Hansen, Buczynski, and Puckett state that, “In addition to helping students become competent with 21st century skills and tools, teachers are responsible for their students’ mastery of core subject-matter standards, or grade-level subject-matter criteria that identify what students need to know, understand, and be able to do (KUD).” (Hansen et al, 2015).

After reviewing chapter 1 in your text, 10 Things you should know about the Common Core, and Video: 2013 Education Nation tackles Common Core:

 http://www.nea.org/home/57131.htm

http://neatoday.org/2013/10/16/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-common-core/

• Explain how state standards came into existence. Discuss the impact of the standards movement on classroom instruction.
• How do the Common Core Standards intend to affect instruction in schools to meet both learner and societal goals?
• What are some pros and cons of the Common Core Standards from your own point of view?

Side Note: I do work at an elementary school as a Teacher’s Assistant. I work with 5^th graders.

Refer to Chapter 1 of your text, additional resources and your own insights/experiences.

Book: Curriculum and Instruction for the 21st Century by C. Bobbi Hansen, Sandy Buczynski, Kathleen S. Puckett

http://outboundsso.next.ecollege.com/default/launch.ed?ssoType=CDMS&redirectUrl=https://content.ashford.edu/ssologin?bookcode=AUEDU381.15.1

 If You have any questions in regards to this assignment, feel free to ask me.