This poster presents the new math practices as a printable PDF that is poster sized for displaying in classrooms. Expanded guidance around the math practices can be found within the grade level and K-12 guidance documents.
Digging Deeper Series: Exploring the Montana Mathematics Practice Standards (2026)
In each digging deeper video, we explore the significant changes, define proficiency, describe the traits of rich learning tasks, and articulate what teachers can model to support student success, for each mathematical practice. Each video includes sections for you to stop and reflect, apply the concepts to your own practice, reflective prompts, and a reflective activity designed to support educators in this work. We feature a new math practice each month and we will be creating a Teacher Learning Hub Course on each of these in the future, so be on the lookout!
- Math Practice #1: Problem Solve and Persevere (Updated version coming soon!)
- MP #1 - Pre-Recorded Training Video
- MP #1 - Facilitator Guide: This document provides guidance to Montana's educators regarding the use of this video as a professional development opportunity which results in OPI Professional Development Units (PDUs). Additionally, this document contains a participant guide to support educators engaging in learning.
- Math Practice #2: Abstract and Generalize (Updated version coming soon!)
- MP #2 - Pre-Recorded Training Video
- MP #2 - Facilitator Guide: This document provides guidance to Montana's educators regarding the use of this video as a professional development opportunity which results in OPI Professional Development Units (PDUs). Additionally, this document contains a participant guide to support educators engaging in learning.
- Math Practice #3: Justify and Prove (Updated version coming soon!)
- MP#3 - Pre-Recorded Training Video
- MP#3 - Facilitator Guide: This document provides guidance to Montana's educators regarding the use of this video as a professional development opportunity which results in OPI Professional Development Units (PDUs). Additionally, this document contains a participant guide to support educators engaging in learning.
- Math Practice #4: Model with Mathematics (Updated version coming soon!)
- MP#4 - Pre-Recorded Training Video
- MP#4 - Facilitator Guide - This document provides guidance to Montana's educators regarding the use of this video as a professional development opportunity which results in OPI Professional Development Units (PDUs). Additionally, this document contains a participant guide.
- Math Practice #5: Represent (Updated version)
- Math Practice #6: Collaborate Mathematically (Updated version)
- Math Practice #7: Culturally Connect (Updated version)
More Coming Soon!
Thank you for your patience.
The Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is committed to supporting educators in preparing for the implementation of new standards by providing guidance and resources as they become available. These documents are shared in stages and represent drafts that may be revised periodically to incorporate additional information and updates. While we strive to ensure accuracy in all shared materials, they may not yet encompass all potential guidance or examples that educators may find helpful.
Our Mathematics Instructional Coordinator is working diligently to develop and refine these resources to ensure they are practical and relevant to educators’ needs. This work is ongoing and reflects our commitment to supporting educators throughout the implementation process.
We understand the urgency educators feel as they begin preparing for these changes, and our goal is to provide practical resources that support their efforts. However, these materials are part of an ongoing process, and additional, more detailed guidance will follow as development continues.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently within our available resources to provide timely, comprehensive, and practical support for Montana educators.
Case Network
To access a machine-readable and interactive version of the official Montana Content Standards for Mathematics, please visit the IMS Global CASE Network site. Create a free login, select Montana Office of Public Instruction, and view or download the standards. The CASE version of the standards can be uploaded to student information systems, curriculum mapping programs, and a variety of other uses. Learn more about the CASE Network CASE Network FAQ
This document lists all PK-12 mathematics standards as a PDF file. This document includes all guidance, from a PK-12 perspective, for the new standards. This consists of the content standards, the practice standards (with elaborations), as well as assessment, financial literacy, pathways, recommended course alignment, and other appendices. Grade-level-specific guidance will be forthcoming, beginning with Kindergarten, that will provide elaborations and examples by standard.
This document lists the kindergarten mathematics standards as a PDF file. This document includes all guidance, from a kindergarten instructional perspective, for the new standards. This consists of the content standards, the practice standards (with elaborations), general notes, instructional and IEFA examples for each standard, example proficiency rubrics for each standard, suggestions for alignment with financial literacy, and PK-K-1 vertical alignment recommendations.
Additional grade-level-specific guidance will be forthcoming, next with Grade 1, that will provide elaborations and examples by standard.
This document provides guidance to educators and districts on financial literacy across the new math standards in accordance with the new graduation requirements.
Suggested Uses for These Documents:
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Curriculum Alignment: Identify where Montana standards may align with content in existing Common Core-aligned curricula to assess coverage.
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Gap Analysis: Compare the expectations of Montana standards with their Common Core counterparts to pinpoint gaps, non-aligned concepts, and areas needing supplemental instruction.
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Facilitating Discussions: Use this document as a tool to guide conversations about upcoming changes to standards, curriculum selection, vertical alignment efforts, or prioritization of instructional goals.
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Professional Development Planning: Use the standards to design training sessions or workshops that address shifts in expectations and instructional practices.
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Assessment Alignment: Review current assessment items to ensure they align with Montana standards and revise or supplement as needed.
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Instructional Material Review: Use the standards as a benchmark when evaluating textbooks, digital tools, and other resources for their alignment and appropriateness.
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PLC Collaboration: Support collaborative discussions in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to develop shared understanding and strategies for teaching the updated standards.
These Documents Should Not Be Used as:
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Direct Substitution for Curriculum Updating: Teachers should not simply replace Common Core references in their current scope and sequence documents with the new Montana standards without evaluating the substantive changes. This may lead to misalignment if instructional practices and materials are not adjusted to meet the updated expectations.
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Assumption of Equivalence: Educators should avoid assuming that the correlated Common Core standards are fully equivalent to the Montana standards. The document explicitly notes that many standards have undergone significant changes, and instruction must reflect those differences.
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Defining Comprehensive Guidance: This document is not intended to serve as comprehensive instructional guidance or a complete curriculum map. It should be viewed as a reference tool, not a substitute for curriculum development or instructional planning tailored to the updated standards.
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One-Size-Fits-All Application: The document is not designed to address every possible instructional scenario or individual classroom need. Educators must critically evaluate their unique contexts, students, and resources when applying the standards.
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Standalone Resource for Implementation: While useful for identifying changes and gaps, this document should not be the sole resource for implementing the new standards. Educators will need additional guidance, professional development, and collaborative planning to fully align instruction.
More coming soon! Thank you for your patience.
This document has been developed by the High School Task Force to offer a formal recommendation from the Montana Office of Public Instruction regarding pathways available to high school students in Montana. Whether students aspire to attend a four-year university, a two-year college, trade school, join the military, pursue an apprenticeship, or engage in on-the-job training, this pathways document outlines which option may be most advantageous for the student, based on their intended career field.
This document has been developed by the High School Task Force to offer educators and districts multiple course progression options, including both traditional and integrated pathways, to help schools structure 9-12 mathematics experiences. The appendix also includes recommendations for upper-division mathematics courses—those that extend beyond the minimum high school mathematics standards for graduation—to support students preparing for informed citizenship, advanced careers, college-level mathematics, or military pathways. These recommendations are intended to promote access to rigorous coursework, encourage flexible planning, and ensure that all students have opportunities to engage with mathematics in ways that align with their goals and aspirations and prepare them to be informed, productive citizens. It is important to note that these are recommendations, not mandates. Many schools use these as a starting point and make modifications that best fit their curricular resources and district priorities.
More materials will be provided as they are generated.
Thank you for your patience.