Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-1210.900

Proficiency Act — Legislative findings — Purpose.

A. Sections 2 through 8 of this act shall be known and may be

cited as the “Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act”.

B. The Legislature finds that it is essential for children

enrolled in the public schools in this state to develop strong

mathematical proficiency early and consistently. The Legislature

further finds that clear and visible goals, assessments to determine

math proficiency at each school, the use of scientifically based and

researched methodologies in math instruction, along with regular and

periodic measurements of school math improvement, and accountability

at each level of the educational system will result in a significant

increase in the number of children performing at or above grade

level in mathematics.

C. The purpose of the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency

Act is to ensure that student achievement in math is encouraged and

progression from one grade to another is determined, in part, upon

proficiency in mathematics, that school district board of education

policies facilitate promotion of advanced math instruction and

intervention services to address student math needs, and that each

student and his or her parent or legal guardian be informed of the

student’s progress in mathematics.

D. Each public school district in this state shall ensure that

all students receive a well-rounded education focused on building

deep foundations in mathematics, reading, and writing. The State

Board of Education shall encourage school districts to integrate the

teaching of the other curricular areas in subject matter standards

adopted by the Board with the instruction of mathematics, reading,

and writing.

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E. All teachers of mathematics in the public schools in this

state shall incorporate into instruction the foundational elements

of math instruction, including the development of grade-level

appropriate mathematical proficiency which is a combination of real-

world problem-solving skills, procedural fluency, conceptual

understanding, and productive dispositions.