Curriculum
The Destinations curriculum is divided into ranges of levels called “tiers,” which
denote developmental levels rather than grade levels. Identified below are the tiers
in Destinations:
·
Tier 1 = Levels 1-3
·
Tier 2 = Levels 4-8
·
Tier 3 = Levels 9-11
·
Tier 4 = 12—Community college mathematics
The tiers of the Destinations curriculum are further subdivided into components.
Each component covers a specific level range. Components are groups of lessons
presented in a graduated sequence in one subject area. Below are examples of
components:
·
Tier 1 Reading: Subject = Reading; Level Range = 1-3
·
Tier 2 Math: Subject = Math; Level Range = 4-8
·
Tier 3 Writing: Subject = Writing; Level Range = 9-11
Within each component are skill strands, which are the major areas of study for the
component. The following are some examples of skill strands:
·
Tier 1 Reading---Four Skill Strands
·
Vocabulary
·
Usage
·
Comprehension
·
Spelling
·
Tier 2 Math---Eight Skill Strands
·
Whole Numbers
·
Number Concepts
·
Decimals and Percents
·
Fractions
·
Measurement
·
Geometry
·
Pre-Algebra
·
Graphs and Charts
The following chart shows an overview of the contents of each Destinations
component.
Further information about tiers, components, and skill strands is given in the
“Online Documentation” section of Destinations Help.
Curriculum
The Destinations curriculum is divided into ranges of levels called “tiers,” which
denote developmental levels rather than grade levels. Identified below are the tiers
in Destinations:
·
Tier 1 = Levels 1-3
·
Tier 2 = Levels 4-8
·
Tier 3 = Levels 9-11
·
Tier 4 = 12—Community college mathematics
The tiers of the Destinations curriculum are further subdivided into components.
Each component covers a specific level range. Components are groups of lessons
presented in a graduated sequence in one subject area. Below are examples of
components:
·
Tier 1 Reading: Subject = Reading; Level Range = 1-3
·
Tier 2 Math: Subject = Math; Level Range = 4-8
·
Tier 3 Writing: Subject = Writing; Level Range = 9-11
Within each component are skill strands, which are the major areas of study for the
component. The following are some examples of skill strands:
·
Tier 1 Reading---Four Skill Strands
·
Vocabulary
·
Usage
·
Comprehension
·
Spelling
·
Tier 2 Math---Eight Skill Strands
·
Whole Numbers
·
Number Concepts
·
Decimals and Percents
·
Fractions
·
Measurement
·
Geometry
·
Pre-Algebra
·
Graphs and Charts
The following chart shows an overview of the contents of each Destinations
component.
Further information about tiers, components, and skill strands is given in the
“Online Documentation” section of Destinations Help.
Curriculum
The Destinations curriculum is divided into ranges of levels called “tiers,” which denote
developmental levels rather than grade levels. Identified below are the tiers in
Destinations:
·
Tier 1 = Levels 1-3
·
Tier 2 = Levels 4-8
·
Tier 3 = Levels 9-11
·
Tier 4 = 12—Community college mathematics
The tiers of the Destinations curriculum are further subdivided into components. Each
component covers a specific level range. Components are groups of lessons presented in
a graduated sequence in one subject area. Below are examples of components:
·
Tier 1 Reading: Subject = Reading; Level Range = 1-3
·
Tier 2 Math: Subject = Math; Level Range = 4-8
·
Tier 3 Writing: Subject = Writing; Level Range = 9-11
Within each component are skill strands, which are the major areas of study for the
component. The following are some examples of skill strands:
·
Tier 1 Reading---Four Skill Strands
·
Vocabulary
·
Usage
·
Comprehension
·
Spelling
·
Tier 2 Math---Eight Skill Strands
·
Whole Numbers
·
Number Concepts
·
Decimals and Percents
·
Fractions
·
Measurement
·
Geometry
·
Pre-Algebra
·
Graphs and Charts
The following chart shows an overview of the contents of each Destinations component.
Further information about tiers, components, and skill strands is given in the “Online
Documentation” section of Destinations Help.