State 
Colorado

EdGate Curriculum Matrix
COLORADO State Standards
November 2005
Curriculum Matrix Standards
  • Colorado standards are available for every grade level
  • ICLE information available for Colorado for Language Arts, Math, Science
Subject by Subject Data for Colorado
 		 Subject / Number of Levels State Adoption Date Matrix Version (Date)
LANGUAGE ARTS /2 2003 2003
MATHEMATICS /2 2003 2003
SCIENCE /2 Oct 2004 Oct 2004
SOCIAL STUDIES /3  June 2001 June 2001
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION N/A CAREER CLUSTERS and SCANS
PHYSICAL ED Dec 1997 Dec 1997
WORLD LANGUAGES Dec 1997 Dec 1997
LIBRARY MEDIA n/a ALA National Standards
What's coming up for Colorado Colorado has standards in the Arts. At this time, these standards are not included in the schedule for Matrix upgrades.
Standards
FAQ's 		 Official Name: Colorado K-12 Academic Standards...and suggested Grade Level Expectations. Also called "Model Content Standards".

State Link: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_stnd.htm


 State Assessment: Language Arts - CSAP - Grades 3-11; Mathematics - CSAP - Grades 5 - 11; Science - CSAP Grade 8 and ACT Grade 11.

 
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INTERNATIONAL CENTER PRIORITIZATION OF STANDARDS
The following information is contributed by the International Center for Leadership in Education and is a summary of standards priorities based on state assessments and International Center research.

 

# Standards

# Expectations

CSAP

Curriculum Survey

English LA

 

 

H

M

L

No Q

H

1-35

M

36-70

L

71 +

Grade 4

Test 4th Grade

6

33

15

6

12

27

6

0

Grade 7

Test 7th Grade

6

37

20

9

8

31

4

2

Grade 10

Test 10th Grade

6

34

17

10

7

28

6

0

Mathematics

 

 

H

M

L

No Q

H

1-35

M

36-70

L

71 +

Grade 5

Test 5th Grade

6

93

45

33

15

88

5

0

Grade 8

Test 8th Grade

6

95

42

42

11

83

5

7

Grades 9-12

Test 10th Grade

6

95

56

35

4

74

9

12

Science

 

 

H

M

L

No Q

H

1-35

M

36-70

L

71 +

Grades K-4

6

51

Not Tested

38

9

4

Grades 5-8

Test 8th Grade

6

64

23

26

15

55

6

3

Grades 9-12

6

73

Not Tested

53

13

7

 

 

# of Expectations

# of Expectations Tested

% of Expectations Tested

English LA

104

77

74%

Mathematics

283

253

89%

Science

64

49

77%

TOTAL

451

379

84%

 Colorado Curriculum Matrix Summary

CSAP High, Medium, Low Designations 

English Language Arts

A High designation was given to the Model Content Standard/Suggested Expectation if the CSAP 2001 Item Map crosswalked 3 or more times to the standard/expectation.  A Medium designation was given if the Item Map crosswalked 1 or 2 times to the standard/expectation.  A Low designation was given if the standard/expectation was not matched to the Item Map.

Mathematics

A High designation was given to the Model Content Standard/Suggested Expectation if the CSAP 2001 Item Map crosswalked 3 or more times to the standard/expectation.  A Medium designation was given if the Item Map crosswalked 1 or 2 times to the standard/expectation.  A Low designation was given if the standard/expectation was not matched to the Item Map.

8th Grade Mathematics we were able to use CSAP 2000 and 2001 Item map.  An average of the High, Medium, Low designations was given on the matrix.

Science

8th Grade Science we were able to use CSAP 2000 and 2001 Item map.  An average of the High, Medium, Low designations was given on the matrix.

A High designation was given to the Model Content Standard/Suggested Expectation if the CSAP 2001 or 2000 Item Map crosswalked 3 or more times to the standard/expectation.  A Medium designation was given if the Item Map crosswalked 1 or 2 times to the standard/expectation.  A Low designation was given if the standard/expectation was not matched to the Item Map.

Colorado State Information Resources

 

Colorado Department of Education

http://www.cde.state.co.us

Colorado Model Content Standards

http://www.cde.state.co.us/action/standards/state.htm

Assessment Data Used for Matrix English Language Arts

 A review and analysis of Colorado Model Content Standards for Reading and Writing, Grade Level Expectations, 2001 and 2002 CSAP Item Maps identified the standard/expectation that was tested. 

Assessment Data Used for Matrix

Mathematics

 A review and analysis of Colorado Model Content Standards for Mathematics, Grade Level Expectations, 2001and 2002 CSAP Item Maps identified the standard/expectation that was tested.   

Assessment Data Used for Matrix

Science

 A review and analysis of Colorado Model Content Standards for Science, 2000, 2001, and 2002 CSAP Item Maps identified the standard/expectation that was tested. 

 

Reliability of Data

 The information in this Curriculum Matrix was developed and verified by International Center researchers, curriculum and assessment specialists, and educators in this state. It represents the most up-to-date information on state standards and assessments in effect as of 5/03. Because state assessment systems are often in transition, readers are encouraged to stay in contact with their State Department of Education to monitor changes made in state standards or assessments.  The International Center welcomes, on an ongoing basis, any information that will enable us to keep this data as current as possible for educators in your state. Contact ICLE at 518-399-2776 or e-mail us at ICLECM@nycap.rr.com