why is georgia making the change to ccgps? why do we need common standards? why now? disparate...
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Why is Georgia Making the change to CCGPS?
Why do we need common standards? Why now?
• Disparate standards
• Different skills
• Global competition
• Preparation for career/college
Why is This Important for Students, Teachers, and Parents?
• College and work readiness
• Consistent expectations across the nation.
Key Features of the Standards
• Rigorous content with application
• Evidence and research
• Internationally benchmarked
ELA Shiftso Complex texts, quality, range
o Evidence that reading is anchored in the college and career readiness (CCR) standards.
o Rich reading of literature as well as extensive reading in science, history/social studies, and other disciplines.
Informational Text(increased importance in Common Core)
Grade Level
Percent of GPS Curriculum
Percent of Common Core Curriculum
3rd 20 50
5th 40 50
8th 45 55
12th 30 70
Mathematics Shifts
oFocus strongly where the Standards focus
o Coherence: Think across grades, and link to major topics within grades
o Rigor: Require fluency, application, and deep understanding
Common Core for Mathematics
Standards for Mathematical Content• K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain• 9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual
categories
Standards for Mathematical Practice• Describe mathematical “habits of mind” • Offer standards for mathematical proficiency: reasoning,
problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement
• Connect with content standards in each grade
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
10
PARCC Timeline
11
SY 2011-12
Development begins
SY 2012-13
First year pilot/field testing and
related research and
data collection
SY 2013-14
Second year pilot/field testing and
related research and
data collection
SY 2014-15
Full administration
of PARCC assessments
SY 2010-11
Launch and design phase
Summer 2015
Set achievement
levels, including
college-ready performance
levels
Additional Resources
• Forsyth County Schools link to Parent CCGPS information http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/32691
• PTA Parent’s Guide to Student Success http://www.pta.org/4446.htm
• National PTA hosted a webinar for PTA presidents and other PTA leaders to learn more about the Guide and the Common Core State Standards. An archived version of this webinar is available online.