A mathematically literate citizenry is essential to maintaining democracy and ensuring a competitive position in a global economy. Instruction, curriculum, and assessment related to the teaching and learning of mathematics must be such that all students are given the opportunity to learn high levels of mathematics and encouraged to succeed. This…

The Rhode Island Science Framework presents a rationale for the importance of science within the K-12 school curriculum; suggests ways in which science teaching and learning can be supported by the larger system; addresses issues related to science content, assessment of science learning, evaluation of a school's or district's science program; and…