Standards and Framework

• The California Common Core State Standards Mathematics reflect the importance of focus, coherence, and rigor as the guiding principles for mathematics instruction and learning.

• The standards call for learning mathematical content in the context of real-world situations, using mathematics to solve problems, and developing “habits of mind” that foster mastery of mathematics content as well as mathematical understanding.

• Two Types of Standards: The CA CCSSM include two types of standards: Eight Mathematical Practice Standards (identical for each grade level) and Mathematical Content Standards (different at each grade level). Together these standards address both “habits of mind” that students should develop to foster mathematical understanding and expertise and skills and knowledge—what students need to know and be able to do.

Source: CA CCSS Introduction

Why a new framework?

• Given the status of mathematics access and achievement, California and the United States (US) need to develop new approaches for deepening math learning, addressing achievement gaps, and modernizing instruction to meet the demands of a fast-changing world.

• The framework provides new guidance for curriculum and instruction that builds on a body of research on effective mathematics teaching and learning and the successful approaches used in nations that produce high and equitable achievement in math.

• The 2023 Mathematics Framework includes strategies to support educators to integrate California’s Standards for Mathematical Practice in ways that challenge, engage, and support all students in deep and relevant math content learning.

Source: CA Math Framework Overview/Summary