Three-Minute Video Explaining the Common Core State Standards

This three-minute video explains how the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond.

Three-Minute Video Explaining the Common Core State Standards from CGCS Video Maker on Vimeo.

Shifts in Focus & Coherence

Mathematics topics intended at each grade
by at least two-thirds of A+ countries (on left)

 

Mathematics topics intended at each grade by at least two-thirds of 21 U.S. states (on right)












The standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:

• Are aligned with college and work expectations;
• Are clear, understandable and consistent;
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
• Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
• Are evidence-based.

Work to Date

Creating a K-12 Aligned Curriculum

      



 94% agree that PPS should have a k-12 CCSS aligned curriculum that includes common standards, PD, Year-end Benchmarks, Assessments and Materials.

Upcoming Math Days

World Maths Day





Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.
Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits passed its decimal. As an irrational and transcendental number, it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. While only a handful of digits are needed for typical calculations, Pi’s infinite nature makes it a fun challenge to memorize, and to computationally calculate more and more digits.

Problem Solving:at the Heart of the Common Core

Reminder to all K-12 Teachers of Mathematics,

Before you take your winter break, make your plans to attend this March Professional Development opportunity to recharge your mathematical tool belt.  This full-day Conference for K-12 teachers will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Rhode Island College.  The 2013 conference theme is, "Problem Solving: at the Heart of the Common Core."
Joseph Malkevitch, from York College (CUNY) will present both a keynote talk, "Need a Fairness Expert? Who Do You Call?" and a follow-up workshop in the afternoon.  A 1-page Program-At-A-Glance is attached along with the full program for the day which contains descriptions of all sessions in each of the grade level strands of K-5, 4-6, 6-8, 7-12 & 9-12.

The conference fee of $32 covers all conference expenses including morning refreshments and lunch with your colleagues.
Details, a conference flyer and registration information are posted at: http://www.trworkbench.com/stem/mar16conf

For additional information contact: ristem@ric.edu<mailto:ristem@ric.edu>.

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