State implementation of new standards (revising, adapting, and adopting new standards) is a significant undertaking. Such an effort at the state level requires extensive support, planning, and resources. Implementing new state standards also requires the support of multiple education leaders--governors, legislators, state departments of education,…

This Arkansas history curriculum framework sets out the state content standards for grades K-4, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. The framework lists the different history strands: Strand 1: "Time, Continuity, and Change"; Strand 2: "People, Places, and Environments"; Strand 3: "Production, Distribution, and Consumption";…

This document states the educational goals for Algebra 1 and Geometry in Arkansas' Learning Standards which are defined in the Arkansas Curriculum Framework. The five goals listed for Algebra 1 include Language of Algebra; Solve Equations and Inequalities; Graphs and Tables With and Without Graphing Calculators; Functions, Relations, and Patterns;…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for kindergarten students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, kindergarten benchmarks, assessments, and…

This framework for dance contains three instructional strands. Each strand has content standards and cumulative student learning expectations for grades K-4, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. The three strands are: (1) "Basic Elements of Movement;" (2) "Arts in Civilization;" and (3) "Artistic Communication." The content…

This framework for music contains four instructional strands. Each strand has content standards and cumulative student learning expectations for grades K-4, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. The strands are: (1) "Create and Perform," in which students will demonstrate musical competency through creating and performing; (2) "Listen…

This framework contains six instructional strands. Each strand has a content standard and cumulative student learning expectations for grades K-4, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. The strands for students to understand are: (1) "Interdependence," how people, cultures, and systems are connected; (2) "Continuity and Change," how…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for second grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, second grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for third grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, third grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for fourth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, fourth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for fifth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, fifth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for sixth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, sixth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This framework contains six instructional strands. Each strand has a content standard and cumulative student learning expectations for grades K-3, grades 4-6, and grades 7-12. The strands for students to understand are: (1) "Interdependence," how Arkansas people, cultures, and systems are connected; (2) "Continuity and Change,"…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for seventh grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, seventh grade benchmarks, assessments, and…

This document presents a sample of the Arkansas science curriculum and identifies the content standards for physical science systems, life science systems, and Earth science/space science systems for eighth grade students. Each content standard is explained and includes student learning expectations, eighth grade benchmarks, assessments, and…