Standards: Subject-Specific Standards
Align curriculum to subject-specific national standards frameworks.
When to Use
- Developing subject-specific curriculum
- Aligning to national frameworks
- Creating standards-based assessments
- Documenting pedagogical rigor
- Grant applications requiring standards alignment
Supported Standards Frameworks
English Language Arts
Common Core State Standards (CCSS-ELA):
- Reading: Literature (RL), Informational Text (RI)
- Writing (W)
- Speaking & Listening (SL)
- Language (L)
- Grades K-12
Example Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 - "Determine a theme or central idea of a text"
Mathematics
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M):
- Counting & Cardinality (K)
- Operations & Algebraic Thinking
- Number & Operations
- Measurement & Data
- Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
- High School: Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics
NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics):
- Process Standards: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Communication, Connections, Representation
- Content Standards by grade band
Example: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2 - "Draw geometric shapes with given conditions"
Science
NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards):
- Structure: Performance Expectations (PEs)
- Three Dimensions:
- Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs) - Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) - Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)
- Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5, MS (6-8), HS (9-12)
Example: MS-LS1-6 - "Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis"
Social Studies
C3 Framework (College, Career, and Civic Life):
- Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries
- Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Concepts
- Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence
- Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies):
- 10 Thematic Strands
- Grades K-12
World Languages
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages):
- 5 C's: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities
- Proficiency Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, Distinguished
- Performance Descriptors
Arts
National Core Arts Standards:
- Creating
- Performing/Presenting/Producing
- Responding
- Connecting
- Covers: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Physical Education
SHAPE America Standards:
- Standard 1: Motor Skills & Movement Patterns
- Standard 2: Movement Concepts & Strategies
- Standard 3: Physical Activity
- Standard 4: Fitness
- Standard 5: Personal & Social Responsibility
Technology
ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education):
- For Students: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, etc.
- For Educators: Learner, Leader, Citizen, Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator, Analyst
- For Education Leaders
- For Coaches
Alignment Methodology
Three-Dimensional Alignment (for NGSS)
Map to All Dimensions:
- SEP: Which science practice? (Asking Questions, Developing Models, Analyzing Data, etc.)
- DCI: Which core idea? (LS1.A Structure and Function, PS1.B Chemical Reactions, etc.)
- CCC: Which crosscutting concept? (Patterns, Cause & Effect, Systems, etc.)
Common Core ELA/Math
Identify:
- Specific standard code
- Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level
- Cognitive demand
- Standard clusters/groups
Subject-Specific Nuances
ACTFL (Languages):
- Mode: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational
- Proficiency level alignment
- Cultural contexts
Arts:
- Artistic process
- Anchor standard
- Performance standard by grade
CLI Interface
# NGSS alignment
/standards.subject-standards --content "photosynthesis-unit/" --framework "NGSS" --grade "MS" --subject "life-science"
# Common Core Math
/standards.subject-standards --content "fractions-unit/" --framework "CCSS-Math" --grade "5"
# Common Core ELA
/standards.subject-standards --content "argument-writing/" --framework "CCSS-ELA" --grade "9-10" --strand "writing"
# C3 Framework
/standards.subject-standards --content "civics-unit/" --framework "C3" --grade "8"
# ACTFL
/standards.subject-standards --content "spanish-course/" --framework "ACTFL" --level "Intermediate-Mid"
# Multiple frameworks
/standards.subject-standards --content "integrated-unit/" --frameworks "NGSS,CCSS-Math,CCSS-ELA" --grade "7"Output
- Detailed standards alignment map
- Standard codes with full descriptions
- Three-dimensional NGSS analysis (if applicable)
- DOK/cognitive complexity levels
- Coverage analysis by strand/domain
- Alignment documentation
Composition
Input from: /curriculum.research, /curriculum.design, /curriculum.develop-content Works with: /standards.us-state-mapper, /standards.international-curriculum, /standards.crosswalk-mapper Output to: Nationally-aligned curriculum
Exit Codes
- 0: Standards alignment complete
- 1: Framework not supported
- 2: Grade level incompatible
- 3: Insufficient content for alignment