Bridging the Standards Gap and Understanding Standards

Assignment: Two-page reflection essay

Consider the readings, videos, and PowerPoints.  Write a two-page reflection addressing the following questions:  How can understanding the standards impact student learning in your classroom?  What does the emphasis on "depth" look like in practice?  What information regarding Standards Achievement did you find helpful for implementing in your classroom?

Reading One:

Use this resource from the Teachers Network to help you find and use resources to become better acquainted with your standards and how to use them in the classroom.

http://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/implement/index.htm

Video One:

The below video is on high school common core standards, and how they will change Georgia teaching.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/common-core-state-standards-high-school?fd=1

Video Two:

The below video is on middle school common core standards, and how they will change Georgia teaching.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/common-core-state-standards-middle-school?fd=1

Video Three:

The below video is on elementary school common core standards, and how they will change Georgia teaching.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/common-core-state-standards-elementary-school?fd=1

Powerpoint One:

Click the attachment below for a power point on what the Common Core Standards are and what they achieve.

Powerpoint Two:

Click on the attached powerpoint below to see how backwards design can help you use and unpack the standards.

Attachments

· Backwards_Design_and_Standards_Based_Instruction.ppt

· Understanding_Common_Core_Standards.ppt

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