ERIC Number: ED466406
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2001-Sep-1
Pages: 155
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Nevada Mathematics Content Standards for Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8 and 12 [and] Performance Level Descriptors.
Nevada State Dept. of Education, Carson City.
The Nevada Mathematics Standards provide the framework for a comprehensive K-12 mathematics program and guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment as well as other policies and practices that affect student learning. The standards are intended to serve as a foundation for teachers and curriculum specialists as they create curriculum and adopt teaching practices relevant to the needs, strengths, and diversity of Nevada's students and communities. This document begins with a brief introduction and overview outlining and explaining a vision for mathematics teaching and learning in Nevada, the purpose of the document, and the structure/organization of the document. The two main sections of the document provide content standards and indicators of progress for grades K-8 and 12. Also included are performance level descriptors for grades 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12. (MM)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Algebra, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, State Standards, Statistics
Nevada Dept. of Education, 700 E. 5th Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Tel: 775-687-9200; Fax: 775-687-9101. For full text: http://www.nde.state.nv.us.
Publication Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reference Materials - General
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Nevada State Dept. of Education, Carson City.
Identifiers - Location: Nevada
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