by Diana Remick, Monthly Columnist Whether you are using Common Core or state standards, math is an overwhelming content area with so many basic skills that need to be acquired before “moving on”. Teachers are responsible for teaching the grade level standards, but must go back to foundational skills that students may lack or have…
Teachers Give Common Core State Standards a “C”
A survey of 809 teachers conducted in December 2013 by Really Good Stuff gives the Common Core State Standards a first semester grade of “C.” Multiple concerns and varying degrees of knowledge about the standards lead to this lackluster assessment. A recent national survey of 809 elementary school teachers in the United States, conducted by…
National Poll Reveals That Cursive Writing Education Is In Danger
A survey conducted by Really Good Stuff Inc. reveals cursive writing education in the United States is on course for extinction – could this be a result of the Common Core State Standards Initiative? Monroe, CT April 29, 2013 — A recent national survey of 612 elementary school teachers in the United States, conducted by…