Since the purpose of Strand Three was to correlate academic content that was embedded in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform certain technical skills, it was logical to highlight those connections through a crosswalk between the academic curriculum standards and the technical standards (Strand Two). The crosswalk directly correlates the English Language Arts (2011) and Mathematics (2011) Frameworks, incorporating the Common Core Standards and the Science and Technology/Engineering Frameworks. The crosswalk can be found in the appendix of each vocational framework. The crosswalk also includes performance examples which illustrate integrated academic and technical content. Embedded Academics has been replaced with a crosswalk between the academic curriculum standards and the technical knowledge and skills standards. The crosswalk is located in the Appendices. Strand Four: Employability (and Career Readiness) Knowledge and Skills focused on providing students with general knowledge and skills to be college and career The Strand Four Team worked collaboratively with staff from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Advisors of the Career and Technical Student Organizations to crosswalk standards to national CTSO Curricula, as applicable. Language and wording were clarified. Additions included a on providing students with skills for employability/career readiness. Modifications included Career Exploration & Navigation, Communication in the Workplace, and Work Ethic & Professionalism. New Performance Examples have been included. Within each strand, standards and objectives were grouped under Topic Headings, which are displayed in bold. Each standard is followed by a performance example. See the section below titled: “Organization of the Frameworks – Strand Two”. All strands were organized in that manner, with the exception of the former Strand Three. Strand Five: Strand Five contains Management and Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Skills that are general for all students. The Strand Five Team worked collaboratively with staff from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Advisors of the Massachusetts Career and Technical Student Organizations to crosswalk standards to national Career & Technical Student Organizations Curricula, as applicable. Language and wording were clarified and organized into a logical format. The Strand Five Team felt that the 2007 curriculum remained valid. Additions included a focus on providing students with skills for management and entrepreneurship applicable to all vocational programs. Modifications included Starting and Managing a Business, Marketing, and Financial Concepts & Applications in Business, and Legal/Ethical/Social Responsibilities. New Performance Examples have been included. Within each strand, standards and objectives were grouped under Topic Headings, which are displayed in bold. Each standard is followed by a performance example. See the section below titled:
Embedded Science and Technology/Engineering Earth and Space Science CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Earth and Space Science Learning Standard CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Topic Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Biology Learning Standard CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Topic Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Chemistry Learning Standard CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Topic Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Physics Learning Standard CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Topic Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Technology/Engineering Learning Standard CVTE Learning Standard Number Subject Area, Topic Heading and Learning Standard Number Text of Scientific Inquiry Skills Standard Science Frameworks not separated 2.A.01.04 TECH/ENG 2.6 The purposes of zoning laws and building codes in the design and use of structures. Performance Examples: