South Dakota says goodbye to Common Core math
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopted new math curriculum standards, replacing the Common Core-based standards adopted in 2018. The new standards include changes such as adding a fourth-year pre-calculus math option and restoring analog clock understanding.
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopted new math and health curriculum standards. The new math standards are 49 pages long and are intended to be easier for teachers and parents to understand. They replace a 91-page set of math standards adopted in 2018, which were based on Common Core standards. The new standards include over 50 changes suggested during public hearings, such as adding a fourth-year pre-calculus math option and restoring analog clock understanding. State Education Secretary Joe Graves said the department plans to roll out training programs for teachers funded by a $3.7 million federal grant. Several math teachers testified against the new standards, citing concerns that they are too simple and emphasize procedures over concepts.
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