Math

Context

The State Board of Education is charged under Tennessee statute (T.C.A. § 49-1-311-313) and State Board Policy (Standards Review Policy 3.209) to review and approve the English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and social studies standards at least every eight years. Each standards review process follows the same almost two-year rigorous, legislatively mandated process to promote collaboration and transparency. This process entails significant public feedback and coordination across educators, state government, and appointed representatives. See the resources below and on the Standards Review webpage to learn more about standards review. 

Current Standards

The State Board approved the current math standards on final reading in February 2021. These math standards will be in effect until the 2031-2032 school year. For more information on the previous review cycles and other subjects, check out the Standards Review Cycles here.

For more information from the Tennessee Department of Education, check out their website here.

Updates

The State Board will begin reviewing the mathematics standards starting in summer 2026 to prepare for implementation in the 2031-2032 school year. For more information on the process and timeline, check out the resources above. 

If you have any questions about the standards review process, please contact TNStandards.Review@tn.gov.