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Common Core State Standards
A Brief Overview for Staff Members of
Public Schools of PetoskeySeptember 2011
Led and developed by the states (not the federal
government) in ELA & Math
Initiative by the Council of Chief State School Officers and National Governors Association
Common Core Background
What are Common Core Standards?
Why do they matter?
The Development Process
College and career standards - Summer of 2009
Input - Educators, business, higher ed., governors
Public comment - 10,000 responses
Final ELA & math standards - Summer of 2010
Why is This Important for Students, Teachers, and Parents?
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and work & aligns with knowledge/skill expectations
Ensures consistent expectations regardless of a student’s zip code
Provides educators, parents, and students with clear, focused guidelines
Core Curriculum Related to GLCE/HSCE
K-8th Common CoreWill not significantly change GLCE requirementsInforms curriculum, instruction & assessmentStresses communication, accessing information, problem solving, & forming an argument
9th-12th Common CoreWill not significantly change HSCE & MMC requirementsInforms curriculum, instruction & assessmentStresses Communication, accessing information, problem solving, & forming an argument
What’s in the Standards?
General Component in All Standards
“Promoting a culture of high expectations for all students is a fundamental goal of the Common
Core State Standards.”
STANDARDS FOR LITERACY ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)
&
HISTORY, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, & TECHNICAL
SUBJECTS
Literacy’s Key Components
Reading Increased complexity of texts Balance in literature and informational
Writing Writing about sources Emphasis on argument, information,
& explanatory
Speaking, Listening, & Language
Reading and Writing- Across CurriculumDoes not replace content standards in those subjects.
It is the responsibility of teachers in those subject areas.
STANDARDS FOR MATH
Math’s Key Components
Standards for Mathematical Practice Carry across all grade levels Describe habits of mind of a mathematically-skilled student
Standards for Mathematical Content K-8 standards presented by grade level High school standards presented by conceptual theme Emphasis on problem solving & communication
Common Core: What They Do & Do Not
DO NOT DEFINEHow teachers teachAdvanced work beyond
the core Interventions
DOFocus on key topicsBalance skills & conceptsFoster higher order
thinking & communication
Math Key Advances
www.corestandards.org
“Standards alone will not change learning; teachers will.”
You can access this article at: http://kentisd.org/downloads/technology_services/article_2.pdf
Transition Timeline
2010-2011 Getting to Know the Common Core
2011-2012 Implementing the Common Core
2012-2013 MEAP Minimally Modified & MME Stays Same
2013-2014 MEAP Minimally Modified & MME Stays Same
2014-2015 Full Implementation of Common Core for Instruction & State Assessments
Hang On for the Exciting Ride!
Go PLCs!
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