Chemistry 1B: LESSON 14: Thermodynamics. Smarter Balanced Assessments. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is developing a system of valid, reliable, and fair next-generation assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts/literacy (ELA/literacy) and mathematics for grades 3-8 and 11. The system—which includes both summative assessments for accountability purposes and optional interim assessments for instructional use—will use computer adaptive testing technologies to the greatest extent possible to provide meaningful feedback and actionable data that teachers and other educators can use to help students succeed.
Smarter Balanced assessments will go beyond multiple-choice questions to include extended response and technology enhanced items, as well as performance tasks that allow students to demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Performance tasks challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills to respond to complex real-world problems. Assessment System Components Mathematics Guidelines. Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Common Core Related Resources. Common Core State Standards Initiative | Home.
CCSSI_Mathematics_Appendix_A.pdf (application/pdf Object) Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards. Common Core - South Carolina Department of Education. Common Core State Standards The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and for Mathematics were adopted by South Carolina as its standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics in July of 2010. The standards will be fully implemented in school year 2014-15 as outlined in the following table: School Year Implementation Plan 2011-12 Transition Year 2012-13 Transition Year 2013-14 Bridge Year (CCSS will be used for instructional purposes during this school year.) 2014-15 Full Implementation Common Core State Standards for ELA ELA Standards (1560Kb PDF) Appendix A (881Kb PDF) Appendix B (1566Kb PDF) Appendix C Common Core State Standards for Math Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Professional Learning Opportunities School Counselor Role in Common Core Implementation The American Counseling Association has created a simple document with the top ten things a school counselor should consider if his/her state is following the Common Core State Standards.
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