(1) "Content standard" means what all students should know, understand, and be able to do in English language arts and literacy in history/social studies, science and technical subjects and mathematics and mathematical practices.

(2) "Mathematical practices" describe processes and proficiencies students use as practitioners of the discipline of mathematics.

(3) The symbol "+" denotes science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) standards that students should learn in order to take advanced courses such as calculus, advanced statistics, or discrete mathematics.

(4) The symbol "*" denotes specific modeling standards appearing throughout the high school mathematics standards.

(5) "Literacy in history/social studies, science and technical subjects" means instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use is a shared responsibility by teachers of English language arts and other content areas.