Illinois Standards Alignment
Free interactive tools mapped to the Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) for grades K–8.
About the ILS
Illinois adopted the Common Core State Standards as the Illinois Learning Standards for math and English language arts, plus the Next Generation Science Standards. Our tools align directly with ILS benchmarks. The tables below show which SmartOnlineGames tools support each standard area. All tools are free, browser-based, and require no login — just click and start practicing.
Math Tools — Grades K–2
| Standard Area | ILS.Math.K-2 Code | Matching Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Counting & Number Sense | ILS.Math.K-2.1 | Counting Game, Ten Frame, Number Line |
| Addition & Subtraction | ILS.Math.K-2.2 | Addition & Subtraction, Number Bonds |
| Place Value | ILS.Math.K-2.3 | Place Value Chart, Base Ten Blocks |
| Measurement & Data | ILS.Math.K-2.4 | Telling Time, Bar Graph, Coin Counter |
| Geometry | ILS.Math.K-2.5 | Shapes & Colors, Geometry Shapes |
Math Tools — Grades 3–5
| Standard Area | ILS.Math.3-5 Code | Matching Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplication & Division | ILS.Math.3-5.1 | Multiplication Table, Multiplication Array, Long Division |
| Fractions & Decimals | ILS.Math.3-5.2 | Fraction Visualizer, Fraction Wall |
| Measurement & Geometry | ILS.Math.3-5.3 | Area & Perimeter, Geometry Shapes, Unit Conversion |
| Data & Graphing | ILS.Math.3-5.4 | Bar Graph, Graphing Tool, Venn Diagram |
Math Tools — Grades 6–8
| Standard Area | ILS.Math.6-8 Code | Matching Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Ratios & Proportions | ILS.Math.6-8.1 | Ratio Visualizer, Percentage Bar |
| Expressions & Equations | ILS.Math.6-8.2 | Order of Operations, Exponents, Coordinate Plane |
| Number System | ILS.Math.6-8.3 | Integer Number Line, GCF & LCM, Prime Sieve |
| Statistics & Probability | ILS.Math.6-8.4 | Graphing Tool, Probability Spinner |
English Language Arts Tools
| Standard Area | ILS.ELA Code | Matching Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Phonics & Decoding (K–2) | ILS.ELA.1 | Letter Sounds, Phonics Builder, Rhyme Wheel |
| Sight Words & Fluency (K–2) | ILS.ELA.2 | Sight Words, Fluency Sprint |
| Vocabulary & Word Study (2–6) | ILS.ELA.3 | Vocabulary Builder, Root Words, Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Spelling & Grammar (1–6) | ILS.ELA.4 | Spelling Bee, Parts of Speech, Punctuation |
| Writing & Comprehension (2–8) | ILS.ELA.5 | Story Map, Writing Prompts, Figurative Language |
Science Tools
| Standard Area | IL.NGSS Code | Matching Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science (K–5) | IL.NGSS.1 | Life Cycles, Animal Classification, Food Chain |
| Earth & Space (3–8) | IL.NGSS.2 | Rock Cycle, Layers of Earth, Moon Phases, Weather |
| Physical Science (3–8) | IL.NGSS.3 | States of Matter, Magnetism, Circuit Builder |
| Human Body & Health (3–6) | IL.NGSS.4 | Human Body, Digestive System |
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Last reviewed: April 2026 · Standards alignment is approximate. Always verify with your district's curriculum guide.
Understanding Illinois Learning Standards
Illinois adopted the Common Core State Standards for math and English language arts, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science education. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) also maintains social science standards aligned to the C3 Framework. Together, these standards define learning expectations for over 1.8 million students across the state, with assessments measured through the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in grades 3–8.
How SmartOnlineGames Supports Illinois Standards
Our tools are mapped to Illinois Common Core math domains and NGSS performance expectations in the table above. The interactive, visual approach of our tools directly supports the Standards for Mathematical Practice that Illinois assesses — particularly 'reason abstractly and quantitatively' and 'use appropriate tools strategically.' Students using our tools are building exactly the mathematical thinking habits that the IAR measures.
Chicago Public Schools and districts across Illinois can use these tools on any device without IT installation or student accounts, making deployment simple. The tools are particularly valuable for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to assign different tools to students based on their individual learning needs within the same standards framework.
Illinois State Standards and SmartOnlineGames
Illinois has adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics and ELA, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science. Illinois also uses the Illinois Social Science Standards based on the C3 Framework.
Our tools address CCSS mathematical content standards and practices across all elementary and middle school grade levels. The emphasis on visual models aligns with mathematical practice standards MP.4 (Model with Mathematics) and MP.5 (Use Appropriate Tools Strategically).
Tools for Illinois Classrooms
Illinois teachers implementing CCSS can use our tools to provide the visual and interactive experiences that the standards envision. The CCSS progression for fractions, for example, moves from understanding fractions as parts of a whole (grade 3) to equivalence (grade 4) to operations (grade 5) — and our tools support every step.
Science teachers can use our NGSS-aligned tools to support the three-dimensional learning approach that Illinois has adopted: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Aligned with IL CCSS, IL NGSS, IL Social Science Standards · Grades K-8
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