Mathematics

The MSAD #16 mathematics curriculum framework consolidates and personalizes state and national math standards. The whole curriculum is encompassed by nine standards: problem-solving, concept of numbers, computation, measurement, geometry, data analysis, probability and statistics, functions, and algebra, and nature and uses of mathematics. They articulate essential knowledge and skills to be gained in grades K-8 and in each of the fifteen courses offered at the 9-12 level. Benchmarks, which delineate what students should know at each developmental level, are given for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and for each course at the high school level. Performance indicators are sample tasks that demonstrate understanding of the benchmarks and are given for each grade level and course.

The major sources for the standards and benchmarks in the math curriculum are The Systematic Identification and Articulation of Content Standards and Benchmarks and the NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics, with some modifications and additions. They were coordinated with Maine's two documents, State of Maine Learning Results and Curriculum Framework for Mathematics and Science (see Bibliography). The performance indicators were developed by the mathematics curriculum team.

MSAD #16 Framework for Academic Standards Fall 1997

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