My Take
This is a great tool for quick navigation and reference of the Common Core State Standards. I currently coach and support teachers in the implementation of CCSS, so I use this app frequently in my work to highlight the vertical alignment and the correlation to the anchor standards.
How I Use It
This is less of a teaching tool and more of a teaching reference. It works great for a quick look through standards while planning! The biggest downside I have experienced is that the individual state additions to CCSS are not accessible here (e.g., for California-specific standards that have been added to CCSS, I have to go back to the CA Department of Education website).
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Michael G.
Social Studies
Bayshore Middle School
Leonardo, NJ
October 28, 2014
Have students pick their standards
The app is easy to use, but is not exciting for your average student. Integrating the app into lesson activities becomes easier for the teacher as long as the educator can back away and let the students take more ownership of their learning process. A tool for students to self-assess and make them aware of their learning responsibilities.
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Tanishia W.
Executive Director of School and Special Education Support Services
New York, NY
August 21, 2014
CCSS Trivia, Anyone?
Overall I think the app is super useful. I remember recently moderating a panel and whipping out my phone to help further the discourse... I remember an audience member saying that the CCSS were not beneficial and were not made to help kids. However, she couldn't think of a standard as an example. So, I took out my phone and read her a few of the ELA standards. I believe she changed her point of view after hearing the standards. I also think she downloaded the app!
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Vicky W.
Physical ED, Music, Health
Saint Albans, NY
July 8, 2014
this is good for the teacher's use.
I like the tool for my personal use but not for the students to use because they weren't very interested in it. It good for teachers because the standards are right at you finger tips.
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