Power standards are the most essential academic standards that students must know according to their grade level as determined by individual states. They are intended to focus teachers' instruction on the key concepts that will be assessed and ensure students have mastered the minimum required knowledge. While not all school districts have fully adopted power standards, they are becoming a trend as a way to prioritize the most important topics across subjects in light of limited classroom time and the growing importance of standardized test scores.

1. POWER STANDARDS IN EDUCATION By Aaron Henderson