Date of Award
December 2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mathematics
First Advisor
Kevin B. McLeod
Committee Members
Fredric Ancel, Suzanne Boyd, Eric Key
Keywords
Common Core State Standards Initiative, Curriculum Alignment, Engageny, Mathematics Vision Project
Abstract
This study analyzes two state attempts at aligning curricula to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in secondary school geometry. The education departments of Utah and New York have approved curricula aimed at aligning to the Common Core State Standards: the Mathematics Vision Project (MVP) and EngageNY (ENY) respectively. This study measures the extent to which those curricula align with the content demands of the relevant Common Core Standards. The results indicate that, while the two curricula vary in structure and assumptions about learners, each one aligns well with the Common Core State Standards in secondary school geometry. We conclude with recommendations for individuals and entities concerned with aligning geometry curricula to the Common Core State Standards.
Recommended Citation
Steltenpohl, Edward, "Analyzing State Attempts at Implementing the Common Core State Standards for High School Geometry: Case Studies of Utah and New York" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 601.
https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/601