Using the Common Core in the Classroom

The common core is a touchy subject around teachers these days. Many love the new ideas and others are having difficulty assimilating. This video is a summary of what the new standards are like. Before you listen to someone else's opinion, listen for yourself.

How do the new standards change what is being taught in schools today.

The emphasis is on deeper thinking, analysis, and problem solving.

Does my evidence support my claim, does my evidence count as good evidence?

In math it's not just what's the answer, it's the process of finding that answer.

For english language arts, it's no longer about reading the book and taking a quiz. 

Focus on the difference between tone and theme.

Putting the common core standards into practice.

A teacher using the common core

 Using these standards, teachers really have to use their brain and think of creative activities that will emphasize deeper thinking, analysis, and problem solving. The students and the teachers are both learning new things at the same time. We are all trying to make each other better!