0. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
William H. Schmidt

1. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM):
Are world-class
Can potentially elevate the academic performance of America’s students
Most states have a long way to go: some less
Teachers and parents overwhelmingly support them
But we must convince students as well

2. Top-Achieving Countries Composite Mathematics Standards

3. State Level Agreement
Figure 2.2

4. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

5. Possible Standard Based on Composite Profile of the Top-Achieving Countries

6. Number of Topics Intended at Each Grade for Various Standards

7. CCSSM Congruence and NAEP Mathematics Performance
States with past mathematics standards that were more similar to the CCSSM had statistically significantly higher NAEP 2009 performance.

8. How Standards May Affect Student Achievement
Classroom Instruction

9. Standards Relationship to Student Achievement Is Influenced by . . .
Instructional support materials produced by state, e.g., teacher guides
Professional development for teachers sponsored/authorized by state
Assessments and assessment cut- points that support state’s standards

10. CCSSM Congruence and NAEP Mathematics Performance
The change in the R-square between a model including only the congruence measure to one that adjusted the congruence measure for the NAEP cut points yielded a 12% increase.

11. Factors Affecting CCSSM Implementation
State assessment definitions of proficiency
Measure of poverty
Percent of low-income family students attending public schools

12. Relating State Standards to NAEP 2009 Scores
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13. Consistency With the CCSSM
Consistency of state standards with the CCSSM range from 66% — 83%
The measure of consistency for the A+ standard is about 90%

14. Consistency With the CCSSM
Most Like CCSS
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Washington
Idaho
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Vermont
West Virginia
Connecticut
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Virginia
Wyoming
Least Like CCSS
Arizona
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Nevada
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Wisconsin

15. Representative Sample of Teachers in Each CCSSM-Adopted State
90% have heard of the CCSSM
70% have read them
More than 90% like the idea of Common Standards

16. Teachers Thoughts about CCSSM
After reading sample CCSSM topics for their grade, ~80% say CCSSM is “pretty much the same” as their former standards
If CCSSM places a topic they currently teach in a different grade only about ¼ would drop it

17. Teachers Sense of Preparedness to Teach CCSSM Topics
Grades 1-5: About ½ feel well prepared to teach their topics
Grades 6-8: Around 60% feel well prepared to teach their topics
High School: Around 70% feel well prepared to teach their topics

18. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM):
Are world-class
Can potentially elevate the academic performance of America’s students
Most states have a long way to go: some less
Teachers and parents overwhelmingly support them
But we must convince students as well