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High School Mathematics Standards Revision Committee Application

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is currently accepting applications for individuals wishing to serve on the review and revision committee for high school mathematics. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 14, 2025. Committee members will be tasked with collaboratively determining recommendations for revisions to the high school math standards. Applicants must be able to serve on the committee for the duration of the process which is expected to commence in March/April 2025 and conclude by April 2026. Applicants will be notified of selection in March 2025.

Committee Application

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Academic Standards

The mathematics standards compel us to make mathematics relevant to students by moving beyond mere answer getting to doing the work of mathematicians. The standards emphasize the development of students’ abilities to use mathematics to represent their lived experiences and to simplify and explain complex phenomena.

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Curriculum Support

Article IX, Section 16 of Colorado's constitution states, "Neither the general assembly nor the state board of education shall have power to prescribe textbooks to be used in the public schools." However, CDE can still serve as an advisor to help districts and schools adopt, adapt, develop or use the materials of their choice.

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Instructional Support

Instructional support is grounded in CDE's shared approach to Best, First Instruction as well as practices and strategies supported by professional organizations and scholars at the leading edge of mathematics education.

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Community

There are many opportunities to connect and grow as a professional educator with the larger mathematics education community, including mailing lists, professional organizations and events.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mathematics in Colorado

Do you have questions about Colorado's mathematics standards? Graduation requirements? Textbook recommendations? They might be answered here.

How many high school math credits are required to graduate?
Where is the list of math programs and interventions that are approved to use in schools?
How are Colorado's math standards like and not like Common Core?

See the answers to these and other questions in the FAQ.

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Improving Mathematics Outcomes in K-12 (House Bill 23-1231)

House Bill 23-1231 was passed in April of 2023, establishing various programs to improve mathematics outcomes and accelerate achievement.

These programs include professional development, advisory lists for instructional materials, guidance for improvement planning, new and expanded grant programs and new rules for educator preparation.

Learn More About HB23-1231

Have questions for the math team? Email mathacceleration@cde.state.co.us.

For further assistance, please contact:

Joe Brenkert
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.990.4907
brenkert_j@cde.state.co.us

Jason Cushner
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.990.1038
cushner_j@cde.state.co.us

Raymond Johnson, Ph.D.
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 303.866.6582
johnson_r@cde.state.co.us

Tabitha Nickerson
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.626.0815
nickerson_t@cde.state.co.us