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Providing Georgia’s studentswith the competencies
necessary for success in theglobal marketplace
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
Dr. John D. BargeState School Superintendent
Why Common Core?The COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDSINITIATIVE (CCSSI) is a state-led effortcoordinated by the National GovernorsAssociation (NGA) and the Council ofChief State School Officers (CCSSO).
Preparation: The standards are collegeand career ready.
Competition: The standards areinternationally benchmarked, ensuringour students are globally competitive.
Equity: Expectations are consistent forall – and not dependent on a student’szip code.
Clarity: The standards are focused,coherent, and clear.
Collaboration: The standards create afoundation to work collaborativelyacross states and districts.
Georgia’s highly respected andinternationally benchmarked GEORGIAPERFORMANCE STANDARDS (GPS)exemplify the rigor and complexity ofCommon Core Standards, allowing forease of transition between GPS andCCGPS.
Dr. John D. BargeState School Superintendent2066 Twin Towers East205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30334
Common Core GPSResources
http://www.GeorgiaStandards.org
Projected Assessment Timeline
2012-2013School Year
Begin incorporation ofCCGPS into current stateassessments
2014-2015School Year
Begin implementation ofcommon assessments
For additional information visit theGeorgia Department of Education website at
http://www.gadoe.org/CCGPS.aspx
Step-by-Step Directions toCCGPS Resources
•From the GaDOE website, selectGeorgiaStandards.org, located at thebottom of page (or go directly togeorgiastandards.org from yourbrowser).
•Select the “Common Core GPS” tab.
•On the left side of the page, in a boxentitled “Browse Common Core,” selectfrom the following areas: EnglishLanguage Arts; Literacy in History/SocialStudies, Science and Technical Subjects;Mathematics; or CCGPS GPBProfessional Learning Sessions.
•From the English Language Arts orMathematics landing pages, select fromthe following grade bands: K-5, 6-8, and9-12 or Text Complexity Rubrics Template(ELA).
•From the grade band pages located inthe box on the right, select theappropriate grade level standards.(Click on the “+” to expand menu.)
•For Webinar sessions and otherresources, select from the EnglishLanguage Arts or Mathematics pages.
Curriculum and Instruction(404) 463-0934
June 27, 2012
READING:
A progressive development of readingcomprehension ensures students gain morefrom what they read
An emphasis on text complexity andsophistication in grade level texts promotesnecessary rigor
WRITING:
Focuses on composing different types ofwriting:
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 samplesillustrating criteria required to meet thestandards
SPEAKING AND LISTENING:
Focuses on speaking and listening in arange of settings, both formal andinformal – academic, small-group,whole-class discussions
Emphasizes effective communicationpractices
Requires interpretation and analysis ofmessage as presented through oral,visual, or multimodal formats
LANGUAGE:
Includes conventions for writing andspeaking
Highlights the importance ofvocabulary acquisition through a mixof conversation, direct instruction, andreading
Requires vocabulary to be addressedin context of reading, writing,speaking, and listening
Mathematics• Conceptual Development • Fluency with Core Skills • Meaningful Learning
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
STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE:
Make sense of problems and persevere insolving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Construct viable arguments and critiquethe 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 repeatedreasoning
STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL CONTENT:
K-5: Develop a strong concrete-to-conceptual foundation in number andoperations, including fractions anddecimals
6-8: Develop a robust understanding ofalgebra, geometry, probability, andstatistics
High School: Apply mathematics andmathematical ways of thinking in novelsituations, as college students andemployees are regularly called upon todo