Introduction to the Common Core Standards for Families

Introduction to the Common Core

Standards for FamiliesSchool Name

Whittier City School District

OBJECTIVESUnderstand what is College and

Career Readiness

Become Familiar with the standards and the shifts

Discuss ways parents could support their children

Think, Pair, ShareAt your table, discuss:

What do children need to learn to be ready for college?

How can parents help?

So, what does it mean?

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College and Career Readiness

The new standards will get students ready for success in college and the workforce.

College ReadinessCollege readiness means that graduates have the skills they need to do well in college.

“College” doesn’t just mean a four-year degree. It can mean any program that leads to a degree or certificate.

Being “ready” means that students graduate from high schools with key skills in English and mathematics.

Career ReadinessCareer readiness means that high school graduates are qualified for and able to do well in long-term careers.A “career” lets graduates succeed at a profession they enjoy and earn a competitive wage.

What are the Common Core Standards?

A single set of clear standards for English language arts and mathematics

A tool to help students and parents set goals and expectations for success

Developed to ensure students are prepared to be successful in college and their careers

States that adopted the Common Core

• Balance in reading non-fiction and fiction

• Learn about the world by reading

• Read more challenging material closely

• Discuss reading using evidence

• Writing grounded in evidence

• Increase academic vocabulary

A Closer Look: ELA/Literacy Shifts

• Learn more about fewer concepts

• Build skills across grades

• Develop speed and accuracy

• Use it in the real world

• Persevere when solving challenging problems

A Closer Look: Mathematics Shifts

Parents SHOULDStudents MUST

• Read more non- fiction

• Understand how non-fiction is written and put together

• Enjoy and discuss the details of non-fiction

• Supply non-fiction texts to read

• Read non-fiction books aloud or with your child

• Have fun with non-fiction in front of your children

ELA Shift : Read as much non-fiction as fiction

Parents SHOULDStudents MUST

• Re-read and comprehend

• Read books at their comfort level and more challenging texts

• Handle frustration and keep pushing to improve

• Know what is grade level appropriate

• Provide more challenging texts their children want to read in addition to books they can read easily

• Show that challenging books are worth reading

ELA Shift : Read more complex material carefully

Parents SHOULDStudents MUST

• Find evidence to support their arguments

• Form judgments and opinions

• Discuss what the author is thinking

• Talk about texts• Ask for evidence in

everyday discussions, and disagreements

• Read aloud or read the same book as your child and discuss with evidence

ELA Shift: Discuss reading using evidence

Parents SHOULDStudents MUST

• Make arguments in writing using evidence

• Compare multiple texts in writing

• Learn to write well

• Encourage writing at home

• Write “books” together using evidence and details

ELA Shift: Write from sources

Changes you will see this yearRevised Report Cards for grades K-5

for Reading & Writing. New Reading assessments for ELA in

grades 3-8 New Math assessments in grades 6-8 Increase in technology use in

classrooms for grades K-1, 2 and 6New state assessments will be piloted

So, what can parents really do to help?

How parents can help to ensuretheir child’s success

By staying involved, informed and engaged, parents can help students be successful

There are many ways to help: Read with your children Review and discuss their homework Communicate with their teachers Attend informational meetings to learn more Learn about the standards and how they affect

your child’s education and school Look through your child’s backpack each

afternoon

Backpacks: What you should see

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Real-world examples that makes what they’re learning in English and math make more sense

Math homework that asks students to write out how they got their answer

Writing assignments that require students to use evidence instead of opinion

Books that are both fiction and non-fiction

Math homework that ask students to use different methods to solve the same problem

What works best?

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Activity: Talking to your kids about school

How do you get your child to talk about their school day?

What questions do you ask to get them to talk about their school day?

Some questions to ask your child

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What did you read and talk about in class today?

Did you learn any new words in class today? What do they mean? How do you spell them?

How did you use math today? Explain how it can help you solve everyday problems

How did you use evidence in school today? Where did you get it?

Resourceswww.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm?

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