CDE - Mathematics Content Standards

A high quality mathematics program is essential for all students and provides every student with the opportunity to choose among the full range of future career paths. Mathematics, when taught well, is a subject of beauty and elegance, exciting in its logic and coherence. It trains the mind to be analytic -- providing the foundation for intelligent and precise thinking.

- From Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, 2005

Mathematics Content Standards and Sample Problems

Sample problems illustrating the corresponding standards are provided in Chapter 2 of the framework.

Sample problems Kindergarten - Grade 3 - PDF

Sample problems Grades 4, 5, 6 - PDF

Sample problems Algebra 1 - Calculus - PDF

Additional tools for working with the standards:

• Review Designing Standards-Based Instruction.
• Use the Standards Browser to display the standards.
• Use the Student Record Sheet to monitor student progress with the standards.

Related link:

CDE - Mathematics Framework