Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten Through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence

Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics:A Quest for Coherence provides a rationale for focal points for each grade level, prekindergarten 8. Focal points are important mathematical topics that represent major areas of content emphasis. Building on Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, this publication is presented to begin a dialogue on what is important at particular levels of instruction and as an initial step toward a more coherent, focused curriculum. Each focal point topic is a key area of mathematics and is identified in depth. Three focal points for each level, prekindergarten 8, are presented, with connections to supporting content areas.