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.
Projected Assessment Timeline
2012-2013 School Year
Begin incorporation of CCGPS into current state assessments
2014-2015 Begin implementation of School Year common assessments
June 27, 2012
Common Core GPS Resources
http://www.GeorgiaStandards.org
Step-by-Step Directions to CCGPS Resources
From the GaDOE website, select GeorgiaStandards.org, located at the bottom of page (or go directly to georgiastandards.org from your browser).
Select the "Common Core GPS" tab.
On the left side of the page, in a box entitled "Browse Common Core," select from the following areas: English Language Arts; Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects; Mathematics; or CCGPS GPB Professional Learning Sessions.
From the English Language Arts or Mathematics landing pages, select from the following grade bands: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 or Text Complexity Rubrics Template (ELA).
From the grade band pages located in the box on the right, select the appropriate grade level standards. (Click on the "+" to expand menu.)
For Webinar sessions and other resources, select from the English Language Arts or Mathematics pages.
For additional information visit the Georgia Department of Education website at
http://www.gadoe.org/CCGPS.aspx
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English Language Arts
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards Grade Level Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language Literacy Standards in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
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 promotes necessary rigor
WRITING:
Focuses on composing different types of writing:
Argumentative/opinion pieces Informative/explanatory writings Narrative texts Research projects (brief as well as
sustained inquiry)
Infuses use of technology in creation, refinement, and collaboration in 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
Conceptual Development
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
Mathematics
Fluency with Core Skills
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