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 

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