A large collection of free video lessons addressing Math and ELA Common Core Standards. Also includes commentary from teachers, sllides to use on interactive whiteboards, and more.
In this article, grant wiggins provides a clear explication of close reading, one of the key terms in understanding the Common Core State Standards for English language Arts. This is definitely worth a "close" read.
The Technology Integration Matrix from the Florida Center for Instructional Technology is one of the best resources available to drive better thinking on technology integration in the classroom. The matrix considers 5 levels of technology integration and 5 characteristics of the learning environment. Short videos of classroom practice in four core content areas illustrate each cell in the matrix.
Free online math practice organized by Common Core State Standards. These free modules would be excellent to use for math practice centers. Each practice quiz includes links to an instructional video and keeps track of student performance.
This article explains that the "persuasive essay" as it is typically found in schools is disappearing in the common core, but persuasive writing making evidenced-based and or logical reasoning based claims to inform, argue, or narrate.
PARCC releases the Assessment Blueprints and Test Specifications for ELA and Math. This collection of documents will help any teacher understand how the common core standards will be assessed. There is a lot here, but there are helpful guides, an FAQ, and narrated powerpoints to help you navigate. See especially the Evidence Statements in math and ELA that clarify the student behaviors that will be measured to assess mastery of each standard. These are very helpful.
You've tried using online discussion with your students in Haiku (or elsewhere), but you are having trouble getting students to say something substantial. These tips should help drive a deeper conversation at the common "core" of the issue or topic.
Large collection of educational videos available via district subscription. organized by subject, state standards and common core. Teachers may create playlists to use in teaching and even download clips to share if needed. Contact Kenneth Griswold or your administrator for access if you do not have an account.
Excellent free units made available from Odell Education. Units on Close Reading and making evidence based claims for grade 6-12 are available here. All materials are included including the texts. Each unit is designed to be 3 weeks long. The materials and models here are very well aligned to Common Core standards and could serve as excellent models for teachers adapting to teaching the new standards.
If you're a faithful reader, you know that I have some concerns with the Common Core State Standards. At the moment, however, I am tasked to teach an Algebra course that is aligned to those standards, so I'm trying to make it the best experience p...
A collection of statistical data sets from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Perfect for teaching Common Core Standards related to data analysis. Use the free NCTM data analysis or spreadsheet app to work with the data.