The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics are organized by grade level in Grades K–8. At the high school level, the standards are organized by conceptual category, not by courses. These conceptual categories include: number and quantity, algebra, functions, geometry, modeling and probability and statistics. Additionally, there is a set of K-12 Mathematical Standards of Practice to develop the mathematical habits of mind for students to be successful throughout their math education. 

 

Smarter Balanced Assessments will assess students’mathematical knowledge and habits of mind to demonstrate students’ college and career readiness. In Grades 3-8, students will be assessed annually on their “Progress towards College and Career Readiness.” At the end of Grade 11, students will be assessed on their “College and Career Readiness.”

 

Districts must consider how to implement the CCSS, particularly in terms of how the high school CCSSs will be organized into courses that provide a strong foundation for post-secondary success.