SciMathMN's K-12 Mathematics Framework 

The following is the Table of Contents for the Mathematics Framework. Click on the highlighted/underlined portion of each chapter to download the corresponding PDF file. An approximate size for the PDF file is shown in parentheses for each item.

Introduction (211K)
Title Pages / Preface / How to Read and Use this Document

Chapter 1 - The Case for Change (135K)
We Believe
The Case for Change

Chapter 2 - Best Practice (336K)
Focusing on the Learner
Promoting Effective Classroom Instruction and Assessment
Promoting Effective Classroom Interactions
Reaching All Students

Chapter 3: Content Overview / Chapter Overview / Content Goals / Alignment of Standards (446K)

Number Sense (1558K)
Shape, Space & Measurement (1072K)
Data Investigation (471K)
Randomness & Uncertainty (1080K)
Patterns, Relationships & Functions (1716K)
Discrete Mathematics (1647K)

Chapter 4: Connections (203K) Importance of Connections Interrelationships within Mathematics Connections between Mathematics and Other Disciplines Application-based Connections Tools for Planning Curriculum Connections

Chapter 5: Professional Development (168K)
Principles for Professional Development Guidelines for Personal Professional Development Planning Strategies & Resources for Professional Learning

Chapter 6: Resources and Support (218K)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Curriculum Projects
SciMathMN Resources

Chapter 7: Making It Happen: Implementing Standards-based Reform in Mathematics Education (410K)
Change Process Systemic Reform Roles of Stakeholders Summary

Acknowledgments (109K)
A listing of those who helped develop this Framework