Illustrative Math Project

Here's something to keep your eye on--it's called the Illustrative Math Project.  (http://illustrativemathematics.org/) The goal of this group is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Common Core Standards in math.  If you click on the link to the content standards with illustrations and click to see only standards with illustrations you will find some great help in unpacking what these Common Core Standards mean.  This website will continue to grow--definitely one to watch!

Common Core Standards for Parents

The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has published a parent guide for the Common Core Standards by grade level.  This might be a tool that could be useful to share with parents!  You can access it here:  http://www.pta.org/4446.htm

PARCC Assessments

I'm sure many of you have been hearing about the new PARCC assessments which will be used to assess Common Core Standards in just a few short years.  PARCC recently put out a FAQ that I found to be facinating--and you may, too!  Check it out at http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC%20Item%20Development%20ITN%20FAQs%20-%2012-30-11.pdf