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Intro | Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Pre Algebra | Algebra I | Geometry
The Standards result from examination of multiple sources including the Japanese Mathematics Standards, the Virginia Standards of Learning in Mathematics, the Core Knowledge Curriculum, consultation with teachers from throughout the country, at all levels, and examination of the scope and sequence of multiple text books and text book series. This document is a concrete example of our belief that all children can and should learn mathematics.
These Standards are designed to meet both the request of the San Diego Board of Education that the district adopt high, clear, grade level-specific standards, and the guidelines for good standards put forward by the American Federation of Teachers, including that Standards should focus on academics and not attitudes, should be grade-level specific, should be specific as to content, should be specific as to expected performance, and should be consistent with the Standards of Learning of high achieving countries.
The K-6 standards form part of a logical progression to pre-Algebra, which would be taught in the Seventh Grade. Mastery of the material in the Pre-Algebra Standards provides the essential background and skills for success in Algebra, Geometry and Intermediate Algebra. This goal considers the achievements of other nations such as Japan and France, and also with the objectives of the District, as expressed in the Urban Systemic Initiative, that all students learn mathematics up to or beyond Intermediate Algebra in high school.
These Standards are based on the students mastering the material at each level. This mastery at each level is critical for success at all later levels. It is important to evaluate these standards with the idea of mastery at each level.
 
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