The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed through a state-led national initiative to establish consistent and clear education standards for English language arts and mathematics that would better prepare American students for success in college, career, and the competitive global economy.
3 Key Ideas for Parents about the Common Core
SUPPORTING THE COMMON CORE AT HOME
1. Ask “why” when children tell you they want something or want to do something.
2. Use the word “because” after “no” or “not tonight.”
3. Communicate reasons- them to you and you to them.
4. Encourage questions and explore answers.
5. Explain and discuss age appropriate issues or problems in your house, neighborhood and community. Brainstorm solutions.
6. Compare how things are alike and different (ie: books, games, movies, food)
7. Look for patterns.
8. Describe and categorize things.
9. Tell your children what you value and why.
10. Encourage and validate opinions.
(adapted from www.helloliteracy.blogspot.com 2013)
3 Key Ideas for Parents about the Common Core
- Thinking Deeply- The Common Core emphasizes critical thinking. It requires students to analyze more, discuss more, evaluate more, justify more and explain their thinking and understanding, especially in writing.
- Integrating Learning-The Common Core emphasizes learning across disciplines (reading and writing in math, social studies and science etc…) Students spend more time working together.
- Showing How They Know- The Common Core emphasizes proof and evidence of understanding.
SUPPORTING THE COMMON CORE AT HOME
1. Ask “why” when children tell you they want something or want to do something.
2. Use the word “because” after “no” or “not tonight.”
3. Communicate reasons- them to you and you to them.
4. Encourage questions and explore answers.
5. Explain and discuss age appropriate issues or problems in your house, neighborhood and community. Brainstorm solutions.
6. Compare how things are alike and different (ie: books, games, movies, food)
7. Look for patterns.
8. Describe and categorize things.
9. Tell your children what you value and why.
10. Encourage and validate opinions.
(adapted from www.helloliteracy.blogspot.com 2013)