The mathematical content goals have been organized under the strands of number, algebra, geometry, and statistics.

Number includes the concepts of magnitude, order, computation, relationships among numbers, and relationships among the various representations of numbers such as fractions, decimals, and percent. In addition, ideas of ratio and proportion are developed gradually and are integrated with the other number representations.

Algebra emphasizes the study of relationships between variables, or the study of joint variation. This includes such concepts as patterns, expressions, formulas, restrictions, and graphing of linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential, and discrete growth patterns as well as algebraic expressions.

Geometry focuses on Hans Freudenthal's idea of "grasping space." Throughout the strand, ideas of geometry and measurement are explored. Geometry includes movement and space, not just the study of shapes. The major goals of this strand are for students to be able to describe what is seen from different perspectives and to use orientation and navigation to find their way from one place to another.

Statistics emphasizes aspects of both statistics and probability. This includes such concepts as gathering and utilizing data, measures of central tendency, scatter plots, box plots, stem and leaf plots, chance, probability, and expected value.