Presentation for Central China Normal University on Common Standards in the US

1. Common Standards
in the USA

2. What are they?
Are aligned with college and
work expectations;
Are clear, understandable
and consistent;
Include rigorous content and
application of knowledge
through high-order skills;

3. What are they?
Build upon strengths and lessons
of current state standards;
Are informed by other top
performing countries, so that all
students are prepared to succeed
in our global economy and
society;
And Are evidence-based.

5. They are INDEPENDENT.
They value EVIDENCE.
They build STRONG CONTENT KNOWLEDGE.

6. They use digital media strategically
and capably.
They come to understand other
cultures and perspectives.
They comprehend as well as think
critically.