Virginia 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework Introduction The 2016 a companion document to the 2016 amplifies the Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework, Mathematics Standards of Learning, and further defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning Mathematics Standards of Learning assessments. The standards and are not intended to encompass the entire curriculum for a given grade level or course. School divisions Curriculum Framework are encouraged to incorporate the standards and into a broader, locally designed curriculum. The delineates in Curriculum Framework Curriculum Framework greater specificity the minimum content that all teachers should teach and all students should learn. Teachers are encouraged to go beyond the standards as well as to select instructional strategies and assessment methods appropriate for all students. The also serves as a guide for Standards of Learning assessment development. Students are expected to continue to connect and apply Curriculum Framework knowledge and skills from Standards of Learning presented in previous grades as they deepen their mathematical understanding. Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework. Each topic in the 2016 is developed around the Standards of Learning. The format of the Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework Curriculum facilitates teacher planning by identifying the key concepts, knowledge, and skills that should be the focus of instruction for each standard. The Framework is divided into two columns: Understanding the Standard and Essential Knowledge and Skills. The purpose of each column is explained Curriculum Framework below. Understanding the Standard This section includes mathematical content and key concepts that assist teachers in planning standards-focused instruction. The statements may provide definitions, explanations, examples, and information regarding connections within and between grade level(s)/course(s). Essential Knowledge and Skills This section provides a detailed expansion of the mathematics knowledge and skills that each student should know and be able to demonstrate. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of student expectations.
Virginia 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework Introduction The 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework, a companion document to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning, amplifies the Mathematics Standards of Learning and further defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning assessments. The standards and Curriculum Framework are not intended to encompass the entire curriculum for a given grade level or course. School divisions are encouraged to incorporate the standards and Curriculum Framework into a broader, locally designed curriculum. The Curriculum Framework delineates in greater specificity the minimum content that all teachers should teach and all students should learn. Teachers are encouraged to go beyond the standards as well as to select instructional strategies and assessment methods appropriate for all students. The Curriculum Framework also serves as a guide for Standards of Learning assessment development. Students are expected to continue to connect and apply knowledge and skills from Standards of Learning presented in previous grades as they deepen their mathematical understanding. Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework. Each topic in the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework is developed around the Standards of Learning. The format of the Curriculum Framework facilitates teacher planning by identifying the key concepts, knowledge, and skills that should be the focus of instruction for each standard. The Curriculum Framework is divided into two columns: Understanding the Standard and Essential Knowledge and Skills. The purpose of each column is explained below. Understanding the Standard This section includes mathematical content and key concepts that assist teachers in planning standards-focused instruction. The statements may provide definitions, explanations, examples, and information regarding connections within and between grade level(s)/course(s). Essential Knowledge and Skills This section provides a detailed expansion of the mathematics knowledge and skills that each student should know and be able to demonstrate. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of student expectations.
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