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Common Core State Standards Initiative
Common Core State Standards InitiativeHistory and Context
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Failed efforts at national standards and tests by Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton
NCLB has underscored extreme – and indefensible – differences in proficiency standards among states
Global economic competition and interest in international benchmarking has fueled demand for national standards among business leaders, governors and state education leaders
Nobody wants the federal government to develop standards and tests
American Diploma Project Network had demonstrated the feasibility of a state-led approach to common standards and assessments
The ADP Network: 35 States Working to Improve Postsecondary Preparation
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ADP Research Documents an Expectations Gap
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In many states, students can earn a high school diploma without the skills necessary for success in
college and careers.
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What students are typically expected to
know at the end of high school, as defined by
state standards, required curriculum and assessments
The knowledge and skills demanded by
postsecondary and employers for successful
first-year students and new employees.
RESULT
The College- and Career-Ready Policy Agenda
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31 States Have Adopted College- and Career-Ready Standards
6Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2010
Though each state defined its own standards, there is a clear core of common expectations among them
21 States and DC Require a College- and Career-Ready Diploma
7Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2010
15 ADP States Developed a Common Algebra II End of Course Exam That Measures Readiness for College Algebra
8Source:
ID
AZ
UT
MT
WY
NM
CO
AL
SC
KY
INOH
NC
SD
KS
NE
MN
WI
IA
IL
MO
AR
MS
OK
ND
OR
CA NV
WA
TX
PA
VA
NY
CT
WV MD
NJ
VTNH
DE
RI
HI
GA
FL
ME
MI
LA
AK
DC
Defining College & Career Readiness
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College includes any education beyond high school leading to a postsecondary credential
Careers of interest provide a family-sustaining wage and pathways to advancement….and typically require education or training beyond high school
College-ready means prepared to enter and succeed in entry-level credit-bearing courses without remediation
Research by conducted by ADP and independently by ACT found preparation for college or workforce training programs required comparable levels of skills in reading and mathematics
Types of evidence used to define college ready knowledge and skills
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Relationship between performance on skills measured by ACT and SAT, and success in first year courses
Analysis of syllabi in first year credit bearing math courses (college algebra)
Curriculum Surveys – what is taught in first year courses
Surveys of college faculty – what skills they think are most essential for success in the first year course they teach
Focus groups with college and high school faculty
Examination of college level work
Process and Timeline
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Core writing teams in English Language Arts and Mathematics
External and state feedback teams provided on-going feedback to writing teams throughout the process
Draft College- and Career-Ready standards released for public comment October 2009
Draft K-12 standards released for public comment on March 10, 2010
Validation Committee of leading experts reviews standards
Revisions being made in response to feedback
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Overview of Draft High School Mathematics Standards
The high school mathematics standards:
Are organized around five conceptual categories: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability
Call on students to practice applying mathematical ways of thinking to real world issues and challenges
Require students to develop a depth of understanding and ability to apply mathematics to novel situations, as college students and employees regularly are called to do
Emphasize mathematical modeling, the use of mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations, understand them better, and improve decisions
Include standards that are beyond the college and career readiness level but are necessary for STEM careers.
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Overview of Draft Writing Strand
Writing
Expect students to compose arguments and opinions, informative/explanatory pieces, and narrative texts
Focus on the use of reason and evidence to substantiate an argument or claim
Emphasize ability to conduct research—short projects and sustained inquiry
Require students to incorporate technology as they create, refine, and collaborate on writing
Include student writing samples that illustrate the criteria required to meet the standards (See Appendix C)
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Overview of Draft Reading Strand
Reading
Key Ideas and Details: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make logical inferences from it
Craft and Structure: Assess how point of view or purposes shapes the content and style of a text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Synthesize and apply information presented in diverse ways (e.g., through words, images, graphs, and video) in print and digital sources in order to solve problems, answer questions
Range and Complexity: Read complex texts independently, proficiently and fluently, sustaining concentration, monitoring comprehension, and when useful, rereading
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Overview of Speaking and Listening Strand
Speaking and Listening
Focus on speaking and listening in a range of settings, both formal and informal—academic, small-group, whole-class discussions
Emphasize effective communication practices
Require interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats
Media and Technology are integrated throughout the standards.
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Overview of Draft Reading Standards for History/Social Studies
Reading Standards for History/Social Studies
Key Ideas and Detail: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources
Craft and Structure: Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate information from diverse primary and secondary sources into a coherent understanding of an idea or event
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Overview of Draft Reading Standards for Science
Reading Standards for Science
Key Ideas and Detail: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of scientific and technical texts
Craft and Structure: Analyze the scope and purpose of an experiment or explanation and determine which issues remain unresolved or uncertain
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Synthesize information in different formats by representing complex information in a text in graphical form (e.g., a table or chart) or translating a graphic or equation into words
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Common Core State Standards Initiative: Next Steps
State Adoption
Final standards released end of May
Governing body, process and timing of formal consideration for adoption varies by state
Federal incentives for state adoption
• Race to the Top State Grants – incentive for states to commit to adopt Common Core by end of 2010
• Race to the Top Common Assessment Consortium grants – requirement that participating states adopt Common Core by end of 2011
Postsecondary institutions and systems should participate in state decision making
• If a student meets the college- and career-ready standards, will he/she be prepared to succeed in entry-level credit bearing courses?
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Common Core State Standards Initiative: Next Steps
Development of Common Assessment Aligned to Common Core Standards
Race to the Top Common Assessment Grants
• Likely to award two multi-state consortia each $150 million to develop common assessments aligned to common core standards
• Will include high school level exams that assess whether a student has meet college-ready standards
– Intent is that postsecondary institutions will use results of assessments as part of determination of placement into credit-bearing vs. remedial course
• Postsecondary institutions and systems in each participating state must be closely involved in the development of the assessments for this to work
Model is Early Assessment Program developed jointly by CSU and California Department of Education
• High School juniors who score high enough are notified they will be placed into credit bearing course
Benefits to Higher Education of Common Standards and Assessments
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Improved preparation of incoming students – from all states
Better information about the preparation of incoming students
Reduced remediation rates
Increased degree attainment rates
Clear guidance for teacher preparation programs regarding content and skills teacher at each grade must be prepared to teach
Common Core State Standards Initiative