Standards Matter: The Why and What of Common Core State Standards in Reading and Writing
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1603063765 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 92 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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The national tests include extensive writing and evaluate the understanding of ideas. These Standards and tests ask students to investigate and learn to make their own decisions, as we all should, based on evidence. Standards focus on careful close reading and critical analysis, help students develop ideas well in writing, boost research understandings, create skills to discern and write valid argument, spark creative writing, and release ability to learn on one's own, for continued success in life, and to help bring a brighter future to all students. The evidence provided here sheds light on excellent guides to help each child succeed. Do these Standards "dumb down" learning? Do they stifle teachers' creativity and independence? Are they a low-ceiling straitjacket for teachers? Are "bubble tests" poor tests? Are Standards unfair for urban and traditionally underperforming students? In this brief volume,
A Must Read For those of you who are screaming about too much testing in schools, Standards Matter is a must read. It clearly and succinctly explains Common Core State Standards and clears up misperceptions and misunderstandings surrounding these issues. All students everywhere need to learn at the highest level possible in order to have a level playing field in our ever-changing and competitive world. Common Core tests are simply a guide to evaluate that achievement level. This book is a short, tightly written, clear explanation of what Common Core is, and, more importantly, what it isn't.. "Helpful Resource" according to Joan Sedita. I recently had a chance to review Kay Scheidler's book, Standards Matter. I really like the way the book makes the case for Common Core State Standards in a way that is easy for teachers to understand. I've been recommending it to teachers as a good source for developing background knowledge about the standards. Joan Sedita, Director, Keys to Literacy.. This is an excellent review of why the Common Core standards are important This is an excellent review of why the Common Core standards are important to teaching and learning. Written by an experienced and thoughtful educator, the book offers sound reasoning and evidence that we should all understand both as educators and citizens. I highly recommend it.