The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics provide clear, consistent expectations about what knowledge, skills, and practices students should have and learn at each grade level so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help students achieve them. These mathematics standards represent a set of expectations for student knowledge and skills that high school graduates need to master to succeed in college and careers.
The following links provide specific information about the CCSS Mathematics Standards.
CCSS Key Shifts in Mathematics
CCSS Practice Standards for Mathematics
The state-led effort to develop the Common Core State Standards was launched in 2009 by state leaders, including governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, two territories and the District of Columbia, through their membership in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). State school chiefs and governors recognized the value of consistent, real-world learning goals and launched this effort to ensure all students, regardless of where they live, are graduating high school prepared for college, career, and life.
The standards are informed by:
The full list of criteria used to develop the standards is available here.