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Arizona Academic Standards Lesson Plans with AI

The Arizona Academic Standards

Arizona moved off Common Core to its own Arizona Academic Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with the Arizona Science Standards for science. Student progress is measured by AzM2.

Planning for Arizona

When using the Lesson Plan Generator, specify "Arizona Academic Standards" and include the standard code when you have it — planning from generic Common Core materials can leave gaps.

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No signup needed for your first one. Pick a grade and subject, enter a topic, and watch it write.

  • Reference the standard code so the plan targets the right expectation.
  • Use the Arizona Science Standards for science lessons.
  • Mention AzM2 where the assessment shapes your pacing.

Generate a Vertical Plan with "Arizona Academic Standards math" to see how a skill builds across grades.

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Generate a lesson plan with "Arizona Academic Standards" in your requirements, then use Standards Alignment to verify coverage. Free to start with LessonDraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arizona use Common Core?
No. Arizona moved off Common Core to its own Arizona Academic Standards for ELA and math, with the Arizona Science Standards for science.
What test does Arizona use?
Arizona measures progress with AzM2 (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment).

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