CCSS & Next Gen Standards quiz

Match the following

• • what students should know/be able to do

• • Strands

• • broad student expectation statements

• • Anchor Standards

• • ELA category definitions

• • Learning Standards

What are grade level and grade band standards?
D​escribe specific ​ (a)   about what students should understand and be able to do at a specific grade level or grade band.

• end-of-year expectations
• mid and end-of-year expectations

CCSS standards emphasize ______ and ______ skills (2 correct answers)

• critical thinking

• real-word problem-solving

• reading abstract texts

• rote memorization

Next Generation Standards include 4 categories:

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Common Core focuses on better preparing students for ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• college
• careers
• high school

What fueled the creation of the Common Core?

• students were not keeping up with the highest international standards in ELA, science, and math

• teachers wanted a more rigorous curriculum

• parents were concerned students weren't doing well enough on standardized tests

• the US education system wanted to spice things up

When were the Next Gen Standards adopted? (year)

*not implemented

Indicate which is CCSS, Next Gen, or a similarity between the two

• Sets learning standards for all students

• Similarity

• Emphasis on informational texts

• CCSS

• Balance informational and literacy texts

• Next Gen

What is the role of SLPs in working with CCSS & Next Gen?

• • Use standards as guides to create relevant and educationally-based sessions for their students

• • IEP goals can be used to help a child meet the standards for their grade level

• • Aide students in growing skills that benefit educational standards

• SLPs and other support staff provide input about standard functionality during curriculum development

Which are characteristics of CCSS?

• Rigid guidelines

• Emphasis on rote learning

• Lack of flexibility toward younger students, especially those with special needs

• Incorporates additional play and curiosity into instructional methods for younger grades