- So that everyone across the country would be on the same level. If there are one specific set of standards, then there isn't going to be a ton of different standards all over the country. The teachers will always be prepared, and the students are not going to be behind if they move to a different state.
What are the benefits and challenges of the shift to reading and writing non-fiction texts?
- Students should be prepared because in life, they are expected to read informational text more than fictional.
What are the benefits and challenges os having standards for science, social studies, and technical subjects?
- So that kids can take the information that they are given in real life and know what to do with it. Having standards for these subjects will make the students more college ready. They will be able to write different papers and such so that they are not left behind in college or drop out.
I have mixed feelings about the CCSS. All the states will have the same standards could potentially be a very good thing for the sake of the students and teachers. The only negative thing to that is that it will be harder for teachers to incorporate their style of teaching. But it is true that teachers will always be prepared for what's next because they will be teaching from the same standards across the country.
ReplyDeleteI'm still undecided about common core like most seem to be. I have concerns that it was incorporated for financial benefits and not for the well being of the students which is a scary thought. On paper this does seem great having more difficult material to create a more well rounded student, but hopefully the results begin to look up from what they have shown so far.
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