Common+Standards

Common Standards
Common standards for our students are necessary to ensure that no matter where a child goes to school, they will be prepared for success in college and the working world (Carter, 2010). Most standards across the states address skills that are needed for college, but they can vary from state to state (CCSSO, 2010). To have common standards would create a more unified vision across the states to ensure that every child is getting the same skills needed for success after their K-12 education. Support is needed to continuously develop the standards and fund assessing student achievement.


 * Common Core Standards **

Currently, there are common standards being developed via the Common Core State Standards Initiative. The standards address math and science content and skills that are essential for success in college and the working world.

According to the mission statement- //The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.//   Support is needed to keep the standards up to date with the latest skills set that students need. In 2025, there could be new types of technology that require different types of skills and they need to be incorporated so students do not get behind. In addition, other content areas need to be addressed as well. Currently, science standards are being developed, however, other content areas need to be developed as well. In addition, all of the states need to adopt them. There are five states that have not adopted them as seen on the map. Financial support will also be needed to support assessing the standards, and states will have to decide which standardized test they will use for assessment.

