The Secondary Mathematics Benchmarks, Grades 7 – 12 describe the content and skills that will prepare students for success in postsecondary education and work. The benchmarks are organized by five strands: Number, Discrete Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Probability and Statistics. They are presented here in two formats: Model Course Sequences and Secondary Mathematics Benchmarks Progressions for middle and high school.

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The Model Course Sequences take into account the varying ways states and districts define mathematics courses/pathways.

There are two middle school model course sequences: a two-year grade 7 and 8 sequence and a one-year accelerated program.

• Middle School Model Two-Year Sequence (pdf)
• Middle School Model One-Year Advanced Course (pdf)

There are two high school model course sequences: an integrated and a traditional. [Note: Because the content of the traditional course sequence goes beyond what is typically considered traditional, Achieve has called it traditional "plus."]

• High School Model Three-Year Traditional Plus Course Sequence (pdf) – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
• High School Model Three-Year Integrated Course Sequence (pdf) – Integrated Mathematics Course 1, 2 and 3

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The Secondary Mathematics Benchmarks Progressions describe a progression of content in grades 7 – 12. They are organized into levels "A – E" rather than by grade level, which are designed to represent a logical order of mathematical development.

• By strand (pdf)

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Click here to see the Elementary Mathematics Benchmarks, K - 6.
Click here to see the end-of-high school ADP benchmarks.