• 2026 Public Comment: K-12 Mathematics Standards and Content Connectors

  • Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 20-31-3-3, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) convened review committees of K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and parents to review and propose updates to the Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics supporting instruction for students in kindergarten through grade 12.

    Additionally, IDOE convened K-12 special educators to review and propose updates to the Indiana Content Connectors. The content connectors are alternate standards aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards and designed to measure the knowledge and skills of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Alternate standards are necessary to ensure all students have access to grade-level aligned content.

    IDOE welcomes constructive, actionable feedback on the draft standards and content connectors during this public comment period from Friday, July 17, through 11:45 p.m. ET on Friday, August 7, 2026.

    IDOE will reconvene review committees to address feedback and formalize recommendations. Finalized standards and content connectors will be presented to the Indiana State Board of Education for adoption in October 2026, and implementation by Indiana schools beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year.

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  • Directions

    1. Make a copy of the files linked below to access and review all mathematics standards and content connectors available for review. Please note: 

    Indiana Academic Standards (IAS):

    • Focus your review and offer any feedback for the "Proposed 2026 Standards" (column B) only.
    • The "2023 Standards" (column A) are included for reference only. 

    Content Connectors (CCs):

    • Focus your review and offer feedback for the "Proposed 2026 Content Connectors" (column C) only.
    • The "2023 Content Connectors" (column A) and "Proposed 2026 Standards" (column B) are included for reference only. 

    Standards and content connectors highlighted in grey were designated as “essential” for student mastery by the end of the grade or course. 

    Grade Levels / Courses

    Standards

    		 Content Connectors

    Kindergarten - Grade 8

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    High School*

    		 DRAFT DRAFT

    *Content connectors are available only for grades K-8, Algebra I, and Geometry.

    2. Select a grade level or course from the dropdown (see below).

    3. Enter your specific, actionable comment in the open feedback fields (see below): 

    1. Standards: Note the corresponding number along with your actionable feedback for a specific standard or content connector (e.g., 4.CA.3: Replace “show” with “model” or 8.AF.1: Remove standard because the skill is covered in standard X.).
    2. Content Connectors: Note the content connector number, including the "a" indicator (e.g., K.C.1a).

    4. Add additional rows, if needed, to continue noting specific feedback for the same set of standards or content connectors.

    5. Submit your form.

    6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to comment on standards or content connectors for a different grade level or course.

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