2.0 Definitions: …
“Disciplines” means academic disciplines which include
the arts, humanities, languages, mathematics, and
natural and social sciences that provide the basis of
the subjects taught in schools.
“Structures” means the structures of disciplines which
provide the overall framework which both connects
and transcends the skills and content of the discipline.
The big picture or outline of the discipline helps
students understand the commonalties and the
interrelationships of concepts within a discipline. An
understanding of the structure of a discipline allows
students to see connections as they acquire new
knowledge.
Key terms are defined within the standards.