In the article, “Quarrel over Common Core: A Pennsylvania Primer” by Randy Kraft (2014), Common Core and the controversy surrounding it are discussed heavily. Kraft’s thesis is to inform the audience about Common Core and explain, impartially, the arguments for and against it. In 2010, Pennsylvania took on the Common Core Standards. These standards were put in place to ensure that students of Pennsylvania were on the same academic level by graduation, and enable them to be better equipped to compete in a global marketplace (p. 1).
The article “Common Core critics offer too little, too late” by Jennifer Rubin originally appeared in the Right Turn section of The Washington Post in May of 2014. In this article, the author worked to try to convince the Common Core Standards which are Part 2 As wonderful as the concept for Common Core Standards are the idea of a one size fits all country is not a reality. Common Core is not a bad idea it was just implemented incredibility quickly and in a sneaky way.
Common Core State Standards CC.6.R.L.1: Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CC.6.R.I.3: Key Ideas and Details: Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
The Common Core State Standards believes that it successfully prepares students’ academic careers to enter college and businesses with clear guidelines to decent test scores. However, with the lack of flexibility and creativity, there is always a limitation that students can learn from the scripted lessons. Although scripted lessons can ensure student’s academic achievements, students learn more from their experiences like projects that require creativity. Consequently, the educators must consider that an individual has different learning styles and different paces of learning. Thus, the teacher’s job is to discover individual’s strength and weaknesses and help them to walk through the right path and not only to stuff one’s head with knowledge
Sawchuk discusses the massive task of getting all the public school K-12 teachers ready for the standards. Professional development and the roles of the states and school districts are reviewed. This article is clearly demonstrates the amount of work it will involve to make the Common Core Standards a reality across the United States. Wilhoit, G. (2012). Make-or-break state action.
A Standard SOS There is a standard SOS. A reform is needed for how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are used to instruct and assess students in K-3rd. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has brought attention to Common Core as having direct and immediate impact on children in the later years of early childhood and potential impact on programs for children prior to Kindergarten (2012, p. 3). According to the Common Core State Standards Initiative, the state standards are “a clear set of shared goals and expectations for what knowledge and skills will help our students succeed,” yet it is the responsibility of local administrators to decide how it will be taught and assessed (2016). Theoretically, it raises
It was discovered that in education there were certain areas that were universal and common among learning. The two main subjects of concern were English language arts and mathematics. Common core is the new curriculum implemented now in school systems to develop learning. Common Core Standards are a clear set of shared goals and expectations for the knowledge and skills students need in English language arts and mathematics at each grade level so they can be prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. Although, Common Core seems to be here to stay this article addresses concerns in reference to content, instruction, and assessment.
Common Core State Standards is causing schools and teachers to be less creative in the classroom. Common Core State Standards focuses more on teaching to a test instead of teaching to learn. While there are some benefits to teaching to a test, it is not good when the only goal of learning is to take a test. Students
In recent months, however, there has been a controversy swirling around the use of Common Core materials in conjunction with teaching to TEKS standards. Teachers in Texas have been provided materials aligned with Common Core standards to combined with TEKS teaching materials to students in districts around the state (Hope, 2015). This not only illustrates the evolution of Texas educational policy with regard to how stringent it has been about maintaining its own standards, but also it shows the reach of Common Core to date. Even in a state that is not necessarily subscribing to all of the Common Core principles – which has had its own controversy since its broad initiation into school systems around the country – there has still been something of an infiltration of Common Core. This somewhat usurps the TEKS system, despite its widespread popularity in
Is the Common Core Good or Bad for Educators and Students? The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were designed to help students become more independent when it comes to learning and allows students to gain an understanding of different perspectives and cultures. The CCSS also allows students to shape themselves to learn more content knowledge and utilize evidence more effectively, and enables students to become more efficient when using technology and digital media (Allyn, 2014).
They argue that the higher education standards are those that need to be met in order to help prepare high school students for college and careers. These proponents of Common Core acknowledge the faults with America’s schools seeing that “they could be more effective in preparing kids for the new, global economy and the ever-growing rigors of higher education,” (McKenna). At the same time, they also believe that Common Core can help to achieve this. They believe as Michael Petrilli states, that with Common Core comes these higher standards that will also lead to better tests to measure these higher standards (“Embrace the Common Core”). With these new standards and tests there is expected to be higher rates of success for those high school graduates going into college or straight into a career.
An educator can never be unprepared, or unaware of what is to be expected from his or her course. Educators must set clear educational goals, enhance rigor levels, and be highly knowledgeable on the subject area they will teach. Therefore, Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were set in place for all school systems. These Standards lay the framework for all subject areas, and educators have access to giving their students quality educational instruction. CCSS Common Core State Standards offer significant qualities in terms of innovation, collaboration, and personalized learning.
Although the Common Core State Standards intended to benefit students, it, in fact, caused more harm than good. Common Core State Standards have created students to be less interested in school, are a detriment to teaching staff, and are abusing taxpayer money. Students interest in school One of the most critical factors to examine is that an apathetic student doesn’t just become apathetic overnight, rather interest diminishes through boredom and a lack of inspiration. For a student to succeed, they need to be challenged and motivated to stay interested. Common Core Standards’ lack of focus on the actual learning process and attention to basic memorization of certain criteria makes many students feel as if education is meaningless.
Today there is a huge debate between Common Core Standards and the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards. These two standards are highly debated and investigated amongst teachers, government officials, and parents to understand which standards will enhance student’s academic knowledge. Some state political boards do not agree with the new adoption if the Common Core Standards. After researching both standards and gaining my own opinion, I think to adopt the new Common Core Standards is a positive thing for our school systems. Even though it has some negative like difficult transition for students, standards are vague, and unequal access to technology in the classroom and at home (Meador, 2017).
Some people agree that there are pros and cons with state standards, however to me, I feel like state standards prevent teachers from expanding their teaching horizons. Some pros towards standards and assessment-based education system are building upon current thinking and preparing students for success in college, career, and life, and supporting students through decisions in school. Some cons about having state standards for schools are that teachers have to at least meet up to those state standards. Not everyone can meet the state standards because they are set at high expectations. Many teachers have students who come from different backgrounds and have different learning levels.
