Content Analysis of Common Core State Standards: Initial Findings Webex: September 20, 2010

CCSSO Objectives for Webex Increase knowledge of Common Core Understand SEC content analysis method and 2-dimensional framework Recognize potential uses of alignment method and data Help states with steps to implement Common Core

Sponsors/Organizers: Content Analysis & Webex Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) SCASS– States, Research & PD consultants, CCSSO Common Core State Standards project at CCSSO. Measures of Enacted Curriculum, (SEC-Online) Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Panel for Webex Keith Gayler, CCSSO-Common Core (illness) Andrew Porter, Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Education Mary Knuck, Standards Director, Arizona Department of Education John Smithson, Project Director, Wisconsin Center for Education Research Rolf Blank, CCSSO Research, Indicators Joe Crawford, CCSSO SCASS

Alignment as a Systemic Tool Classroom Content

Surveys of Enacted Curriculum A neutral content grid with cognitive demand The intended curriculum: State content standards— What students should learn The enacted curriculum: What teachers teach The learned curriculum: Student outcomes based on school learning The assessed curriculum: State (and other) assessments— tested learning

English Language Arts & Reading The SEC Data-set SUMMARY MEASURES ContentPracticeClimateProf. Dev./// Science Instructional Content Instr. Activities Tchr. Char./Opinions/Beliefs Professional Development Mathematics Social Studies

How are SEC Data Collected? Content Analysis using SEC Content Framework and descriptive language –Trained teams of subject specialists Classroom instruction time/emphasis by teachers using web-based survey with same framework

SEC Content Analysis of Common Core Standards –Why? For States, Research and Validity Questions can be addressed: 1.What are the gaps between current state standards and Common Core? a)Main topics by grade and sub-topics b)Cognitive demand (expectations for learning) by topic 2.What is the extent of alignment of standards to state assessments, NAEP, international assessments? 3.What is the fidelity of classroom instruction to standards?

SEC Analysis of Common Core Standards  18 Chiefs sent specialists plus experiences analysts (35 total) to conduct the analysis/ coding of Common Core Standards to SEC frameworks –July 2010  Training and analysis process led by CCSSO and WCER in 2.5 day meeting  Data entered into SEC online database and reporting system—   Currently available for viewing/use–

SEC Content Languages TWO DIMENSIONS OF CONTENT Topics What students should know And… Expectations for student performance Be Able to Do

SEC Content Taxonomy Topics List

Student Performance Expectations

Adding relative emphasis yields 3-D descriptions

The Content Analysis Process Coding Teams of 3-5 Content Experts Independent Coding by each Analyst w/ Group Discussion Goal for Process: Generalizability not Inter-rater Reliability Should not be necessary to discuss every item – flag items for discussion

Examples of SEC analysis & reporting Classroom instruction by State Standards Common Core by State Standards Classroom Instruction by Common Core Common Core by State Assessments Common Core by National professional standards

Gr. 8 ELAR: Coarse Grain ComparisonState BCCSS

Topic Coverage Gr. 8 ELAR State B / CCSS Performance Expectations Gr. 8 ELAR State B / CCSS State B

State B CCSS Gr. 8 ELAR Fine Grain: Comprehension

Gr. 8 MATH: Coarse Grain Description State ACCSS

Topic Coverage Gr. 8 Math State A / CCSS Performance Expectations Gr. 8 Math State A / CCSS State A

Gr. 8 MATH Fine Grain: Basic Algebra State ACCSS

Alignment to CCSS across States

Gr. 4 NAEPGr.4 CCSS Gr. 4 MATH Coarse Grain

Gr. 8 NAEPGr.8 CCSS Gr. 8 MATH Coarse Grain

Bringing Instruction Into Focus The The SEC Content Languages are used by teachers to report on content coverage. Instructional content coverage can be compared to Standards in order to see the extent to which standards-based content is or is not being covered in the classroom. Teachers can use this information to inform instructional content decisions. The information can be used by curriculum leaders for needs assessment, and planning curriculum design.

Gr. 8 Instr. (State H) Gr. 8 CCSS Gr. 8 Instr. (State H) Gr. 8 CCSS Bringing ELAR Instruction Into Focus

Bringing MATH Instruction Into Focus Gr. 8 Instr. (State H) Gr. 8 CCSSGr. 8 Instr. (State H) Gr. 8 CCSS

Wrap-Up: How to use this tool and method with Common Core CCSSO will: Work with states in the SEC SCASS collaborative– a) CCSS analysis, b) PD strategies, materials c) identify state needs d) longitudinal data to measure effects States can: Access SEConline.org / Content analysis-- 27 states have SEC content analysis data to compare to Common Core WCER will: Provide research and analysis support, esp. content analysis of current standards, teacher survey data Key Questions for all: What are the instructional and curriculum methods that will be needed with Common Core? How can states work together on identifying needs and strategies?

Your Questions Clarifications ? How to use SEC tool? Assists with your Common Core implementation?

Contact Information

Gr. 8 ELAR Fine Grain: Language Study State BCCSS

Gr. 8 MATH Fine Grain: Geometric Concepts State ACCSS

Middle grades Math teaching by Standards (.49)

Content Maps