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While there is no national curriculum in the United States, states, school districts and national associations do require or recommend that certain standards be used to guide school instruction. In addition, federal law mandates that state standards be developed and improved in order for states to receive federal assistance. Learning standards are identified for all areas of a curriculum by individual States, including those for mathematics, social studies, science, physical development, the fine arts, and reading. While the concept of State Learning standards has been around for some time, No Child Left Behind has mandated that standards exist at the State level.
 * Structure of the U.S. Education System:**
 * Curriculum and Content Standards**

In general, a student learns basic arithmetic, English proficiency (such as basic grammar, spelling, and vocabulary), and fundamentals of other subjects during their years at primary and elementary schools.

The following are mandatory subjects and the average number of credits required in nearly all U.S. high schools:
 * English (usually four credits minimum)
 * Mathematics (usually four credits minimum)
 * Science (usually three credits minimum)
 * Social Studies (usually credits years minimum)
 * Physical Education/Health (usually two credits minimum)

Due to various standards and requirements from state to state, the following link will take you to a U.S. State map. There, you can explore the state standards of each state by clicking on the state of interest. [|Click here to Explore U.S. Standards by State]

Below is a flow chart of possible pathways a student follows in their educational experience in the United States.


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