Common Core. A Rigorous or a Worksheet Education?
In the legislative hearings for MO SB 210 and HB 616, Common Core proponents insisted the new standards and assessments were rigorous. Over the next several days, we will be providing examples of Pearson designed CCSS assessments for your review and you can get a hint of what is ahead for your child in Missouri.
The state of New York has implemented CCSS in many schools and you will be seeing actual examples of what we assume the Missouri CCSS proponents would classify as rigor in the classroom. Are these CCSS aligned examples indicative of the type of rigor that will result in authentic learning for students in Missouri?
From nystoptesting and Is Your Child Getting a "Worksheet" Education?:
Does your child bring home exclusively worksheets? No creative or fun work in the take home folder? No challenging assignments? If so, your child could be receiving a "worksheet" education.
What is a "worksheet education"?
When a student only completes "fill in the blanks", multiple choice, and short answer
The state of New York has implemented CCSS in many schools and you will be seeing actual examples of what we assume the Missouri CCSS proponents would classify as rigor in the classroom. Are these CCSS aligned examples indicative of the type of rigor that will result in authentic learning for students in Missouri?
From nystoptesting and Is Your Child Getting a "Worksheet" Education?:
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Does your child bring home exclusively worksheets? No creative or fun work in the take home folder? No challenging assignments? If so, your child could be receiving a "worksheet" education.
What is a "worksheet education"?
When a student only completes "fill in the blanks", multiple choice, and short answer
