Standards: Subject-Specific Standards

Align curriculum to subject-specific national standards frameworks.

When to Use

• Developing subject-specific curriculum

• Aligning to national frameworks

• Creating standards-based assessments

• Documenting pedagogical rigor

• Grant applications requiring standards alignment

Supported Standards Frameworks

English Language Arts

Common Core State Standards (CCSS-ELA):

• Reading: Literature (RL), Informational Text (RI)

• Writing (W)

• Speaking & Listening (SL)

• Language (L)

• Grades K-12

Example Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 - "Determine a theme or central idea of a text"

Mathematics

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M):

• Counting & Cardinality (K)

• Operations & Algebraic Thinking

• Number & Operations

• Measurement & Data

• Geometry

• Statistics & Probability

• High School: Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics

NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics):

• Process Standards: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Communication, Connections, Representation

• Content Standards by grade band

Example: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2 - "Draw geometric shapes with given conditions"

Science

NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards):

• Structure: Performance Expectations (PEs)

• Three Dimensions:

• Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)

• Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)

• Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)

• Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5, MS (6-8), HS (9-12)

Example: MS-LS1-6 - "Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis"

Social Studies

C3 Framework (College, Career, and Civic Life):

• Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries

• Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Concepts

• Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence

• Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action

NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies):

• 10 Thematic Strands

• Grades K-12

World Languages

ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages):

• 5 C's: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities

• Proficiency Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, Distinguished

• Performance Descriptors

Arts

National Core Arts Standards:

• Creating

• Performing/Presenting/Producing

• Responding

• Connecting

• Covers: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts

Physical Education

SHAPE America Standards:

• Standard 1: Motor Skills & Movement Patterns

• Standard 2: Movement Concepts & Strategies

• Standard 3: Physical Activity

• Standard 4: Fitness

• Standard 5: Personal & Social Responsibility

Technology

ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education):

• For Students: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, etc.

• For Educators: Learner, Leader, Citizen, Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator, Analyst

• For Education Leaders

• For Coaches

Alignment Methodology

Three-Dimensional Alignment (for NGSS)

Map to All Dimensions:

• SEP: Which science practice? (Asking Questions, Developing Models, Analyzing Data, etc.)

• DCI: Which core idea? (LS1.A Structure and Function, PS1.B Chemical Reactions, etc.)

• CCC: Which crosscutting concept? (Patterns, Cause & Effect, Systems, etc.)

Common Core ELA/Math

Identify:

• Specific standard code

• Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level

• Cognitive demand

• Standard clusters/groups

Subject-Specific Nuances

ACTFL (Languages):

• Mode: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational

• Proficiency level alignment

• Cultural contexts

Arts:

• Artistic process

• Anchor standard

• Performance standard by grade

CLI Interface

NGSS alignment

/standards.subject-standards --content "photosynthesis-unit/" --framework "NGSS" --grade "MS" --subject "life-science"

Common Core Math

/standards.subject-standards --content "fractions-unit/" --framework "CCSS-Math" --grade "5"

Common Core ELA

/standards.subject-standards --content "argument-writing/" --framework "CCSS-ELA" --grade "9-10" --strand "writing"

C3 Framework

/standards.subject-standards --content "civics-unit/" --framework "C3" --grade "8"

ACTFL

/standards.subject-standards --content "spanish-course/" --framework "ACTFL" --level "Intermediate-Mid"

Multiple frameworks

/standards.subject-standards --content "integrated-unit/" --frameworks "NGSS,CCSS-Math,CCSS-ELA" --grade "7"

Output

• Detailed standards alignment map

• Standard codes with full descriptions

• Three-dimensional NGSS analysis (if applicable)

• DOK/cognitive complexity levels

• Coverage analysis by strand/domain

• Alignment documentation

Composition

Input from: /curriculum.research , /curriculum.design , /curriculum.develop-content

Works with: /standards.us-state-mapper , /standards.international-curriculum , /standards.crosswalk-mapper

Output to: Nationally-aligned curriculum

Exit Codes

• 0: Standards alignment complete

• 1: Framework not supported

• 2: Grade level incompatible

• 3: Insufficient content for alignment