Common Core Standards For Parents For Dummies

A parent's guide to understanding the Common Core educational standards

 Designed to ensure a similar level of job and college preparedness for students from all backgrounds and regions, the Common Core standards have been adopted in 45 states from coast to coast. These new common standards are designed to bring many diverse state standards into alignment with each other in math and English to create a set of national educational standards. Common Core Standards For Parents For Dummies explains this new set of standards, what it means for students, and how parents can get their children prepared for the school year. 

• Explains what changes to expect in the classroom
• Includes a grade-by-grade explanation of the new math and English standards
• Provides tips and exercises for helping students succeed

For parents who want to help their kids excel at school, Common Core Standards For Parents For Dummies is a handy, straightforward guide that explains everything they need to know.

Jared Myracle, Ed.D. has experience in many different facets of education, including teaching and school administration. He has also served two years on the Tennessee Department of Education’s Common Core Leadership Council.

Learn to: Prepare your child for learning the Common Core Standards Understand changes to come in the classroom Get a head start on math and English by grade level Incorporate tips and exercises into everyday life for success at school Prepare your children for Common Core Standards Dig into Common Core Standards to help your child succeed! This hands-on guide details the changes to expect in the classroom on a grade-by-grade basis and by subject area. You'll find out how you can incorporate strategies and tips from the book into everyday life to take your child's education to the next level! Get up to speed -- explore the roots of Common Core, including an overview of its rationale and adoption Bring the standards home -- jump into the Common Core Standards by grade level and subject area Measure student achievement -- find out about ways your child's progress can be assessed at home and at school Set the bar -- discover how Common Core will evaluate your child's progress toward better learning Go further -- get the nitty gritty on the topic with tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources Open the book and find: An overview of Common Core Tips to help you assist your child with their homework The Common Core math standards and practices Info on writing, reading, and speaking skills A grade-by-grade look at Common Core Strategies for communicating effectively with your child's teachers A look at assessments that will measure progress on Common Core

Learn to: Prepare your child for learning the Common Core Standards Understand changes to come in the classroom Get a head start on math and English by grade level Incorporate tips and exercises into everyday life for success at school Prepare your children for Common Core Standards Dig into Common Core Standards to help your child succeed! This hands-on guide details the changes to expect in the classroom on a grade-by-grade basis and by subject area. You ll find out how you can incorporate strategies and tips from the book into everyday life to take your child s education to the next level! Get up to speed explore the roots of Common Core, including an overview of its rationale and adoption Bring the standards home jump into the Common Core Standards by grade level and subject area Measure student achievement find out about ways your child s progress can be assessed at home and at school Set the bar discover how Common Core will evaluate your child s progress toward better learning Go further get the nitty gritty on the topic with tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources Open the book and find: An overview of Common Core Tips to help you assist your child with their homework The Common Core math standards and practices Info on writing, reading, and speaking skills A grade-by-grade look at Common Core Strategies for communicating effectively with your child s teachers A look at assessments that will measure progress on Common Core

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