1. Mississippi Department of Education Common Core State Standards Mathematics and English/Language Arts Mississippi Educational Technology Leaders Association Spring Meeting May 5, 2011

2. What is the CCSS Initiative? An initiative of the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) A significant and historic opportunity for states to collectively develop and adopt a core set of academic standards in Mathematics and English/Language Arts 22

3. What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? Fewer, clearer, and higher Aligned with college and work expectations Rigorous content requiring higher-order thinking and application of knowledge Evidence- and/or research-based Internationally benchmarked 33

4. CCSSO/NGA Process 44 Fall 2009 -Released draft of College/Career Readiness Standards to states and public Jan. 2010 -Released several drafts of K-12 Standards to states Feb. 2010 -Released draft K-12 Standards to the public June 2, 2010 -Released Final K-12 Standards

5. Sample from CCSS -Mathematics 5

6. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Key design considerations: Individual grade levels in K-8 Solid foundation for grades K-5 in whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals Solid foundation for grades 6-8 in geometry, algebra, and probability and statistics 6

7. Mathematics Alignment Examples CCSS Math 3 rd grade Page 23, 3.OA, #7 Fluently multiply and divide within 100. Page 24, 3.NF, #3a Understand two fractions as equivalent. 7 MS Math 4 th grade Competency 1 Objective i Recall multiplication and division facts. Competency 1 Objective f Model and identify equivalent fractions. Cont.

8. Mathematics Alignment Examples CCSS Math 4 th grade Page 31, 4.MD, #3 Apply the area formula for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. MS Math 5 th grade Competency 4 Objective c Use formula to estimate and calculate the area of a rectangle. 8

9. Alignment of CCSS for Math and MS Math Framework Initial alignment study done “in-house” and additional study done by SEDL Overall alignment is not good -Many specifics in the CCSS are addressed in the MS Math Framework but at a lower grade level(s) -Several of the MS Math Framework objectives are not mentioned in the Common Core CCSS for Math are more rigorous than the MS Math Framework 99

10. 10 Sample from CCSS English Language Arts Kindergartners:Grade 1 students:Grade 2 students: Key Ideas and Details 1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. 1.Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. 1.Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. 2. With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text 2. Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. 2. Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. 3. With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. 3. Describe the connection between two individuals, events, or pieces of information in a text. 3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. Reading Standards for Informational Text K-5 RI

11. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Key design considerations: Sections divided by Strands for K-5 and 6-12 – Reading – Writing – Speaking and Listening – Language 11

12. ELA Alignment Examples CCSS ELA 3 rd grade Page 14, RI, #1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, explicitly using the text as the basis for the answers. 12 MS ELA 3 rd grade Competency 2 Objective b, b1, b6 Analyze texts in order to identify, understand, infer, or synthesize information. -answer and generate questions -identify cause and effect as stated in text Cont.

13. ELA Alignment Examples CCSS ELA 3 rd grade Page 21, W, #5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. MS ELA 3 rd grade Competency 3 Objective a Use an appropriate composing process (e.g., planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing/sharing) to compose or edit. 13

14. Alignment of CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and MS ELA Initial alignment study done “in-house” and additional study done by SEDL Overall alignment is good -Few specifics in the CCSS are not addressed in the MS ELA Framework or not addressed at the same grade level -Many of the MS ELA Framework objectives and sub-objectives are not mentioned in the Common Core Rigor is comparable 14

15. Common Core State Standards High School 15

16. Common Core High School Mathematics CCSS Grade 8 is comparable to the current MS Algebra I course. High school standards require students to practice applying mathematical ways of thinking to real world situations. 16

17. Common Core High School Mathematics High school standards are listed in conceptual categories : -number and quantity -algebra -functions -modeling -geometry -statistics and probability 17

18. Common Core High School ELA Individual grade levels for grades 6-8 Two-year grade band for grades 9-10 Two-year grade band for grades 11-12 18

19. Common Core State Standards English Language Arts Section for grades 6-12: Literacy standards in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects 19

20. Race to the Top (RttT) Assessment Proposals The Process: Proposals were due from multi-state consortia on June 23, 2010 Awards were made in September, 2010 New Consortia tests to replace current state NCLB tests in 2014-2015 Two Comprehensive Assessment Proposals Funded:  Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)  26 states, 31 million students K-12  SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)  31 states, 21 million students K-12 Note: 12 states currently in both and 6 states in neither 20 Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

21. RttT Assessment Program Requirements Build upon shared standards for college/career readiness; Measure individual growth as well as proficiency; Measure the extent each student is on track, at each grade level tested, toward college/career readiness by high school completion, and provide information that is useful in informing: – Teaching, learning, and program improvement; – Determinations of school effectiveness; – Determinations of educator effectiveness for use in evaluations and provision of support to teachers/principals; – Determinations of individual student college/career readiness, through high school exit decisions, college course placement into credit-bearing classes, and/or college entrance. 21 Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

22. Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Received Race to the Top funds to help support states’ efforts to transition to the CCSS and assessments Formed the Assessment Design and Development Committee Established timeline Met in Dec. 2010 to begin work on test specifications Met in Feb. 2011 with content specialists and post- secondary reps 22

23. Basic PARCC Timeline 2010-2011 Development/approval of common policies/procedures 2011-2012 Initial item and task development, piloting of components 2011-2012 Development of PD resources & online platform 2012-2013 Field testing 2013-2014 Field testing 2014-2015 New summative assessments in use Summer 2015 Setting of common achievement standards 23 Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

24. PARCC – Two Types of Summative Assessments 24 FOCUSED ASSESSMENTS END OF YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT One to three tasks that assess a few “keystone” standards/topics Given at three points during the school year, near the end of quarters Results within 2 weeks to inform instruction and intervention Taken on computer, with mixed item types Scored entirely by computer for fast results Scores from both focused & end-of-yr. assessments will be combined for annual accountability score. Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

25. 25% Focused ASSESSMENT 1 ELA Math 50% Focused ASSESSMENT 2 ELA Math PARCC: Focused Assessments 1 and 2 25 In a single session/class period, students in grades 3 - 11 will: ELA: Read texts, draw evidence to form conclusions, and prepare a written analysis Math: For each of 1 or 2 essential topics (standards or clusters of standards), complete 1 to 3 constructed response tasks Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

26. Focused ASSESSMENT 4 Speaking Listening 75% Focused ASSESSMENT 3 ELA Math PARCC: Focused Assessment 3 26 Over several sessions/class periods, students will complete a project-like task that draws on a range of skills. Examples: ELA: Locate digital information, evaluate and select sources, and compose an essay or research paper Math: Perform a multi-step performance task that requires application of mathematical skills and reasoning and may require technological tools Speaking/Listening task: Conducted in classroom, not used for accountability, scored by teacher. Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

27. 90% END OF YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PARCC: End-of-Year Assessment 27 Composed of 40 to 65 questions of a range of item types including innovative technology- enhanced items to sample the full year of standards Scored by computer Will make major investment in enhanced item types Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

28. PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE CENTER: Digital library of released items, formative assessments, model curriculum frameworks, curriculum resources, student and educator tutorials and practice tests, scoring training modules, and professional development materials PARCC: Resources, Tools, Supports 28 Partnership Resource Center: Interactive Data Tool for accessing data and creating customized reports Exemplar lesson plans Formative assessment items and tasks Professional development materials regarding test administration, scoring, and use of data Online practice tests Item development portal Tools and resources developed by Partner states Optional “ready-to-use” performance tasks for K-2 Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

29. Focused ASSESSMENT 4 Speaking Listening 25% Focused ASSESSMENT 1 ELA Math 50% Focused ASSESSMENT 2 ELA Math 90% END OF YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 75% Focused ASSESSMENT 3 ELA Math PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE CENTER: Digital library of released items, formative assessments, model curriculum frameworks, curriculum resources, student and educator tutorials and practice tests, scoring training modules, and professional development materials Summative assessment for accountability Required, but not used for accountability The PARCC System 29 English Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades 3 - 11 Center for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS

30. Status of MS Implementation Working with the RESAs to provide sessions on CCSS for leadership teams followed by Train-the-Trainer sessions Participating in training sessions offered by national organizations Identifying available resources to assist districts/schools Continuing relationship with PARCC Consortium and CCSSO to allow MS to benefit from collaboration with other states 30

31. MDE Timeline for Review and Adoption March:Conducted alignment study of draft Common Core State Standards and MS frameworks June: Received SBE approval to begin APA Process Aug.:Received SBE approval (completed APA Process) June-Oct.:Conducted alignment study of final Common Core State Standards and MS frameworks Nov.-Mar.:Determining implementation and training options for 2011-12 and beyond 31

32. Preferred Implementation Scenario 32 2011-2012Grades K-2 2012-2013Grades 3-8 Math Grades 3-8 ELA 2013-2014Grades 9-12 Math Grades 9-12 ELA 2014-2015 Implementation of PARCC Assessments Development, Training, and Follow-up Activities will occur in parallel tracks across all years.

33. Next Steps for MDE Continue to meet with stakeholder groups (K-12 and IHL) to: - review findings of the alignment study (DONE) - develop a crosswalk (IN PROGRESS) - determine 9-12 courses (IN PROGRESS) Conduct regional awareness sessions & webinars (DONE) Plan work with the regional laboratories, technical assistance providers, and other groups (IN PROGRESS) Format the CCSS to reflect the structure of the MS Curriculum Frameworks (TBD) Revise/develop instructional materials (teaching strategies, resources, & assessment aids) and offer training (TBD) Determine which policies/procedures need adjustment (TBD) Plan transition to new assessments (IN PROGRESS) Continue working with PARCC to implement assessments (IN PROGRESS) 33

34. What to expect from NGA and CCSSO Developing an implementation guide Meeting with textbook publishers Developing example tasks, suggested texts, & student samples (timeline TBD) Planning to do work around birth to 5 year olds to have a seamless set of standards Working on Science and Social Studies 34

35. Proposed Training Sessions April/May, 2011 Leadership Team Training on K-12 CCSS and Assessments June/July, 2011Training of District Trainers (K-2) Fall, 2011Training of District Trainers (3-5) & Follow- up of K-2 Spring, 2012Training of District Trainers (6-8) & Follow up of 3-5 and K-2 Summer, 2012Training of District Trainers (9-12) and Follow-up of all other grades 35

36. Common Core Website List of Resources 1.Reaching Higher: the Common Core State Standards Validation Committee 2.Summary of Public Feedback for K-12 Standards 3.Summary of Public Feedback for College and Career Readiness Standards 4.Common Core State Standards Webinar (PowerPoint presentation) June 30, 2010 5.PowerPoint-March 2010 6.Common Core State Standards Criteria 36 Cont.

37. Common Core Website List of Resources 7.Common Core State Standards Considerations 8.Joint International Benchmarking Report 9.Key Points of the English Language Arts Standards 10.Key Points of the Math Standards 11.Frequently Asked Questions 12.Myths vs. Facts 37

38. MDE Contact Information Rhonda Smith Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction commoncore@mde.k12.ms.us 601-359-2586 MDE Website www.mde.k12.ms.uswww.mde.k12.ms.us (hot topics) Common Core Website http://www.corestandards.org/ 38