Common Core State Standards
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What are the Common Core State Standards?
The goal of the Common Core State Standards is to provide a clear, consistent understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers.
What are the new assessment consortia? The U.S. Department of Education awarded grants to two consortia to develop assessment systems focused on the CCSS:
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative is a state-led process to develop a common core of state standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12.NEA is committed to this project NEA believes that this work on Common Standards has the potential to provide teachers with more manageable curriculum goals. Their broadness allows teachers to exercise professional judgment in planning instruction that promotes student success. Read about NEA's involvement in this project.
- The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), working on online exams, received $176 million.
- The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), working on assessments in English and math, received $186 million.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a joint effort by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in partnership with Achieve, ACT, and the College Board. Governors and state commissioners of education from across the country committed to joining a state-led process to develop a common core of state standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12.
Resources:
SC DEPT OF EDUC NEA US DOE Adopted by the State Board of Education on July 14, 2010
Common Core Presentation from The SCEA RA 10/29/2011
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Education Week: Common Standards Watch: SC Makes 25
Other Online Resources
Common Core State Standards with the 21st Century Skills.
States that have adopted the standards
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative
Alliance for Excellent Education
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
