The Common Core State Standards is a U.S. education initiative seeking to align the varied curricula between states. Established in 2009 by the National Governors Association, the new initiatives for standards in literacy and mathematics was developed as a solution to high school graduates not being adequately prepared for what adult-life requires. The new standards […]
The Common Core mathematical practice standards are the foundation for mathematical thinking and practice for students as well as guidance that helps teachers modify their classrooms to approach teaching in a way that develops a more advanced mathematical understanding. Think of these standards as a guide to creating a more complex and absorbing learning experience […]
CorePlanner.com “Common Core Standards for Kindergarten through 12th grade serve as a map assisting teachers with planning instruction, crafting their own lessons and linking their plans with the standards. CorePlanner enables you to check and document Common Core Standards for Math and English as they apply to each lesson plan.” LearnZillion.com “Amazing teachers, amazing Common Core […]
With a majority of U.S. states on track to fully implementing the Common Core State Standards during this year, many around the nation are left with questions about the changes in education and how the implementation will happen. Whether you’re a fan of the new standards or not, field testing has already started in 36 […]
Technology in the classroom is a hot topic in education that continues to be discussed as the presence of technology in everyday life continues to grow. In one camp, there are those who argue that technology in the classroom can be a detriment to learning; a distraction to students. In another, it’s argued that technology, […]
The College Board recently announced proposed changes to the SAT, the most influential and critical college-admissions exam. The reshaping of the SAT test is said to change the penalty for incorrect guesses, the vocabulary words, and creating an optional essay, with the goal of creating an exam that better reflects the new Common Core standards. […]
Advancements in technology are reshaping the classroom and the way students and educators interact. Schools around the country are embracing the multimedia revolution and integrating new software and devices into their course work. Here are five trends sweeping the nation in education and how you can jump on board. 1. BYOD. “Bring Your Own Device” […]
TeacherStep Class Activity: “How old is the oldest person you know?” This activity is designed for classrooms that teach probability and statistics as part of their content. It can be easily adapted to classrooms for Grades 6, 7, 8, Algebra II and includes content topics (1) data collection; (2) finding mean, median, mode; (3) displaying […]
Online teacher resources can be a teacher’s best friends. We understand the difficulties of trying to create unique and original classroom materials for each lesson plan. Online resources are here to help and offer teachers everything from printable worksheets to lesson plans and even in-classroom interactive games. Here are a few we suggest: PBSLearningMedia.org With […]