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Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Engineering (OMSTE)

OMSTE Curriculum & Assessment

The Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks provide content standards and recommendations for pedagogy, equity, assessment, and professional development. A glossary, selected bibliography and websites are included in the Math and Science Frameworks. OMSTE works to disseminate, implement, and continually refine the Frameworks and provide high quality standards-based curriculum and assessment that supports the Frameworks. This Office also supports the implementation of benchmark and formative assessments.

Curriculum Frameworks

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Up-to-Date Resources and Information about the 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics and English Language Arts and Literacy
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Curriculum Frameworks Home Page
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Mathematics Curriculum Framework, November 2000 [>1.0MB]
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Mathematics Framework Supplement, May 2004
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Interactive Mathematics Curriculum Framework, July 2001
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Science and Technology/Engineering Framework, October 2006 [>1.0MB]
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2009-2012 Review of the Science and Technology/Engineering Framework
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NCTM Standards and Focal Points

STEM Policy and Guidelines

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Policy on Dissection and Dissection Alternative Activities

Guidelines for Early Education

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Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
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Kindergarten Learning Experiences

MCAS

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Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
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High School Science and Technology/Engineering MCAS Information
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MCAS Question Search

Galileo Pilot Project

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Implementing Interim Assessment Systems: Best Practices from the Galileo Pilot Project - Teleconference May 13, 2009
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Galileo Final Evaluation Report, 2006-2008 (by MAGI Services)
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Galileo Description
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Galileo Progress Summary 2006-2007
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Galileo Interim Evaluation Report (by MAGI Services)

High School

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Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP)
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MassCore recommendations include four years of Math and three years of a lab-based Science


last updated: June 30, 2011
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