Common Core State Standards

What EVERYONE needs to know about COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS 45,750,000 Students will take the tests starting in 2014 2,972,000 Public school teachers will teach to the new standards 89,890 Public school districts will participate 45 states plus D.C. and 4 territories What are CCSS? I'm getting ready for college. I'm ready for my first job Common Core State Standards are a shared set of rigorous benchmarked standards developed at the state level to prepare students to compete and succeed in college and the workplace. How will success be evaluated? Formative assessments throughout the school year to track progress and inform instruction. Summative assessments at year-end compared to peer group norms ad to measures e student achievement Full Proficiency What every STUDENT needs to know: THE COMMON CORE WILL CHALLENGE STUDENTS to take learning to new levels. Point me in the right direction, then let me Show me how to Don't just keep me busy. Get me ready to research and make me care prove my point. take on the world. analyze. GREATER EXPECTATIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS English Language Arts acased by grade • Reading comprehension: informative and literary text • Writing skills including research, and making New, More Rigorous Mathematics Academic Expectations •Solve problems with more time, using a variety of tools Demonstrate mastery on complex test items using a variety of answering techniques •Cite evidence, substantiate answers, Counting & Candinality Dperations Algebraic Thinking Numbers & Operations (Base 10 and fractions) arguments. Measurement & Data *Geometry Rations 6 Proportional Relationships •The Number System Expressions & Equations Functions •Statistics & probability Seeaking and presentations and listening defend conclusions including the presentation of increasingly complex information • Language skills including vocabulary development and formal English facility. Demonstrate technology, writing. and critical thinking skills 7 THINGS students can do now to get ready Improve computer skills Practice writing Get Ready Improve your vocabulary pele your work What every TEACHER needs to know: In the common core classroom, expectations are high, as teachers prepare students to meet the rigorous requirements of college and the job market. Common Core Teachers will: • Become familiar with the new standards and build targeted lesson plans Create a balanced assessment plan and use assessment data to inform instruction • Focus on fewer topics in greater depth • Set expectations for higher standards • Let students take responsibility for achievement • Create a generation of curious, skillful, resourceful young adults • Structure situations that encourage problem solving • Communicate and collaborate with parents TAKE STUDENTS ON A DEEP DIVE INTO INSTRUCTIONAL TEXTS MAKE MATH LESSONS COME ALIVE ( 3 × 3)–4 7 THINGS teachers can do now to get ready Give wr ssignmen Align lessons with Encourage critical thinking Get Common Core Ready Teach subjects in-depth love data Want more info? Visit assessmentsforcomoncore.com Download CTB's new "Getting from Here to Core' eGuide. Watch a :30 animated video on Common Core State Standards. Mc Graw Hill CTB Education Read more Be curious puaja Practice with Learn to