3317 AMH HUNT MCLA 347

HB 3317 - H AMD 1145

By Representative Hunter

ADOPTED 2/19/2008

   On page 1, beginning on line 5, after "Sec. 1." strike all material through "science." on line 8 and insert "The legislature intends that the revised mathematics standards by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will set higher expectations for Washington's students by fortifying content and increasing rigor; provide greater clarity, specificity, and measurability about what is expected of students in each grade; supply more explicit guidance to educators about what to teach and when; enhance the relevance of mathematics to students' lives; and ultimately result in more Washington students having the opportunity to be successful in mathematics. Additionally, the revised mathematics standards should restructure the standards to make clear the importance of all aspects of mathematics: mathematics content including the standard algorithms, conceptual understanding of the content, and the application of mathematical processes within the content."

EFFECT: Rather than stating an intent to revise the timelines and process for mathematics and science standards and curricula, the legislature states an intent that revised mathematics standards from the OSPI have certain characteristics: greater rigor; explicit guidance to teachers; relevance; and emphasis on all aspects of mathematics including content, understanding, and application.