Go online or get a print copy of the state standards your students must learn by the end of the year. Standards are a key provision of NCLB legislation. Most states now post the standards, by grade and subject, find your state standards in the Weblinkography section. Each state must test all children in grades 3-12 in reading and mathematics (science was added in 2007). Schools and districts are held accountable for students meeting minimum proficiency levels on the tests. By integrating a standards-based approach into your planning, you can help your students meet the achievement standards that define the performance of your school.