]> http://www.academicbenchmarks.com The Gold Standard in K-12 standards solutions. Offering the most comprehensive collection of education standards and robust web-based alignment tools available. en-us Copyright 2002-2009 Academic Benchmarks 1440 /images/AB_logo.gif http://www.academicbenchmarks.com/ The Bermuda Social Studies Performance Standards document endorses an international network of standards infused with Bermuda standards for social studies. The standards for social studies cover standards in critical thinking, history, geography, economics, civics/government, problem-solving and technology as it relates to social studies. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:28:10 EST 13005 In Bermuda, science is considered a critical component of education for all children and is therefore mandated as a core subject from preschool through to senior school. The Bermuda Science Performance Standards are not a curriculum. They provide the framework for our year-by-year science curriculum that spans the fourteen years from preschool to senior school. They expand the "what" students should know and be able to do to the "how" and "to what extent" students should demonstrate their understanding of scientific concepts and skills. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:43:59 EST 13004 The Bermuda Performance Standards for English Language Arts indicate benchmarks that students are expected to reach at the end of each level of their development in English Language Arts. These standards have been adapted from international standards set by the boards of education across the United States and the United Kingdom. A wealth of experience and expertise from a team of educational specialists has been the backdrop infused into the development of the Bermuda Performance Standards. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:27:36 EST 13001 The Bermuda Mathematics Performance Standards were developed from standards defined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and from various jurisdictions including the United Kingdom and Canada. The Bermuda Mathematics Performance Standards support the Bermuda Mathematics Curriculum. The curriculum identifies the distribution of mathematics content over a 14-year period. It advises when enduring understandings and procedural knowledge should be introduced, reinforced and/or developed. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:10:32 EST 13000 The Puerto Rico English Program acknowledges the educational pioneers of 1996 that set out to create the initial standards. In 2000, the document was given an instructional redesign in order to continue to work towards academic achievement. Through professional development and solid, aligned instructional materials, teachers expressed a sense of confidence and support. Most importantly, students have consistently demonstrated academic achievement. During the 2007-2008 school year, the program went through another revision to develop content standards and rigorous grade level expectations in order to continue the mission and challenge that every student will become a life-long learner. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:30:38 EST 5982 The English Language Arts prescribed learning outcomes set the learning standards and form the prescribed curriculum for British Columbia. They are statements of what students are expected to know and do at the end of an indicated grade or course. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:47:49 EST 4057 The Science prescribed learning outcomes set the learning standards and form the prescribed curriculum for British Columbia. They are statements of what students are expected to know and do at the end of an indicated grade or course. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:46:40 EST 4056 The 2006 Integrated Resource Package (IRP) provides basic information teachers will require in order to implement Social Studies K to 7. Once fully implemented, this document will supersede the Social Studies K to 7 Integrated Resource Package (1998). Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:42:06 EST 4055 The 2007 ACT curriculum framework, Every chance to learn, sets the foundation for a new approach to curriculum development in ACT schools. It provides public and non-government schools in the ACT with the curriculum framework on which to base their school curriculum plans from preschool to year 10. The curriculum framework comprises 10 curriculum principles to guide curriculum decision-making in schools and 25 Essential Learning Achievements that identify what is essential for all ACT students to know, understand, value and be able to do. It has been finalised after a four-year period of extensive review and development, community consultation, school trial and external validation. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:21:17 EST 3106 British Columbia's Integrated Resource Package (IRP) sets out the provincially prescribed curriculum for Applications of Mathematics, Essentials of Mathematics, and Principles of Mathematics 10 to 12. These documents represent an updating of the 2000 IRP. This updating has been undertaken for the purpose of clarifying the prescribed learning outcomes, introducing suggested achievement indicators, and addressing content overload. Wed, 21 May 2008 08:30:09 EST 1886 The senior high science programs will help all students attain the scientific awareness needed to function as effective members of society. Students will be able to pursue further studies and careers in science, and come to a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. The same framework was used for the development of all the senior high science programs. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:03:41 EST 105 An information- and technology-based society requires individuals who are able to think critically about complex issues, analyse and adapt to new situations, solve problems of various kinds, and communicate their thinking effectively. The study of mathematics equips students with knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that are essential for successful and rewarding participation in such a society.To learn mathematics in a way that will serve them well throughout their lives, students need classroom experiences that help them develop mathematical understanding; learn important facts, skills, and procedures; develop the ability to apply the processes of mathematics; and acquire a positive attitude towards mathematics. The Ontario mathematics curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 provides the framework needed to meet these goals. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:04:15 EST 65 Literacy development lies at the heart of the Grade 1- 8 language curriculum. Literacy learning is a communal project and the teaching of literacy skills is embedded across the curriculum; however, it is the language curriculum that is dedicated to instruction in the areas of knowledge and skills - listening and speaking, reading, writing, and viewing and representing - on which literacy is based. Language development is central to students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, and must be seen as a key element of the curriculum. When students learn to use language in the elementary grades, they do more than master the basic skills. They learn to value the power of language and to use it responsibly. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:01:05 EST 64 During the twentieth century, science and technology played an increasingly important role in the lives of all Canadians. Science and technology underpin much of what we take for granted, including clean water, the places in which we live and work, and the ways in which we communicate with others. The impact of science and technology on our lives will continue to grow. Consequently, scientific and technological literacy for all has become the overarching objective of science and technology education throughout the world. Achievement of both excellence and equity underlies the three major goals of the science and technology program at the elementary level. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:43:03 EST 63 Students graduating from Ontario schools require the knowledge and skills gained from social studies and the study of history and geography in order to function as informed citizens in a culturally diverse and interdependent world and to participate and compete in a global economy. They also need to develop attitudes that will motivate them to use their knowledge and skills in a responsible manner. The Ontario Curriculum: Social Studies,Grades 1 to 6; History and Geography, Grades 7 and 8, 2004 outlines the knowledge and skills that students must develop in Grades 1 to 8, as well as the levels of achievement at which they are expected to master them. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:39:06 EST 62 The Alberta Social Studies Kindergarten to Grade 12 Program of Studies meets the needs and reflects the nature of 21st century learners. It has at its heart the concepts of citizenship and identity in the Canadian context. The program reflects multiple perspectives, including Aboriginal and Francophone, that contribute to Canada's evolving realities. It fosters the building of a society that is pluralistic, bilingual, multicultural, inclusive and democratic. The program emphasizes the importance of diversity and respect for differences as well as the need for social cohesion and the effective functioning of society. It promotes a sense of belonging and acceptance in students as they engage in active and responsible citizenship at the local, community, provincial, national and global level. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:59:58 EST 56 The Mathematics Kindergarten to Grade 9 Program of Studies has been derived from The Common Curriculum Framework for K-9 Mathematics: Western and Northern Canadian Protocol, May 2006 (the Common Curriculum Framework). The program of studies incorporates the conceptual framework for Kindergarten to Grade 9 Mathematics and the general outcomes and specific outcomes that were established in the Common Curriculum Framework. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:51:52 EST 55