Codes for the Sunshine State Standards

For easy reference, the table of standards and benchmarks uses an identification system that mirrors the structure of the standards' organization. Each strand, standard, and benchmark has been assigned a unique identification code.

• Subject. The two letters in the first slot identify the subject area:
  • LA for Language Arts
  • MA for Mathematic
  • SC for Science
  • SS for Social Studies
  • PE for Health and Physical Education
  • FL for Foreign Languages
  • in the Arts:
    • MU for Music
    • VA for Visual Arts
    • TH for Theatre
    • DA for Dance

• Strand. The letter in the second slot identifies a strand, such as Reading, Measurements, or Energy.

• Standard. The number in the third slot identifies the general standard under the strand.

• Level. The number in the fourth slot identifies the developmental level:
  • 1 = grades PreK-2
  • 2 = grades 3-5
  • 3 = grades 6-8
  • 4 = grades 9-12

• Benchmark. The number in the fifth slot is the benchmark under the grade cluster within the standard.