Transcript Montana Common Core Standards

Montana
Common Core Standards
(MCCS)
10 Minute University
Objectives
• Create an awareness of MCCS (Montana
Common Core Standards).
• Understand terminology and structure
associated with MCCS.
• Identify expectations of ELA, Math, and other
Content Areas regarding MCCS.
• Begin planning for alignment, implementation,
and assessment of MCCS.
Why Common Core?
• Aligned with college and career expectations
for all students’ success upon graduation.
• Internationally benchmarked.
• Research and evidence based.
• Focused and coherent across the states (clear
nationally consistent guidelines).
• Inclusive of rigorous content and applications
of knowledge for 21st century skilled students.
On November 4,
2011 Montana
became the 46th
state to adopt the
Common Core
Standards.
“Excellent teaching is
the best test prep!”
Montana’s Timeline
School/District
Implementation
2013-2014
School/District
Alignment
2012-2013
Planning and
Awareness
2011-2012
School/District FULL
Implementation and
Integration of SMARTER
Summative Assessments
2014-2015
What are Standards?
They are what students should
know and be able to do.
“Old” and “New” Terminology
NCTM
IRA
And Other Organizations
Common Core State
Standards
(MCCS)
Strands (ELA)
Standards
Domains (Math)
Benchmarks
Topics (ELA)
4th – 8th – Upon Graduation
Clusters (Math)
K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Essential Learning
Expectations
Standards (ELA and Math)
IEFA and MCCS
Indian Education for All is embedded in both
ELA and Math. While there are specific
standards, inclusive of IEFA, IEFA can be
addressed in many additional standards.
Appearance of ELA
Strand
(Reading for
Literature)
Topics
Standards
Appearance of Math
Appearance of Math (cont.)
Domain
(Vary by
grade level)
Cluster
Standards
ELA Instructional Changes
 Balance reading informational text and literature
 Write to inform or persuade using evidence
 Foster understanding of the three components of
text complexity (qualitative, quantitative, &
reader and task—more than a reading level)
--see ELA Appendix
 Target speaking and listening as well as Language
 Include Literacy in History/Social Studies,
Science, and Technical Subjects (all other
content areas)
Literacy in Other Content Areas
There is shared responsibility for
students’ literacy development—
there are reading and writing
literacy standards for ALL content
areas K-12 (in addition to content
area expectations already in
place).
ELA Shifts
• Shift 1: K-5 Balancing Informational and
Literary Texts
• Shift 2: 6-12 Knowledge in the Content Areas
• Shift 3: Staircase of Complexity
• Shift 4: Text-based Answers
• Shift 5: Writing from Sources
• Shift 6: Academic Vocabulary
Breakdown of Text
Grade Level
Literature
4th
8th
12th
50
45
30
Informational
Text
50
55
70
Informational Text: Science, Social Studies, Health, Directions, Manuals, Forms,
Digital Sources, Biographies, Memoirs, Journals, Graphs, Maps, Charts, Essays,
Speeches, Opinion Pieces, etc.
Breakdown of Writing
Grade
Level
4th
8th
12th
Persuade
Explain
30
35
40
35
35
40
Personal
Narrative
35
30
20
Mathematics Instructional Changes
 Integrate Standards for Mathematical Practice
into instruction and assessment
 Focus instruction on “big ideas” that progress
from year to year and provide mathematical
coherence
 Build number concepts in grades K-5 to deepen
understanding and application of math in grades
6-12
 Incorporate significant algebra, geometry, and
probability and statistics in grades 6-8
 Emphasize mathematical “modeling” in high
school to ensure rigor, relevance, and college and
career readiness
Mathematics Shift
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Shift 1: Focus
Shift 2: Coherence
Shift 3: College and Career Readiness
Shift 4: Mathematical Processes
Shift 5: Application
Shift 6: Balanced Emphasis
Math Domains
at a Glance by Grade Level
Assessment for MCCS
• Montana’s participating in an assessment consortium called SBAC (Smarter
Balance Assessment Consortium)
• Summative assessment (required, provided by state, replaces MontCAS)
• Interim assessment (optional, for a fee—probably $7 per student)
• Formative assessments
(process tools and resources—not a test, optional)
More info. at: www.k12.wa.us/smarter/
Transition from CRT to SBAC
2011-12 through 2013-2014 the MontCAS will:
 Use the current standards and reporting system
 Progressively align content with the MCCS
 Implement test questions to align with the MCCS
 Provide released field test items aligned to MCCS
***Grade levels assessed will be 3rd-8th and 11th ***
*Field test items will appear, but will not be counted*
Ok…….So Now What??
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What can you do tomorrow? (2011)
What can you do this year? (2011-2012)
What can you do next year? (2012-2013)
What can you do in 2013-2014?
What can you do in 2014-2015
(assessment target in the Spring)?
Objectives
• Create an awareness of MCCS (Montana
Common Core Standards).
• Understand terminology and structure
associated with MCCS.
• Identify expectations of ELA, Math, and other
Content Areas regarding MCCS.
• Begin planning for alignment, implementation,
and assessment of MCCS.
Questions ? ? ?
Comments . . . . . . .
Concerns ! ! ! !
Other Resources
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www.nwmteducationalcoop.org
www.opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/Index.html#gpm1_7
www.pta.org/4446.htm
YouTube: Hunt Institute Videos
www.k12.wa.us/smarter/
www.wmcspd.org
Pearson webinars (ask to be sent them)
– Complex text
– Sputnik moment