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What are the Common Core State Standards?

 

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of expectations that outline what students should be learning in English/language arts and mathematics at each grade level (K-12).  These expectations have been “benchmarked” against international student learning standards.

 

What is the goal of the CCSS?

 

The goal of the CCSS is to make sure that all students are college and career ready.

 

Do the standards tell teachers how to teach?

 

No.  The CCSS do not tell teachers how to teach; they outline the skills that all students need to master to be college and career ready when they graduate high school.

 

Why were the CCSS created?

 

The CCSS were designed to provide a single set of research-based, internationally benchmarked standards that will ensure that all students nationwide have access to the same rigorous academic content.

 

How will student progress in meeting the standards be measured?

 

Students in grades 3-12 will take an online, computer-based test, called the Smarter Balanced Assessment.  You can take a sample test available on the Smarter Balanced website:  http://www.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3683

 

Where can I get a list of the CCSS?

 

You can find a complete listing of the standards as well as more information about Common Core on the California Department of Education website:  http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/   

 

AUSD Common Core resources for parents: 

 

AUSD Common Core Webpage:

http://goo.gl/MYL1XS

 

AUSD Common Core Facebook Page:  

https://www.facebook.com/AUSDCC

 

AUSD Common Core Resources Virtual Tour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnmquxCE5o