Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) [2011]

Why Common Core?
The COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
Preparation: The standards are college- and career-ready.
Competition: The standards are internationally benchmarked, ensuring our students are globally competitive.
Equity: Expectations are consistent for all and not dependent on a student's zip code.
Clarity: The standards are focused, coherent, and clear.
Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts.
Georgia's highly respected and internationally benchmarked GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (GPS) exemplify the rigor and complexity of Common Core Standards, allowing for ease of transition between GPS and CCGPS.
Dr. John D. Barge State School Superintendent 2066 Twin Towers East 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334

Implementing Common Core GPS Georgia's Next Steps

Superintendent Barge and staff will present an overview of the COMMON CORE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
September 21, 2011, from 3-4 pm on GPB TV
Streaming live via Georgia Public Broadcasting 2012:

English Language Arts

(ELA)

DATE

10 - 12 2 - 4 A.M. P.M.

Jan 25 K

Jan 31 2

7

Feb 1

4 11 /12

Feb 15 9/10 5

Feb 29 6

3

Mar 14 8

1

ELA 6-12 Literacy

May 1 6-8 9-12
ELA Literacy in Social Studies/History
May 2 9-12 6-8

ELA Literacy in Science

May 8 6-8 9-12
ELA Literacy in Technical Subjects
May 9 9-12 6-8

Mathematics

DATE Feb 2

10 - 12 2 - 4 A.M. P.M.

K

6

Feb 7

1

7

Feb 16 2

8

Feb 28 3

9

Mar 1

4

10

Mar 6

5

11

Mar 13 9

10

Mar 15 TBD 11

Live broadcasts and archived productions may be accessed here:
gpb.org/education/ common-core

Archived productions available 24 hours after broadcast

Projected Assessment Timeline

2012-2013 School Year 20142015 School Year

Begin Incorporation of CCGPS into Current State
Assessments
Begin Implementation of Common Assessments

For additional information visit the Georgia Department of Education website at http://www.gadoe.org/CCGPS.aspx

COMMON CORE GEORGIA
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (CCGPS)
Providing Georgia's students with the competencies
necessary for success in the global marketplace
"Making Education Work for All Georgians"
Dr. John D. Barge State School Superintendent

English Language Arts
CCGPS anchored by College and Career Readiness Standards Anchor Strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language Integrated media and technology

READING:
A progressive development of reading comprehension ensures students gain more from what they read
An emphasis on text complexity and sophistication in grade level texts promote necessary rigor.
WRITING:
Focuses on composing a range of different writings:
Argumentative/opinion pieces Informative/explanatory writings Narrative texts Research projects (short as well
as sustained inquiry)

Infuses use of technology in creation, refinement, and collaboration on writing
Includes an appendix of writing samples illustrating criteria required to meet the standards
SPEAKING AND LISTENING:
Focuses on speaking and listening in a range of settings, both formal and informal academic, small-group, whole-class discussions
Emphasizes effective communication practices

Requires interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats
LANGUAGE:
Includes conventions for writing and speaking
Highlights the importance of vocabulary acquisition through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading
Requires vocabulary to be addressed in context of reading, writing, speaking and listening

Mathematics

Understanding of core concepts
STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Reason abstractly and quantitatively Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others Model with mathematics Use appropriate tools strategically Attend to precision Look for and make use of structure Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Fluency with core skills Tasks promote conceptual development and meaningful learning
STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL CONTENT:
K-5: Develop a strong concrete-toconceptual foundation in number and operations, including fractions and decimals
6-8: Develop a robust understanding of algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics
High School: Apply mathematics and mathematical ways of thinking in novel situations, as college students and employees are regularly called upon to do