1. Academic Standards and Instruction and CCGPS Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

2. Common Core State Standards The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). www.corestandards.org 2 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

3. Why Common Core Standards Preparation: The standards are college- and career-ready. They will help prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and training after high school. Competition: The standards are internationally benchmarked. Common standards will help ensure our students are globally competitive. Equity: Expectations are consistent for all – and not dependent on a student’s zip code. Clarity: The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. Clearer standards help students (and parents and teachers) understand what is expected of them. Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional development, common assessments and other materials. 3 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

4. Common Core State Standards Building on the strength of current state standards, the CCSS are designed to be: Focused, coherent, clear and rigorous Internationally benchmarked Anchored in college and career readiness Evidence and research based 4 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

5. Common Core for Math Grade-Level Standards  K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain  9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories Standards for Mathematical Practice  Describe mathematical “habits of mind”  Standards for mathematical proficiency: reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement  Connect with content standards in each grade 5 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

6. The K- 8 Mathematics Standards The K-5 standards provide students with a solid foundation in whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals The 6-8 standards describe robust learning in geometry, algebra, and probability and statistics Modeled after the focus of standards from high-performing nations, the standards for grades 7 and 8 include significant algebra and geometry content Students who have completed 7 th grade and mastered the content and skills will be prepared for algebra, in 8 th grade or after 6 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

7. High School (9-12) Mathematics Standards Call on students to practice applying mathematical ways of thinking to real world issues and challenges Require students to develop a depth of understanding and ability to apply mathematics to novel situations, as college students and employees regularly are called to do Emphasize mathematical modeling, the use of mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations, understand them better, and improve decisions Identify the mathematics that all students should study in order to be college and career ready. 7 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

8. 8 Model Course Pathways for Mathematics Pathway A Traditional in U.S. Geometry Algebra I Courses in higher level mathematics: Precalculus, Calculus (upon completion of Precalculus), Advanced Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, or other courses to be designed at a later date, such as additional career technical courses. Pathway B Integrated approach Mathematics II Mathematics I Algebra II Mathematics III

9. “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” SAMPLE Student Schedules Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Student AIntermediate Algebra (CCGPS) Intermediate Geometry (CCGPS) Advanced Algebra (CCGPS) Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry (CCGPS) or another 4 th year option (CCGPS) Student B (Support Pathway) Intermediate Algebra (CCGPS) AND Intermediate Algebra Support (CCGPS) Intermediate Geometry (CCGPS) AND Intermediate Geometry Support (CCGPS) Advanced Algebra (CCGPS) AND Advanced Algebra Support (CCGPS) 4 th year option (CCGPS) Student C (Accelerated Pathway) Accelerated Geometry (CCGPS) Accelerated Algebraic Models (CCGPS) Accelerated Pre- Calculus & Trigonometry (CCGPS) AP Calculus AB/BC OR another 4 th year option (CCGPS)

10. Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards  Overarching standards for each strand that are further defined by grade- specific standards Grade-Level Standards in English Language Arts  K-8, grade-by-grade  9-10 and 11-12 grade bands for high school  Four strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects  Standards are embedded at grades K-5  Content-specific literacy standards are provided for grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 10 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

11. READING Progressive development of reading comprehension; students gain more from what they read Emphasize the importance of grade-level texts that are of appropriate difficulty and are increasingly sophisticated  Standards for Reading Foundational Skills (K-5)  Reading Standards for Literature (K-12)  Reading Standards for Informational Text (K-12)  Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies (6-12)  Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects (6-12) 11 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

12. WRITING  Expect students to compose arguments and opinions, informative/explanatory pieces, and narrative texts  Focus on the use of reason and evidence to substantiate an argument or claim  Emphasize ability to conduct research – short projects and sustained inquiry  Require students to incorporate technology as they create, refine, and collaborate on writing  Include student writing samples that illustrate the criteria required to meet the standards (See standards’ appendices for writing samples) 12 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

13. Speaking/Listening and Language Speaking and Listening Focus on speaking and listening in a range of settings, both formal and informal – academic, small-group, whole-class discussions Emphasize effective communication practices Require interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats Language Include conventions for writing and speaking Highlight the importance of vocabulary acquisition through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading To be addressed in context of reading, writing, speaking and listening Media and Technology are integrated throughout the standards. 13 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

14. Overview of Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Reading Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Knowledge of domain-specific vocabulary Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources Synthesize quantitative and technical information, including facts presented in maps, timelines, flowcharts, or diagrams Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Write arguments on discipline-specific content and informative/explanatory texts Use of data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims Use of domain-specific vocabulary 14 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

15. Fordham Foundation Review of ELA GPS vs CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) Total score: 8 points out of 10 Grade: B + The Georgia K-12 ELA standards are better organized and easier to read than the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Essential content is grouped more logically, so that standards addressing inextricably linked characteristics, such as themes in literary texts, can be found together rather than spread across strands. The high school standards provide a greater number of more detailed and rigorous expectations that address the importance of reading American literature. Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) also more clearly specifies genre-specific writing expectations, and better prioritizes writing genres at each grade level. 15 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

16. Fordham Foundation Review of Math GPS vs CCSS Mathematics Total score: 9 points out of 10Grade: A - With some minor differences, Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) both cover the essential content for a rigorous K-12 math­ematics program. Georgia’s standards are briefly stated and usually clear, making them easier to read and follow than the CCSS. In addition, the high school content is organized so that standards addressing specific topics, such as quadratic functions, are grouped together in a mathematically coherent way. 16 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

17. ELA and Math Common Core GPS Timeline July 8, 2010- Adopted by SBOE 2010 - 2011 - Administrator Professional Learning/ Resource Development 2011-2012-Teacher Professional Learning for CCGPS and resources supporting “Bridging the Gap” (Transition for standards that shifted to different grade levels) 2012-2013 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 1 Implementation (Transition Standards) 2013-2014 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 2 Implementation; Field Test 2014-2015 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 3 Implementation and Common Assessment 17 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

18. Contact Information Deputy State Superintendent Martha Reichrath mreichra@doe.k12.ga.usmreichra@doe.k12.ga.us Associate Superintendent Tom Wilson thwilson@doe.k12.ga.usthwilson@doe.k12.ga.us Director of Academic StandardsPam Smith pamsmith@doe.k12.ga.uspamsmith@doe.k12.ga.us Common Core GPS in ELA and Math: ELAKim Jeffcoat kjeffcoat@doe.k12.ga.uskjeffcoat@doe.k12.ga.us Reading/LiteracyJulie Morrill jmorrill@doe.k12.ga.usjmorrill@doe.k12.ga.us ScienceJuan-Carlos Aguilar jaguilar@doe.k12.ga.usjaguilar@doe.k12.ga.us Social StudiesShaun Owen sowen@doe.k12.ga.ussowen@doe.k12.ga.us MathSandi Woodallswoodall@doe.k12..us.gaswoodall@doe.k12..us.ga