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How about Common Core Standards?
The draft Common Core Standards have been released.
The article in the New York times states:
"Supporters of the project led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers hope the lists of things kids should learn at each grade level will replace a patchwork of systems across the country."
"The effort is expected to lead to standardization of textbooks and testing and make learning easier for students who move from state to state."
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/10/us/AP-US-Schools-Standards.html
What do YOU think? Will this make life easier for teachers and students? Or make for even more emphasis on tests?
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Common Core Standards Discussion in Southern CA
Hi There!
In Orange County (CA) we have a GREAT Conference to discuss the CA expectations from the Common Core Standards with Dr. Bill Daggett!
The Sessions are August 11, 2010 and more information and registration is available at Orange County Department of Education
All are welcome but seats are limited!
Can't wait to see more discussion on this!
If you need a standard for
If you need a standard for teaching the Addition Facts, go to the freedown site at www.123math.ca
There is a complaint, which I
There is a complaint, which I have not investigated to know if it is valid or not, that the common core standards have essentially been developed by textbook companies in order to reduce their operating costs (they can spend less time developing their textbooks and workbooks).
I am worried a bit about the increase in standardization overall, as I see top-down control of the school system to be a bit of a problem in terms of individual teacher innovation, and the ability of schools to respond flexibly to the needs of students.