Assignment:
Purpose: The educational paradigm has changed significantly over the past 50 years. However, in more recent times, and due to the acquisition of the Common Core State Standards, the shift in teaching, learning, and assessing has come under great scrutiny. This activity will provide students with an opportunity to research the rationale, purpose, and goals of the CCSS and draw their own conclusions regarding the implementation of the most recent national curriculum.
Task: The common core standards have been implemented (not entirely) throughout our nation. The implementation of CCSS has caused quite a stir! What are your thoughts regarding common core? In approximately 350 words, express both sides of the debate (those in favor of Common Core and those against), as well as your perspective on the use/usefulness of the Common Core Standards. Specific information from at least three authentic sources. Please know that blogs, op-ed articles, and discussion boards are not appropriate resources.
1. Opposing opinions are thoroughly expressed
2. Practical Applications - Your ideas regarding the usefulness of the research, Can you as a teacher use this information? How the article applies to you and how you can use the content? This should be the most significant material presented in your paper!