1. Guide to 2015 Common Core Math and ELA State Test
Ela April 14th- April 16th
Math- April 22nd –April 24th

2. Rigor and Depth in Math Shifts:
1. Focus- Narrow down the concepts overall
2. Coherence- Across the grades to build a foundation
3.Fluence- Speed/Accuracy
4.Deep understanding- Really learn math
5. Application- How to apply it in the real worlds
6.Dual intensity –practicing procedures and understanding concepts together

3. What the Students need to know:
6th grade
Major cluster 70%-80% test point
Ratio/proportional relationship
Number system
Expressions+ Equations
Supporting clusters 10%-20%
Geometry /Common multiples/Factors
Additional post test 5%-10%
Statistics probability

4. What the Students need to know:
7th grade
Major cluster 70%-80% test point
Ratio/proportional relationship
Number system
Expressions+ Equations
Supporting clusters 10%-20%
Statistics and probability
Additional post test 5%-10%
Geometry
Statistics/probability

5. What the Students need to know:
8th grade
Major cluster 70%-80% test point
Expression+ equations
Functions
Geometry
Supporting clusters 10%-20%
Number system
Statistics probability
Additional post test 5%-10%

6. Websites https://www.engageny.org/mathematics
arts