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