Other Mathematics Standards

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM Principles and Standards of School Mathematics
Published in 2000, PSSM is the “new” standards document of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics it. NCTM describes PSSM as, “The mathematical understanding, knowledge, and skills that students should acquire from Pre-K through grade 12.”

Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics
Published in 2007, Curriculum Focal Points outlines areas of focus by grade level, three areas of focus for each grade level. NCTM defines curriculum focal points as the most important mathematical topics for each grade level. They comprise related ideas, concepts, skills, and procedures that form the foundation for understanding and lasting learning. They are the topics that should be considered as the basis for decisions about curriculum development.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Benchmarks for Science Literacy
Published in 1993, “Benchmarks” is a companion document to Science for All Americans, the first report of AAAs Project 2061. Chapters 3, 9, and 12 deal with mathematics. Chapter 15 is also useful as a source of information on student learning research.

American Statistical Association

Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) Report: A Pre-K-12 Curriculum Framework
The GAISE Report, published in 2005, was written to support the development of statistical literacy of students.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Mathematics Framework for the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress
This is the document that guides the production of the national testing program in mathematics. It is produced by the National Assessment Governing Board.

University of Maine System Statement on College Readiness for Mathematics

Achieve K-12 Mathematics Benchmarks and related tasks

College Board Standards for College Success™ Mathematics and Statistics

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Other Mathematics Standards