Common Core StandardsGrades K-5

Presented by:Anthony Scotto

Director of Curriculum & InstructionJanuary 15, 2013

Mission Statement(taken from corestandards.org)

O The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.

O The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.

O With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

Why the Change??O Ensure all students (no matter where

they live) are prepared for college and career.

O Provide clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers.

O Clearer “roadmap” for learning.

6 Shifts in ELA/LiteracyO Read as much non fiction as

fiction;O Learn about the world by

reading;O Read more challenging material

closely;O Discuss reading using evidence;O Write non-fiction using evidence;O Increase academic vocabulary.

6 Shifts in MathematicsO Focus: learn more about fewer,

key topics;O Build skills within and across

grades;O Develop speed and accuracy;O Really know it, Really do it;O Use it in the real world;O Think fast AND solve problems.

Student/Parent Rolewith English Language Arts

Students must…O Read more non-fiction.O Get “smart” in science

and social studies through reading.

O Handle frustration and keep pushing.

O Discuss what the author is “up to.”

O Write well.

Parents can…O Supply more non-

fiction text.O Find books that

explain.O Read challenging

material with them.O Talk about the text.O Encourage writing

at home.

Remember to…O Talk to your children…O Read to your children…O Listen to your children…O Sing with your children…O Make up silly rhymes and word

games with your children.

Student/Parent Rolewith Mathematics

Students must…O Spend more time on

fewer topics.O Keep building on

learning year after year.

O Develop speed and accuracy.

O Talk about why the math works.

O Apply math in real world situations.

Parents can…O Know what the priority work is

for your child for their grade level.

O Be aware of what your child struggled with last year and how that will affect learning this year.

O Push their child to know/memorize basic math facts.

O Notice whether your child really knows why the answer is what it is.

O Ask your child to do the math that comes up in your daily life.

K-5 Required FluenciesGrade Required Fluency

K Add/subtract within 5

1 Add/subtract within 10

2 Add/subtract within 20Add/subtract within 100 (pencil & paper)

3 Multiply/divide within 100Add/subtract within 1,000

4 Add/subtract within 1,000,000

5 Multi-digit multiplication

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