New York State Learning Standards
	New York State Learning Standards have been revised to help children develop their problem-solving abilities so that they can become more independent thinkers. Minimum standards have been raised for all students so they will be better equipped to use compete successfully in today's increasingly complex, demanding world. There are two types of learning standards --  CONTENT STANDARDS: What children should know, understand, and be able to do as a result of their schooling, and PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Acceptable levels of student achievement.
	New York State Curriculum Resource Guides are outlines for the general curriculum areas outlined by the New York State Learning Standards. The curriculum guides are designed to provide assistance to educators in the development of local instructional materials to meet student learning needs. The seven general curriculum areas are -- English Language Arts; Mathematics, Science and Technology; Social Studies; Languages other than English; The Arts; Health, Physical Education and Family and Consumer Sciences; and Career Development and Occupational Safety.

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