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Communication (CM)
1. Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication
2. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers and others
3. Analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others
4. Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely
Connections (CN)
1. Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas
2. Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole
3. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics
Representation (R)
1. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas
2. Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems
3. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social and mathematical phenomena
NCTA and IRA Standards for English Language Arts
Standard 1 Read a wide range of print and nonprint text to acquire new information.
Standard 2 Read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres.
Standard 3 Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate text.
Standard 4 Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for different purposes.
Standard 5 Write and use different process elements.
Standard 6 Create, critique and discuss print and nonprint texts.
Standard 7 Conduct, research and gather, evaluate and synthesize data.
Standard 8 Use a variety of technological and informational resources.
Standard 9 Develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use.
Standard 10 Use of first language for English Language Arts competency.
Standard 11 Participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
Standard 12 Use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes.