Transcript Getting to the CORE of the Common Core State Standards

Getting to the
of the Common Core State Standards
Presented by:
Glenn Kershner – Principal of MTES and
Keira Scussa – Director of Curriculum and Instruction
February 24, 2015
Welcome ~
Session
First
Red Folder
Blue Folder
Overview of Common Core
Second
ELA Presentation
Room B-225
Math Presentation
Room B-208
Third
Math Presentation
Room B-208
ELA Presentation
Room B-225
*Parents are welcome to return to the library to explore the PARCC practice tests
with the help of some MTES faculty members.
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
• Set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and
English language arts/literacy (ELA).
• Learning goals outline what a student should know and be able
to do at the end of each grade.
• Were created to ensure that all students graduate from high
school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in
college, career, and life, regardless of where they live.
 Forty-three states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense
Education Activity (DoDEA) have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common
Core.
Why do we need the Common Core?
● Disparity in standards across the states
● “Global” - no longer neighborhood competition
● For many young people, high school wasn’t preparing them
for college or careers.
Freshman Remediation Rates, NJ County Colleges, 2011
Atlantic Cape
68%
Middlesex
79%
Bergen
68%
Morris
72%
Burlington
66%
Ocean
62%
Camden
74%
Passaic
81%
Cumberland
63%
Raritan
69%
Essex
82%
Salem
57%
Gloucester
63%
Sussex
60%
Hudson
92%
Union
58%
Mercer
60%
Warren
73%
Rutgers 22%
Why are the CCSS important?
➢ Prepare students with knowledge and skills to succeed in
college and career
➢ Ensure consistent expectations across participating states.
➢ Provide educators, parents, and students with clear, focused
grade level expectations.
History of the CCSS
➔ Beginning in the spring of 2009, Governors and state commissioners of education
from 48 states, 2 territories, and the District of Columbia committed to developing
a common core of state K-12 English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics
standards.
➔ The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) was a state-led effort
coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of
Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). www.corestandards.org
➔ New Jersey adopted the CCSS in June of 2010 with full implementation for all
public schools in 2013-2014 school year
CCSS Design
Building on the strength of current state standards, the CCSS are
designed to be:
❖ Focused, coherent, clear, and rigorous
❖ Internationally benchmarked
❖ Anchored in “college and career readiness”*
❖ Evidence and research based
*Ready for first-year credit-bearing, postsecondary coursework in mathematics and
English without the need for remediation.
Myth vs. Fact
Myth: “NJ’s high standards for student learning have been
lowered”
Fact: Clear agreement that no state would lower its academic
standards
Fact: Teachers still have flexibility and responsibility to
customize instruction to their student’s needs and abilities
Myth vs. Fact
Myth - “CCSS amount to a national curriculum for our schools”
Fact - Teachers, administrators, school boards, and communities
still decide what materials and programs will be used to meet
the standards
Key Shifts in Math
- Greater focus on fewer topics
- “Coherence”... linking topics and thinking across grades.. Building on
prior knowledge to create new knowledge and understanding
- “Rigor” … not defined by making math harder or by introducing
topics earlier – it refers to a deep, authentic, and thorough command
of math concepts
- “Procedural skill and fluency”… mastery of math facts!
- “Application”… connection of math to the world around them and
ability to apply skills
Key Shifts in ELA - English Language Arts
Reading ~
★ provides a balance of literature (fiction) and informational
texts (non-fiction) to reflect “college and career ready”
expectations.
★ greater focus on text complexity
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text dependent questions
evidenced-based responses
Key Shifts in ELA - English Language Arts
Writing ~
★ emphasis on argument (persuasive) and
informative/explanatory (research) writing
★ emphasis on writing about sources or using evidence to
inform an argument.
Initiatives for Student Achievement
Professional Development/Grade Level Articulation
Meetings Focused on:
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Grade Level Articulation Meetings
Unpacking the PARCC
Writing Close Reading Protocols
Revising Journeys Framework
Modeling Demo Lessons
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Infusing questioning progressions
Training on utilizing tech as instr. tool
Implementation of WriteSteps program
Analyzing Data to inform instruction
Shared in-services with Southampton
What is the PARCC?
The Partnership for Assessment of College and Careers
(PARCC) is a group of states working together to
develop a common set of computer-based K-12
assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and
Math linked to the new, more rigorous Common Core
State Standards (CCSS).
Using Data to Inform Instruction
Field Trip!
Take this opportunity to become more familiar with the
wonderful instructional practices being implemented in our
classrooms.