MCPS Curriculum 2.0 is built around developing students' critical and creative thinking skills, as well as essential academic success skills, so that students are well prepared for a lifetime of learning. We are upgrading the existing MCPS curriculum for the elementary grades in a way that will better engage students and teachers, and dedicate more learning time to subjects such as the arts, information literacy, science, social studies and physical education. By blending these subjects with the core content areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, students will receive robust, engaging instruction across all subjects in the early grades. In short, we are building a stronger foundation at the elementary level.
Upgraded Standards in Reading, Writing and Math
- New and internationally-driven standards
- Challenging, grade-level material that leads to deeper understanding
- Rigorous content on par with nations known for high math achievement
Renewed Focus on Teaching the Whole Child
- Nurtures skills that build confidence and success
- Engages students beyond reading and math to spark greater interest in science, social studies, information literacy, art, music, physical education, and health
Integrates Thinking, Reasoning and Creativity
- Enhances learning by connecting subjects
- Develops essential skills for success in college and the workplace
Is there a difference between the EIC and Curriculum 2.0?
The answer is no, the Elementary Integrated Curriculum, or EIC, is the same as Curriculum 2.0. Recent changes to the EIC make the MCPS instructional program even stronger, and, eventually, those changes will be adopted in the secondary grades. For those reasons, we've renamed it Curriculum 2.0.
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