1. How does Common Core compare to NGSSS? Different  Common Core Standards are the national standards  There are no music common core standards  NGSSS (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) are the Florida standards  There are music-specific state standards Same  They both aim to improve education through standardized curriculum

2. How does Common Core affect us?  Common Core does not have standards specifically related to elective classes  The focus is primarily on math and language arts  Music teachers are expected to implement some of the math and language arts common core standards into their lesson plans  See theincompletecurriculum.com for the specific standard requirements of each course code

3. How can we implement Common Core strategies?  It is a two-part process  First: We should examine our classroom activities and pair them up with the common core standards that we are already practicing  Second: If we find we are lacking in any of the standards, then we should supplement with appropriate music lessons