What are the Arizona College & Career Readiness Standards?

These English language arts and mathematics standards represent a set of expectations for student knowledge and skills that high school graduates need to master to succeed in college and careers.

These standards are:

Aligned with college and work expectations
Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills
Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
Are informed by top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in
our global economy and society
Are evidence and/or research-based

(Arizona Department of Education; June 2, 2010)