The Common Core State Standards are a set of criteria for kindergarten through grade 12 designed to prepare all students for college and beyond. Bigham offers a clear look at what the standards really are and how they affect your child.

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How did we get here? History and development of the Common Core ; Myths vs. facts of Common Core ; What makes the Common Core standards unique? ; Implementation of the Common Core ; What will be different about my child's work? -- The literacy standards. The ELA standards for grades K-2 ; The ELA standards for grades 3-5 ; The ELA standards for grades 6-8 ; The ELA standards for grades 9-12 ; Common Core literacy across other subjects -- The math standards. The math standards for grades K-2 ; The math standards for grades 3-5 ; The math standards for grades 6-8 ; The math standards for grades 9-12 -- Assessments, implementation, and moving forward. Common Core assessments ; Implementation of the Common Core ; Next steps for parents.