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
1---2name: standards-subject-standards3description: Align to subject-specific national standards including NGSS, Common Core, C3, NCTM, ACTFL, SHAPE, ISTE, and arts standards. Generate detailed standards alignment with codes. Use for national standards alignment. Activates on "NGSS", "Common Core", "national standards", or "NCTM".4---5
6# Standards: Subject-Specific Standards
7
8Align curriculum to subject-specific national standards frameworks.
9
10## When to Use
11
12- Developing subject-specific curriculum
13- Aligning to national frameworks
14- Creating standards-based assessments
15- Documenting pedagogical rigor
16- Grant applications requiring standards alignment
17
18## Supported Standards Frameworks
19
20### English Language Arts
21
22**Common Core State Standards (CCSS-ELA)**:
23- Reading: Literature (RL), Informational Text (RI)
24- Writing (W)
25- Speaking & Listening (SL)
26- Language (L)
27- Grades K-12
28
29**Example Standard**: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 - "Determine a theme or central idea of a text"
30
31### Mathematics
32
33**Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M)**:
34- Counting & Cardinality (K)
35- Operations & Algebraic Thinking
36- Number & Operations
37- Measurement & Data
38- Geometry
39- Statistics & Probability
40- High School: Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics
41
42**NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)**:
43- Process Standards: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Communication, Connections, Representation
44- Content Standards by grade band
45
46**Example**: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2 - "Draw geometric shapes with given conditions"
47
48### Science
49
50**NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)**:
51- **Structure**: Performance Expectations (PEs)
52- **Three Dimensions**:
53 - Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)
54 - Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)
55 - Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)
56- **Grade Bands**: K-2, 3-5, MS (6-8), HS (9-12)
57
58**Example**: MS-LS1-6 - "Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis"
59
60### Social Studies
61
62**C3 Framework (College, Career, and Civic Life)**:
63- Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries
64- Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Concepts
65- Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence
66- Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
67
68**NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies)**:
69- 10 Thematic Strands
70- Grades K-12
71
72### World Languages
73
74**ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)**:
75- 5 C's: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities
76- Proficiency Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, Distinguished
77- Performance Descriptors
78
79### Arts
80
81**National Core Arts Standards**:
82- Creating
83- Performing/Presenting/Producing
84- Responding
85- Connecting
86- Covers: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
87
88### Physical Education
89
90**SHAPE America Standards**:
91- Standard 1: Motor Skills & Movement Patterns
92- Standard 2: Movement Concepts & Strategies
93- Standard 3: Physical Activity
94- Standard 4: Fitness
95- Standard 5: Personal & Social Responsibility
96
97### Technology
98
99**ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education)**:
100- **For Students**: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, etc.
101- **For Educators**: Learner, Leader, Citizen, Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator, Analyst
102- **For Education Leaders**
103- **For Coaches**
104
105## Alignment Methodology
106
107### Three-Dimensional Alignment (for NGSS)
108
109**Map to All Dimensions**:
1101. **SEP**: Which science practice? (Asking Questions, Developing Models, Analyzing Data, etc.)
1112. **DCI**: Which core idea? (LS1.A Structure and Function, PS1.B Chemical Reactions, etc.)
1123. **CCC**: Which crosscutting concept? (Patterns, Cause & Effect, Systems, etc.)
113
114### Common Core ELA/Math
115
116**Identify**:
117- Specific standard code
118- Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level
119- Cognitive demand
120- Standard clusters/groups
121
122### Subject-Specific Nuances
123
124**ACTFL (Languages)**:
125- Mode: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational
126- Proficiency level alignment
127- Cultural contexts
128
129**Arts**:
130- Artistic process
131- Anchor standard
132- Performance standard by grade
133
134## CLI Interface
135
136```bash
137# NGSS alignment
138/standards.subject-standards --content "photosynthesis-unit/" --framework "NGSS" --grade "MS" --subject "life-science"
139
140# Common Core Math
141/standards.subject-standards --content "fractions-unit/" --framework "CCSS-Math" --grade "5"
142
143# Common Core ELA
144/standards.subject-standards --content "argument-writing/" --framework "CCSS-ELA" --grade "9-10" --strand "writing"
145
146# C3 Framework
147/standards.subject-standards --content "civics-unit/" --framework "C3" --grade "8"
148
149# ACTFL
150/standards.subject-standards --content "spanish-course/" --framework "ACTFL" --level "Intermediate-Mid"
151
152# Multiple frameworks
153/standards.subject-standards --content "integrated-unit/" --frameworks "NGSS,CCSS-Math,CCSS-ELA" --grade "7"
154```
155
156## Output
157
158- Detailed standards alignment map
159- Standard codes with full descriptions
160- Three-dimensional NGSS analysis (if applicable)
161- DOK/cognitive complexity levels
162- Coverage analysis by strand/domain
163- Alignment documentation
164
165## Composition
166
167**Input from**: `/curriculum.research`, `/curriculum.design`, `/curriculum.develop-content`
168**Works with**: `/standards.us-state-mapper`, `/standards.international-curriculum`, `/standards.crosswalk-mapper`
169**Output to**: Nationally-aligned curriculum
170
171## Exit Codes
172
173- **0**: Standards alignment complete
174- **1**: Framework not supported
175- **2**: Grade level incompatible
176- **3**: Insufficient content for alignment
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