READINGS
Lecture – a) CCSS and Smarter Balanced Assessment, 2012-2016; b) ESSA
Common Core Standards
Smarter Balanced Assessment
White House. FACT SHEET: Congress Acts to Fix No Child Left Behind
The Student Success Act: Reforming federal accountability requirements under NCLB
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – S.1177: Transition Timetable and Frequently Asked Questions: A Local School Board Primer
Achieve the Core website
Discussion QUESTION 1:CCSS and NCLB
What are the main differences between the assessment of CCSS from the assessment in NCLB? In your opinion, what are elements of NCLB and from CCSS that have been both achievements and failures?
Length: At least 200-250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly or educational reference in APA format
Discussion QUESTION 2:Comparing Standards
How does the Common Core Standards compare with states’ previous standards? And how about other countries’ standards? Explain your answer and include research to support your response.
Length: At least 200-250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly or educational reference in APA format
