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​The Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) for math K-12 are designed to help students acquire a deep, conceptual understanding of core math content through focus, coherence, and rigor.  Focus shifts teaching/learning from a mile long and an inch deep model to a deeper, richer understanding of fewer concepts.  Coherence ensures math connections are made between grade levels and builds logical progression.  Rigor promotes the equal balance of conceptual understanding, application, and procedural skill and fluency. Rigor:  where challenge exceeds skill level.

 Math Learning Standards

The Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) in math were adopted on June 24, 2010, pursuant an American education initiative in an effort to move learning towards a 21st century skills framework and to establish student readiness for entry into college and/or career.  The standards are a result of collaborative efforts of the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and are part of the 23 Illinois Administrative Code 1 Appendix DPDF Document.

The ILS for math are designed to help students acquire a deep, conceptual understanding of core math content by adding focus, coherence, and rigor to learning.  Focus is the study of a few key concepts; shifting teaching/learning from a mile long and an inch deep model to deeper understanding of fewer concepts.  Coherence is making math connections between grade levels logical building on progression.  Rigor is the equal balance of conceptual understanding, application, and procedural skill and fluency.  These key shifts in math teaching and learning will focus on concept mastery and will allow students to build upon previous skills, create opportunities for deeper conceptual mathematical understanding and application. 

View K-12 Math Standards (full version) PDF Document

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In education, research indicates teaching quality and school leadership are two of the most important factors in raising student achievement. For teachers and school district leaders to be as effective as possible, continuous professional learning geared to increase and expand content knowledge and enhance instructional skills is imperative to implement best educational practices. Educators’ commitment to continuous professional learning is monumental when it comes to student achievement.  Superintendents, school administrators, directors, teacher leaders, and teachers share responsibility in professional development strategies and attainment proven to strengthen educators’ performance levels.  LearningForward.org is an international association of educational leaders committed to the K-12 professional learning standards for educators and author of Why Professional Development Matters.​

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Classrooms in Action

Classrooms in Action is a small team of content specialists who develop K-12 resources for classroom teachers on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. On this page you will be informed of resources in the various areas including the content areas, learning supports, technology, family engagement and more. Illinois has thousands of classroom teachers who work incredibly hard to educate our students in communities statewide. Their goal is to ensure all teachers have multiple ways to access resources.

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