May 8, 2013

National standards developed by the National Association of Governors

Adopted by 45 states Based on best practices in national and

international education

Mathematical Practice Standards◦ “how” we learn Math

Mathematical Content Standards◦ “what” we learn

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Reason abstractly and quantitatively Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others Model with mathematics Use appropriate tools strategically Attend to precision Look for and make use of structure Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning

Greater focus and coherence

Defines what students should understand and be able to do

Circle skills that your child has mastered at his/her grade level

Underline any skills that are still being developed at his her grade level

What is the next skill for your child?

Created by the Council of Great City Schools

Provides:

◦ grade level content guidance

◦ a three year progression of specific standards

◦ Strategies to use at home

http://www.cgcs.org/Page/244

www.corestandards.org/

http://www.ccsdistrict.org/sites/default/files/Math%20CCSS%20vertical%20alignment_3.pdf

http://www.cgcs.org/Page/244