Mathematics

Mathematics education in Rhode Island is guided by the expectations set forth in the Rhode Island Core Standards for Mathematics.

These standards were adopted in March 2021 and are informed by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The Rhode Island Core Standards provide clear, consistent expectations about the knowledge, skills, and practices students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Educators should use a high-quality curriculum aligned to the standards to plan instruction and assessment. The RICAS assessment is used to measure Rhode Island students’ mathematics proficiency level. For information and resources related to RICAS, please go to the RICAS Assessments page on our website.

Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks

The Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks provides guidance around the implementation of the standards, particularly as it relates to the design and use of curriculum materials, instruction, and assessment.

The frameworks streamline a vertical application of standards and assessment across the K–12 continuum within Tier 1 of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS), increase opportunities for all students, including multilingual learners and differently-abled, to meaningfully engage in grade-level work and tasks, and ultimately support educators and families in making decisions that prioritize the student experience. These uses of the curriculum frameworks align with RIDE’s overarching commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality curriculum and instruction that prepares students to meet their postsecondary goals.