Canyons School District Curriculum Map

Canyons School District’s curriculum maps are standards-based maps driven by the Utah Core Standards and implemented using materials adopted by the Canyons Board of Education.  The maps and materials are coordinated vertically within feeder systems and horizontally within grade-levels.  Student achievement is increased when both teachers and students know where they are going, why they are going there, and what is required of them to get there.

The curriculum maps are tools for:

• Alignment,
• Communication,
• Planning, and
• Collaboration.

The Utah Core Standards of Mathematics

The Utah Core Standards are aligned to scientifically based content standards. They drive high quality instruction through statewide comprehensive expectations for all students. The standards outline essential knowledge, concepts, and skills to be mastered at each grade level or within a critical content area. The standards provide a foundation for ensuring learning within the classroom.

Organization of the Math Core Standards

The Utah Core Standards are organized into strands, which represent significant areas of learning within content areas. Depending on the core area, these strands may be designated by time periods, thematic principles, modes of practice, or other organizing principles.

Within each strand are standards. A standard is an articulation of the demonstrated proficiency to be obtained. A standard represents an essential element of the learning that is expected. While some standards within a strand may be more comprehensive than others, all standards are essential for mastery.