit One Answer Key Teacher Resource • Answer Key
Unit One Review Answer Key
Teacher Copy Page 1 of 2
1
The Counting Jar Routine — Answers & Criteria
Answer: 6 Bears
Jar
1
2
3
4
5
6
Student tags each bear 1-to-1
Handwriting Box: Answer: 6
6
There are 6 bears in all.
Ten-Frame Solution: 6 dots (5 + 1)
Equal Set Solution: Exactly 6 drawn
2
Comparing Quantities Solutions
Set A: 8 • Set B: 3
Set A: 5 vs 8 cubes
5 cubes
vs
Correct: MORE
8 cubes (MORE)
Set B: 7 vs 3 stars
7 stars
vs
Correct: FEWER
3 stars (FEWER)
Teacher Tip & Common Misconceptions:
Watch for students who confuse "more" and "fewer". Encourage 1-to-1 matching (drawing lines between items in the two groups) to concretely determine which group has leftover objects. For numeral 6, check that the loop is at the bottom, not inverted as a 9.
Teacher Resource • Answer Key
Attributes, Shapes & Number Path Key
Teacher Copy Page 2 of 2
3
Button Match-Up Solutions
2-Hole: 4 • 4-Hole: 3
Buttons with 2 holes: Counted items: 4
4
Buttons with 4 holes: Counted items: 3
3
4
Pattern Block Shape Solutions
Triangles: 3 • Squares: 4 • Hexagons: 2
Triangles
3
3 green shapes
Squares
4
4 orange shapes
Hexagons
2
2 yellow shapes
5
Number Path 1 to 10 Solutions
Missing: 3, 6, 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unit 1 Kindergarten Grading Guide: Total Points: 10
Meeting Benchmark (8-10): Accurate 1:1 counting, writes numerals 1-10 with correct cardinality, accurately compares sets.
Progressing (5-7): Counts with oral sequence but may lose track without tagging; recognizes more vs fewer with support.
Needs Support (0-4): Re-teach counting jar routine with physical counters; practice touch-and-move counting on 5-frame.
Focus Sheets Answer Key Teacher Resource • Master Solutions
Focus Sheets & Exit Tickets Key
Teacher Master Page 1 of 2
A
Exit Tickets Quick Solutions
Exit Checks
Counting Jar Ticket: Jar with buttons
Target Count: 7 buttons
Ten-Frame: 7 dots (5 + 2)
Equal Set: 7 items drawn
Missing Numbers Ticket: Numbers to 20
Missing 1-20: 4, 7, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20
Tracks: A: 8, 10 | B: 15, 16 | C: 17, 20
Double 10-Frame: 14 (10 + 4)
Button Holes Ticket: Multiple correct choice
Q1 (2 holes): A, C, E
Q2 (3 holes): B, D
Q3 (4 holes): A, C, D
Q4 (1 hole): B, D
1
Sheet 1: Counting Jar Review Worksheet Solutions
Area 1
Jar A (Buttons): Count: 8 Ten-frame has top row full (5) + 3 bottom left.
Jar B (Bears): Count: 5 Ten-frame has exactly top row filled (5).
Part 3 Equal Set: Target: 6 Student draws exactly 6 matching circles or counters.
2
Sheet 2: Comparing Quantities Solutions
Area 2
Part 1 (Circle MORE):
1A: 6 apples vs 4 → Circle 6
1B: 3 frogs vs 7 → Circle 7
Part 2 (Circle FEWER):
2A: 9 stars vs 5 → Circle 5
Part 3 (Drawing Sets):
Given 4: Draw MORE → Any set ≥ 5
Given 6: Draw FEWER → Any set 1 to 5
Kindergarten Math Resource • Answer Keys Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over →
Teacher Resource • Master Solutions
Focus Sheets 3, 4, 5 & Capstone Key
Teacher Master Page 2 of 2
3
Sheet 3: Button Sorting Solutions
Area 3
Part 1 (Holes Count):
1 Hole: 3 buttons
2 Holes: 5 buttons
4 Holes: 4 buttons
Part 2 (Shape Count):
Round: 5 buttons
Square: 3 buttons
Part 3 (Comparison): "Round" has MORE 5 round > 3 square
4
Sheet 4: Pattern Block Solutions
Area 4
Part 1 (Shape Counts):
Triangles: 5
Squares: 3
Hexagons: 4
Rhombus: 2
Part 2 (Rocket Build):
Triangles: 3 (1 nose, 2 fins)
Hexagons: 2 (body)
Squares: 1 (bottom)
Part 3 (Drawing): Student draws exactly: 3 triangles (3 sides) 2 squares (4 equal sides)
Review Set Two Worksheet Investigations Math • Unit 1 Review • Set B
Review Set Two Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
The Counting Jar: Count, write, and show how many!
Target Jar
Touch & count the counters:
Jar B
How many counters in the jar?
There are
counters in all.
Fill the Ten-Frame: Draw 1 dot per counter
Make an EQUAL Set: Draw the SAME amount
2
Comparing Quantities: Which group has MORE or FEWER?
More / Fewer
Set A: Circle MORE
6 circles
vs
9 circles
Set B: Circle FEWER
8 shapes
vs
4 shapes
Kindergarten Investigations Math • Set B Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over →
Unit 1 Review • Set B • Part 2
Attributes, Shapes & Number Path
Student:
3
Button Match-Up: Sort and count by number of holes!
Attribute Sort
Look at this collection of buttons:
Buttons with 2 holes:
Buttons with 4 holes:
4
Pattern Blocks: Count each 2D shape!
Geometry
Triangles
Squares
Hexagons
5
Number Path: Write the missing numbers from 1 to 10.
1 to 10 Sequence
1
write
3
4
write
6
7
write
9
10
Unit 1 Assessment Summary (Set B): Counting Jar • More/Fewer • Attributes • Shapes • Number Sequence 1-10
Rating: [ ] Mastered [ ] Progressing
Review Set Three Worksheet Investigations Math • Unit 1 Review • Set C
Review Set Three Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1
The Counting Jar: Count, write, and show how many!
Target Jar
Touch & count the stars:
Jar C
How many stars in the jar?
There are
stars in all.
Fill the Ten-Frame: Draw 1 dot per star
Make an EQUAL Set: Draw the SAME amount
2
Comparing Quantities: Which group has MORE or FEWER?
More / Fewer
Set A: Circle MORE
7 diamonds
vs
4 diamonds
Set B: Circle FEWER
9 cubes
vs
6 cubes
Kindergarten Investigations Math • Set C Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over →
Unit 1 Review • Set C • Part 2
Attributes, Shapes & Number Path
Student:
3
Button Match-Up: Sort and count by number of holes!
Attribute Sort
Look at this collection of buttons:
Buttons with 1 hole:
Buttons with 2 holes:
4
Pattern Blocks: Count each 2D shape!
Geometry
Triangles
Squares
Hexagons
5
Number Path: Write the missing numbers from 1 to 10.
1 to 10 Sequence
start
2
3
write
5
6
write
8
write
10
Unit 1 Assessment Summary (Set C): Counting Jar • More/Fewer • Attributes • Shapes • Number Sequence 1-10
Rating: [ ] Mastered [ ] Progressing
Button Sets One Worksheet Investigations Math • Attribute Practice • Set A
Button Sets One Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Directions: Count the holes in each button. Circle ALL the matching buttons!
2 or 3 Matching
1
Which THREE buttons have 2 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
2
Which TWO buttons have 3 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
3
Which TWO buttons have 4 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
4
Which THREE buttons have 1 hole?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
Teacher Scoring: ____ / 4 Correct
Counts holes accurately
Finds all 2 or 3 targets
Checks work independently
Button Sets Two Worksheet Investigations Math • Attribute Practice • Set B
Button Sets Two Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Directions: Count the holes in each button. Circle ALL the matching buttons!
2 or 3 Matching
1
Which TWO buttons have 3 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
2
Which TWO buttons have 1 hole?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
3
Which THREE buttons have 4 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
4
Which TWO buttons have 5 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
Teacher Scoring: ____ / 4 Correct
Counts 1 to 5 holes
Finds 2 or 3 targets
Understands quantity match
Button Sets Three Worksheet Investigations Math • Attribute Practice • Set C
Button Sets Three Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Directions: Count the holes in each button. Circle ALL the matching buttons!
2 or 3 Matching
1
Which THREE buttons have 2 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
2
Which TWO buttons have 4 holes?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
3
Which THREE buttons have 3 holes?
(Circle 3 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
4
Which TWO buttons have 1 hole?
(Circle 2 buttons)
A
B
C
D
E
Teacher Scoring: ____ / 4 Correct
Counts 1 to 4 holes
Finds 2 or 3 targets
Understands attribute match
