Common Core Presentation Feb2010
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The document summarizes the Common Core State Standards Initiative, which aims to establish consistent K-12 standards in English and math that can be adopted by states. It discusses the importance of common standards, the momentum behind the initiative with 48 states and territories signed on, and outlines the process used to develop the standards with input from states and educators. It also emphasizes that fully implementing the standards will require changes to classroom instruction, materials, assessments, and policies to support student achievement.
Common Core Presentation Feb2010
- 1. COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE February 2010 2010 NROC Member Meeting
- 2. Overview of the Initiative State-led and developed common core standards for K-12 in English language arts and math that can be adopted by states To maintain the integrity of the common core, on-going and regular revisions and adjustments will be necessary www.corestandards.org
- 3. Why is this important now? Disparate standards across states States are ready and able for collective action Global competition – Lessons learned from other nations Today’s jobs require different skills Supportive political climate
- 4. Why is this good for students, educators, & states? Prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and careers Ensures consistent expectations regardless of student’s zip code Provides educators clear, focused guideposts Offers economies of scale – instructional resources, professional development, delivery systems
- 5. What momentum is there for the initiative? 48 states, D.C., and 2 territories have signed on to the Common Core State Standards Initiative process
- 6. Overview: Standards Criteria Fewer, clearer, and higher Aligned with college and work expectations Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Internationally benchmarked, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society Must be evidence and/or research based
- 8. K-12 Standards Multiple rounds of feedback from states and national organizations representing educators. Based on feedback, work groups for ELA and math standards have been focusing on: Design and presentation Consistent numbering system Clarity about what a standard is Consistent grain size between ELA and math standards Content Clearer link to the College- and Career-Ready Standards Grade-by-grade specificity Brevity and focus Learning progressions across grades Public comment period slated to begin in mid-March.
- 9. Definition of Adoption 100% of the common core K-12 standards in ELA and mathematics to be adopted within 3 years Adoption of the common core either in its entirety or in its entirety with up to an additional 15% added (“85% rule”) A state will have adopted when the standards authorizing body within the state has taken formal action to adopt and implement the common core. States are responsible for demonstrating that they have adhered to this definition of adoption.
- 10. Common Standards - The First Step The common core state standards are the first step in transforming our education system. For real systemic change to occur: Educators must be given resources, tools, and time to adjust classroom practice. Instructional materials need to be developed that align to the standards. Assessments must be developed to measure student progress. Federal, state, and district policies will need to be reexamined to ensure they support alignment of the common core state standards with student achievement.
- 11. How can this help change what happens in the classroom? Educators will have more time to focus on depth of understanding and richer units of study. Provides the opportunity for educators to tailor curricula and teaching methods to help all children reach the standards. Allows for more targeted, useful pre-service and professional development
- 12. How can this change what happens in learning? Ability to collaborate on instructional content, interventions, assessments - OER Personalization at scale -A focus on outcomes opens door for mass customization of learning experience Performance counts - Choice in how we learn, where we learn, and how we demonstrate learning Credentialing that is transferable, translatable Students advance through developmental sequences, rather than through “courses” grouped by age and grade level A new, more balanced and comprehensive approach to assessment
- 13. Next Generation System of Assessment Address the depth and breadth of standards as well as all areas of the curriculum, not just those that are easy to measure (EdSteps) Consider and include all students as an integral part of the design process - UDL Honor the research indicating that students learn best when given challenging content and provided with assistance, guidance, and feedback on a regular basis Employ multiple forms of assessment at the classroom, school, and district levels, as well as the state level - formative as well as summative measures Engage teachers in scoring student work
- 14. Key Themes - Assessment 1) Guided by common standards and grounded in a thoughtful, standards-based curriculum 2) Measures include evidence of actual student performance on challenging tasks that evaluate applications of knowledge and skills. 3) Teachers are integrally involved in the development of curriculum and the development and scoring of assessment 4) Assessments structured to continuously improve teaching and learning.
- 15. Key Themes - Assessment 5) Assessment and accountability systems are designed to improve the quality of learning (vs. schooling) 6) Assessment and accountability systems use multiple measures to evaluate students and schools 7) New technologies enable greater assessment quality and information systems that support accountability