Mathematics

Implement the Mathematics Standards with CDE's Professional Learning Modules

CDE recommends that schools and districts take a patient, planned approach to implementing the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards. The two-year transition period between the adoption of these standards in 2018 and their implementation in the 2020-2021 school year offers Colorado educators the opportunity to give standards implementation the full attention it deserves.

To assist in these efforts, the Office of Standards and Instructional support is providing a series of professional learning modules to help school leaders facilitate standards implementation efforts with their staffs. The first phase of modules focuses on disciplinary and standards literacy, which establishes a foundation for understanding the relationship between disciplinary content and the educational purposes of standards. The second phase of modules focus on curriculum and resource alignment and ends with goal-setting for district- and school-level curricular changes. The final phase of modules will focus on connecting the standards to instructional practices and strategies.

Access all the 2020 CAS implementation modules

Academic Standards

The mathematics standards compel us to make mathematics relevant to students by moving beyond mere answer getting to doing the work of mathematicians. The standards emphasize the development of students’ abilities to use mathematics to represent their lived experiences and to simplify and explain complex phenomena.

2009/2010 Mathematics Standards

Online Sortable Standards
PDF Downloads
Mathematics Standards By Grade
Understanding the Colorado Academic Standards in Mathematics

2020 Mathematics Standards

Standards Online
Mathematics Standards Downloads

Implementing and Supporting the Standards

CDE Implementation Modules
Understanding the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics

More about Colorado Academic Standards in Mathematics

Curriculum Support

Article IX, Section 16 of Colorado's constitution states, "Neither the general assembly nor the state board of education shall have power to prescribe textbooks to be used in the public schools." However, CDE can still serve as an advisor to help districts and schools adopt, adapt, develop, or use the materials of their choice.

Tools for Curriculum Evaluation and Adoption

First-Person Curriculum Reviews
Second-Person Curriculum Reviews
Third-Person Curriculum Reviews

District Sample Curriculum Project

Curriculum Overview Samples
Instructional Unit Samples

See all curriculum support in mathematics

Instructional Support

Colorado's Constitution prohibits CDE from requiring or recommending curricular materials, but we can still be advisors that help districts and schools adopt, adapt, develop, or use the materials of their choice.

Best, First Instruction

Best, First Instruction gives all students the best opportunity to learn standards-based, grade-level content and skills the first time they receive instruction.

Supporting Struggling Learners in Mathematics

Resources include a guide from the What Works Clearinghouse, Colorado's English Language Proficiency Standards, and materials to support emerging bilingual learners of English.

More instructional support

Community

There are many opportunities to get involved in mathematics education in Colorado and beyond, including mailing lists, professional organizations, and events.

Organizations

CoMath Listserv
Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM)
Colorado Mathematics Leaders (CML)
CoMMIT
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education

Events

Joint Mathematics Meetings (January 15-18, 2020, Denver)
Math on the "Planes" (February 22-23, 2020, Thornton)

Awards and Grants

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring
CCTM Grants and Awards
NCTM Grants and Awards

More ways to get involved

For further assistance, please contact:

Raymond Johnson, Ph.D.
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 303.866.6582
Johnson_R@cde.state.co.us