Sunshine State Standards for each subject area were developed in consultation with teachers, administrators, and parents. The standards are organized into strands, standards, and benchmarks. Strands are categories of knowledge such as reading, writing, measurement, or economics. They help to organize information within subject areas and can contain one or more standards. Standards are descriptions of general expectations about knowledge and skill development within a strand.
Benchmarks are the most specific and important level of information.
They translate the standards into student development expectations for each level. The foundation for the Sunshine State Standards is based on several educational priorities identified by parents and community members. By focusing on these priorities, the Sunshine State Standards provide parents and teachers with clear information about what students are expected to learn and be able to do in each subject and at each level.