The majority of the United States have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Although standards are not new to the states, the CCSS initiative entails numerous changes in philosophy, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and many other areas. ...
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) was adapted in 2009, it was made to make the education system more cohesive across the country 43 states have adopted it, there were previously 45 states that used it but 2 of them have dropped it. It was designed to better prepare students for college,...
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS 2014a , b ) are here to stay. State and local education agencies are responsible for ensuring that schools teach all students the core standards that they will need in college and the work force. However, the ever-growing population of students on the ...
This article discusses the opportunity that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) present for enhancing formative assessment (FA) in history and social studies classrooms. There is evidence that FA can enhance learning for students if implemented well. Unfortunately, teachers continue to be challenged...
Open Document The Common Core State Standards are a state attempt to create strong educational standards. The standard are created to ensure that students in the country are learning and grasping the information that are given in the classrooms for them to succeed academically. The Common Core plan...
What is the Common Core? It is a question that has most certainly been asked over and over again throughout the last few years. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have been discussed in-depth and dissected by the national media. Because of this most Americans are familiar with the ter...
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the first de facto national education standards, started to roll out nationwide in 2010, with the promise to empower American students to catch up with the international high performers. Being deeply rooted in progressivism, however, the Common Core math st...
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS, 2010) for reading focus heavily on students gathering evidence, knowledge, and insights from what they read. In fact, 80-90% of the reading standards in every grade require text-dependent analysis — being able to answer questions only by referring back ...
National StandardsEducational PrinciplesRelevance (EducationResistance to ChangeEducational NeedsEducational PolicyElementary Secondary EducationAs the Common Core "State" Standards (CCSS)1 become reality, teachers have reason for concern...doi:10.1080/00393541.2014.11518926WexlerAlice...
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for social studies are based on critical thinking and literacy skills. These new mandates are expected to lead to curricular and instructional changes within social studies classes. This qualitative study explored how the CCSS might have impacted the curricular ...