Curriculum Standards & Alignment

Understand how lessons align with your state curriculum standards.

What are Curriculum Standards?

Curriculum standards are the requirements for what should be taught at each grade level. They ensure consistent, high-quality education across schools.

Florida Standards (B.E.S.T. and NGSSS)

K12 Learning Academy is aligned with Florida's standards:

B.E.S.T. Standards (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking):

• Used for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics
• Organize content by grade level with specific benchmarks
• Available on CPALMS.org

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS):

• Apply to science, social studies, and other subjects
• Organized by bodies of knowledge and big ideas
• Ensure comprehensive coverage of topics

How Standards Help You

Every lesson references specific standards, ensuring:

• Content is grade-appropriate
• You learn required material
• Progress can be tracked against standards
• Teachers can monitor standard mastery
• Your learning aligns with state requirements

Standards in Your Lessons

When you take a lesson, you'll see:

• Which standard the lesson covers
• Why this content is important
• How it connects to other topics
• Specific benchmarks being addressed

For Teachers and Schools

Teachers can:

• View which standards students have mastered
• Track progress toward specific benchmarks
• Plan instruction aligned with standards
• Generate reports by standard

Schools can:

• Ensure institution-wide alignment
• Monitor standard mastery across grades
• Comply with state requirements
• Plan curriculum improvements

Checking Standard Coverage

Your learning path shows:

• All standards in your grade/subject
• Your progress toward each standard
• Areas where you need more practice
• Standards you've mastered