Common Core "Rigor" Nonsense Talking Points. Blah blah blah blah blah.
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| This is the definition of Common Core rigor. |
Read this blog's Common Core definition of rigor. From Beyond the “Rigor” Buzz: Myths and Truths about Rigor in Common Core Classrooms:
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Rigor is a popular education buzzword – especially right now with the implementation of Common Corestandards. Politicians, corporate leaders, and educators at all levels have echoed some version of President Obama’s words from 2009: “It is time to expect more from our students.” Rigor is a key element of CCSS, and as students head back to school over the next few weeks, it’s being discussed in classrooms all over the country.
But what is rigor? Is it higher expectations for achievement? Is it harder questions and more homework?
No. But when many people think of rigor, they’re falling prey to some false beliefs about what rigor means in the classroom.
Common myths about rigor
•Students must do more work. Oftentimes “more work,” including increased homework, really means low-level activities and repetition.
•Students need to solve problems independently. Learning to figure out a problem is important, but that