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Comparison of 1999 Seven Key Ideas and 2005 Process and Content Strands

1999 Key Ideas

2005 Process and Content Strands

Broad in scope and transcend the various branches of mathematics (arithmetic, number theory, algebra, geometry, etc.). A column listing each performance indicator. A separate listing of Assessment Examples and Classroom Ideas for each Performance Indicator in Math A and Classroom Ideas for each Performance Indicator in Math B. Processes of mathematics (problem solving, communication, etc.) are, for the most part, included in the narrative of the document rather than having performance indicators to describe them.

Process and Content Strands are aligned to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. The processes of mathematics as well as the content of mathematics have performance indicators. Performance indicators are clearly delineated and more specific than in the 1996 learning standard and 1999 Core Curriculum.