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Washington State Learning Standards


Learning Goals

Basic education in Washington state, as defined by RCW 28A.150.210, includes four learning goals that provide the foundation for the development of all academic learning standards:

  1. Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
  2. Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness;
  3. Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
  4. Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.

This page provides updated documents on the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) for all content areas. These standards define what all students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Please note that with adoption of the Common Core State Standards, OSPI and its partners will oversee a four-phase implementation strategy that begins in 2011-12 with developing awareness of what the standards are and how they differ from existing standards.

Content Area

Standards for Download

Grade Level Resources & Standards Web Site

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Reading

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Mathematics, 2008

2008 Revised Standards Online Order Copies

Science, 2009

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Writing

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Communication

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Social Studies

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The Arts
Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts

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Health and Fitness

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Educational Technology

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Integrated Environment and Sustainability PDF   Copies available by download
World Languages PDF Online Copies available by download

Timeline for Standards (Word)

 

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