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