“Coffee, Tea and

Common Core”

Ellen AuchenpaughAcademic Coach

Clarkdale Elementary

ellen.auchenpaugh@cobbk12.org

Introductions….

Standards for English/Language Arts and Math K-12 State-led initiative, not federal government: National Governors’ Association Council for Chief State School Officers Adopted by 45 states and 3 territories Feedback from teachers, colleges, business,

civil rights groups, English language learners, students with disabilities

What is Common Core?

Knowledge and Skills –

“College and Career” Globally Competitive Consistent Expectations Collaboration Among States Gap Between High School

and College Level

Why Common Core?

Reading Foundational Reading Literary Reading Informational Language Writing Speaking and Listening

Reading and English/L.Arts

Rigor and Relevance: Reading and Writing for Today’s World

College and Career Ready - Success in Entry-Level Credit Courses - Success in Workforce Training Programs - Success in Application / Interviewing - Success in Life!

“Raising the Bar in Reading/ELA”

More Informational and Non-

Fiction texts, including artifacts and content reading

Critical Reading: citing text evidence

Common Literary Themes Text Complexity

Focus in Reading

Writing to justify thinking and

reasoning More authentic writing:

explain, persuade Writing across the curriculum Research

Focus in Writing

Speaking

Listening

Technology

Greater Focus

Conceptual Development Fluency with Core Skills Meaningful Learning

“Building a Better Foundation in

Math”

K-5: Solid Foundation in Whole Numbers (all four operations, fractions, decimals)

Process Skills

Conceptual Understanding

Problem-Solving and Problem-Based Learning

Focus in Math

Standard Algorithms:

Addition and Subtraction: Grade 4 (“carrying and borrowing”)

Long Division: Grade 6

“…but that’s not how my teacher said to do it”

County Benchmarks

Report Cards

CRCT

Assessments

Cobb School District’s website: http://www.cobbk12.org

Finding the Standards

Reading: fluency increases

comprehension Independent level books: citing text

evidence Above level books: read-alouds Non-fiction and informational Finding the theme: “It just goes to show

you that…” Math: follow the teacher’s lead….

At Home…

Questions