Common Core for Parents
The common core state standards will be fully implemented in the 2013-2014 school year. These new standards make for a more rigorous learning in the classroom where teachers are able to delve deeper into each standard and concept previously taught. It also allows teachers to integrate different subjects together. For example, while working on a reading standard during reading time we may also be working on a science standard if we are reading on a scientific topic. Common Core standards are also a better way to prepare students to be ready for life outside of high school. It is being implemented this coming school year by the majority of the states. There are much more benefits to using Common Core standards and I highly encourage you to visit the resources provided below to learn more about Common Core.
Students will still be taking the FCAT test for the 2013-14 school year. However, in the 2014-2015 school year the test will be changing to better fit Common Core standards. Most likely they will be taking the PARCC exam, but there has been debate within the district of whether or not to adopt this new technology based testing. Please contact me if you would like to chat about Common Core!
*Below is a helpful website for more information about Common Core. There is also a link to a PDF document with more information.
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/parents-guide-to-common-core-standards/
Students will still be taking the FCAT test for the 2013-14 school year. However, in the 2014-2015 school year the test will be changing to better fit Common Core standards. Most likely they will be taking the PARCC exam, but there has been debate within the district of whether or not to adopt this new technology based testing. Please contact me if you would like to chat about Common Core!
*Below is a helpful website for more information about Common Core. There is also a link to a PDF document with more information.
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/parents-guide-to-common-core-standards/
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