Maryland Standards
MD.6.0. Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic: Students will describe, represent, or apply numbers or their relationships or will estimate or compute using mental strategies, paper/pencil, or technology.
6.C.1. Number Computation: Analyze number relations and compute.
6.C.1.a. Add numbers using a variety of strategies (Assessment limit: Use no more than 3 addends, with no more than 3 digits in each addend and whole numbers (0 - 1000)).
MD.7.0. Processes of Mathematics: Students demonstrate the processes of mathematics by making connections and applying reasoning to solve problems and to communicate their findings.
7.C.1. Communications: Present mathematical ideas using words, symbols, visual displays, or technology
7.C.1.a. Use multiple representations to express concepts or solutions
7.C.1.d. Express solutions using concrete materials