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achievethecore.org / You’ve Got To Read This
Achieve the Core calls this page “You’ve Got to Read This.” An apt title, indeed. If you wanted a place to start learning about the Core, this is it.
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Making the connection: Common Core and National Educational Technology standards
Helpful post connecting CCSS with the NETS. Could go much further with this as a launching point. via @HPTeachExchange
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Check out this collection of 30+ short videos from the Hunt Institute. Quick overviews of portions of the Core.
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Real-world math problems are everywhere | Sine of the Times
The idea of doing “real world” problems in math class is not a new one. But, as this post from an excellent math blog (with a great name) explains, maybe the shift to the Common Core will help make this idea more of a reality, instead of just something teachers say they want to do.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Common Core State Standards
Some videos from Align, Assess, Achieve that answer common questions about the Common Core state standards.
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Classroom Sneak Peek – Mathematical Practice #8 | All Things Common Core
At All Things Common Core, they have taken a tour of the 8 standards of mathematical practice that are embedded within the CCSS. This post details #8, but has links to the other 7. They’re thoughtful, practical, and worth checking out.
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Common Core: Six Fundamental Shifts « Critical Thinking « Critical Thinking Works
This post gives a great overview of the shifts that are expected from the CCSS. Paying attention to these as you move forward will be critical. For us, a big shift will be the elementary level expectations of a balance between literary and informational text.
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I appreciate the critical analysis Dr. Fryer provides in this article. There is so much to think about when it comes to the Core. Blind buy-in won’t work, nor will vehement opposition. Let’s look at all sides and move forward in a way that best suits students. Dr. Fryer is correct, this should NOT include huge emphasis on high stakes testing.
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It’s important to consider all viewpoints when looking at the CCSS. This article takes a critical look at the fact that, according to one survey, so many teachers feel “prepared,” while other surveys indicate otherwise.
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Taking the #CommonCore to Twitter > The Future of Teaching
Twitter can be a great resource for educators working on the Common Core. This article reviews a recent #teaching2030 chat (an awesome chat to follow). The topic was the CCSS. Using social media to connect and collaborate as we move forward toward full implementation is a great idea. Please follow and use the #CCchat hashtag for even more Common Core resources.
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Standards Correlations | Facing the Future
I learned about this site from Eric Sheninger’s blog, A Principal’s Reflections. It allows you to search Facing the Future’s resources by Common Core State Standards. Great potential here when it comes to integrating global education into the Common Core.
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