Mathematics

News and Announcements

Curriculum Adoption Resource

Starting the curriculum adoption process this fall? Reference CDE's Mathematics Assessment and Curriculum database to access detailed information on instructional materials that meet EdReports' standards. This database is an optional resource intended to streamline your adoption process by providing further insight into high-quality materials.

View the Database

Pre-Register for Online Mathematics PD in 2025

Thank you for your tremendous response to the Powerful Practice: Evidence-Informed Math Teaching course. Due to the overwhelming interest, online registration for the 2024-25 school year is now closed. If you would like to participate in the June 2025 cohort, complete the pre-registration form for priority registration in 2025. In the interim, reach out to us at mathacceleration@cde.state.co.us if you would like to discuss other math education professional development opportunities.

Pre-Register for Online PD

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Academic Standards

The mathematics standards compel us to make mathematics relevant to students by moving beyond mere answer getting to doing the work of mathematicians. The standards emphasize the development of students’ abilities to use mathematics to represent their lived experiences and to simplify and explain complex phenomena.

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Curriculum Support

Article IX, Section 16 of Colorado's constitution states, "Neither the general assembly nor the state board of education shall have power to prescribe textbooks to be used in the public schools." However, CDE can still serve as an advisor to help districts and schools adopt, adapt, develop or use the materials of their choice.

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Instructional Support

Instructional support is grounded in CDE's shared approach to Best, First Instruction as well as practices and strategies supported by professional organizations and scholars at the leading edge of mathematics education.

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Community

There are many opportunities to connect and grow as a professional educator with the larger mathematics education community, including mailing lists, professional organizations and events.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mathematics in Colorado

Do you have questions about Colorado's mathematics standards? Graduation requirements? Textbook recommendations? They might be answered here.

How many high school math credits are required to graduate?
Where is the list of math programs and interventions that are approved to use in schools?
How are Colorado's math standards like and not like Common Core?

See the answers to these and other questions in the FAQ.

Improving Mathematics Outcomes in K-12 (House Bill 23-1231)

House Bill 23-1231 was passed in April of 2023, establishing various programs to improve mathematics outcomes and accelerate achievement.

These programs include professional development, advisory lists for instructional materials, guidance for improvement planning, new and expanded grant programs and new rules for educator preparation.

Learn More About HB23-1231

Have questions for the math team? Email mathacceleration@cde.state.co.us.

For further assistance, please contact:

Joe Brenkert
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.990.4907
brenkert_j@cde.state.co.us

Jason Cushner
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.990.1038
cushner_j@cde.state.co.us

Raymond Johnson, Ph.D.
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 303.866.6582
johnson_r@cde.state.co.us

Tabitha Nickerson
Mathematics Content Specialist
P 720.626.0815
nickerson_t@cde.state.co.us