New Jersey Coalition for World Class Math
A Partner of the U.S. Coalition for World Class Math
World Class Math Standards
What are "World Class Math Standards" ?
California looked to the highest performing countries on the TIMMS and PISA International Math Tests. So did the other "A" states.
A State's Math Standards must:
- Be coherent, specific, streamlined, organized by grade level (not by strands)easy to use and understand; they must include standards for every high school math course. Read more about Coherent Standards Here.
- Be based on international benchmarks of the global leaders (Singapore, Finland, Hong Kong, Belgium, Japan, etc.) and states with nationally recognized standards like California, Indiana, Massachusetts, just recently, Washington. (See links to these standards below)
- Expect fluency in all standard algorithms; fluency in computation of fractions, decimals, negative numbers; quick/automatic recall of number facts. Read about the importance of Standard Algorithms Here.
- Have fewer topics covered with mastery of topic required for greater depth of learning.
- Limit calculator use in early grades; no calculators used in state tests in early grades.
- Be reflective of the findings from the NCTM's Curricular Focal Points and National Math Advisory Panel's Final Report. See our page on the National Math Panel.
The States below have clear, coherent, rigorous, user-friendly standards that meet top international benchmarks and can be used as a model/template for other states in the union. click on the state flag to see the Math standards Click here for the 2004 MA Supplement
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Finland
Singapore Primary Grades 1-6 Singapore Secondary Grades
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12/19/08 Wake Up Call from National Governors Association
Governors, Superintendents and Education Experts Offer Recommendations for Improving Competitiveness of U.S. Education System and Call for State and Federal Government Action
Benchmarking for Success: Ensuring U.S. Students Receive a World-class Education was released by the International Benchmarking Advisory Group. This report provides states a roadmap for benchmarking their K-12 education systems against those of top-performing nations. The report explains the urgent need for action and outlines what states and the federal government must do to ensure U.S. students receive a world-class education that provides expanded opportunities for college and career success.
See the Highlights Here Read the Press Release.mht