The Georgia performance standards for mathematics have been designed to achieve a balance among concepts, skills, and problem solving. The curriculum stresses rigorous concept development, presents realistic and relevant tasks, and keeps a strong emphasis on computational skills. At all grades, the curriculum encourages students to reason mathematically, to evaluate mathematical arguments both formally and informally, to use the language of mathematics to communicate ideas and information precisely, and to make connections among mathematical topics and to other disciplines.

Mathematics: K-5 Precision Review

The Precision Review of the Mathematics K-5 performance standards were published for public review from June 13 to August 11. Comments were reviewed by the K-12 Mathematics Advisory Committee with changes made as deemed appropriate by the committee. The comments received represented diverse views; however, the merits of all comments were considered. The State Board of Education approved the revisions to the Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics in grades K-5 on September 11, 2008. These standards will be implemented and assessed by the Georgia Department of Education beginning with the 2009-2010 school year. Should you have any questions and/or concerns regarding these proposed changes, please feel free to contact: Janet Davis, Mathematics Program Manager at jdavis@doe.k12.ga.us.

• Grades K-2 Mathematics Standards - effective July 2009
• Grades 3-5 Mathematics Standards - effective July 2009

The implementation of this curriculum will require that mathematics classrooms at every grade be student-focused rather than teacher-focused. Working individually or collaboratively, students should be actively engaged in inquiry and discovery related to the world around them.

Research & Reports:

• National Mathematics Panel Report
• NCTM Focal Points
• College Board Curriculum

• Classroom videos for Kindergarten through Mathematics 1.

• Accelerated Mathematics II Frameworks.
• Mathematics I and/or Mathematics II Training for teachers that have not previously attended GaDOE GPS training."
• "Mathematics I through Mathematicss IV Training for teachers that have attended GaDOE GPS training"

Information for Administrators

• Administrators GPS Math Training

Mathematics Information for Educators

The Mathematics Team provides monthly webinars through ElluminateLive! for Kindergarten through Grade 8 and Mathematics I. These webinars provide an excellent professional learning opportunity for teachers to talk with GaDOE content area specialists about the standards, frameworks, and tasks.

• Student Work Needed!

Support Materials

Textbooks/Instructional Materials
• Math Instructional Materials Resource Evaluation Form
• Math Instructional Materials Supplement Form

Vertical Alignment Charts
• Introduction to Vertical Alignment Charts
• Vertical Alignment Chart for Mathematics K-2
• Vertical Alignment Chart for mathermatics 3-5
• Vertical Alignment Chart for Mathematics 6-8
• Vertical Alignment Chart for Mathematics 9-12

• GPS Mathematics Parent Brochure
• Success in Mathematics at Georgia Tech