Why is Georgia Making the change to CCGPS?
Why do we need common standards? Why now? Disparate standards Different skills Global competition Preparation for career/college
Why is This Important for Students, Teachers, and Parents? College and work readiness Consistent expectations across the nation.
Key Features of the Standards Rigorous content with application Evidence and research Internationally benchmarked
ELA Shifts o Complex texts, quality, range o Evidence that reading is anchored in the college and career readiness (CCR) standards. o Rich reading of literature as well as extensive reading in science, history/social studies, and other disciplines.
Informational Text (increased importance in Common Core) Grade Level Percent of GPS Curriculum Percent of Common Core Curriculum 3 rd th th th 3070
Mathematics Shifts o Focus strongly where the Standards focus o Coherence: Think across grades, and link to major topics within grades o Rigor: Require fluency, application, and deep understanding
Common Core for Mathematics Standards for Mathematical Content K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain 9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories Standards for Mathematical Practice Describe mathematical “habits of mind” Offer standards for mathematical proficiency: reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement Connect with content standards in each grade
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) 10
PARCC Timeline 11 SY Development begins SY First year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection SY Second year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection SY Full administration of PARCC assessments SY Launch and design phase Summer 2015 Set achievement levels, including college-ready performance levels
Additional Resources Forsyth County Schools link to Parent CCGPS information PTA Parent’s Guide to Student Success National PTA hosted a webinar for PTA presidents and other PTA leaders to learn more about the Guide and the Common Core State Standards. An archived version of this webinar is available online.