Curriculum Guides were designed to ensure that students receive seamless instruction, from one grade to the next, leaving no gaps in any child's education.  More importantly, they set high expectations in literacy and mathematics so we can better prepare all K-12 students for the challenges they will face in a global 21st Century.  To learn more about the Michigan Curriculum Framework, visit www.michigan.gov/mde and click on "K-12 Curriculum."