SK Core Standards for Mathematics

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S-K Core Standardsfor Mathematics

• Why do we have them?

Where did they come from?
How do we use them?
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S-K Core Standards

• 2002
• Standards

2007 Standards
22 Content Standards
58 Content Standards
Standards in 5th Grade Math
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Why S-K core standards?

• State Standards Testable in 2010-11

• Students Teachers Accountable for 2002
  Standards

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S-K Core Standards

• A tool to help
• Transition

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Drafted by S-K TeachersMath Reps Involved
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Process
Grade Level Teams
Standards
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Where did Oregons 2007 Standards come from?
N.C.T.M. Focal Points
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What are the NCTM Focal Points?

• A description of the most significant
  mathematical concepts and skills at each
• grade level

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Curriculum Focal Points Are

• Coherent

• Focused on important mathematics

• Well articulated across grades

• Essential to educated citizens

• Provide foundation for further learning

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How were Focal Points selected?

• They had to pass
• rigorous tests!

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Is it mathematically important for further study
of mathematics AND for use in applications in and
outside of school?
Does it fit with what is known about learning
mathematics?
Does it connect logically with the mathematics in
earlier and later grade levels?
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Focal Points
Oregon Standards
Math in Your Classroom!