Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. 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 career. With students fully prepared for the future, our community will be best positioned to compete successfully in a global economy. With the right support, we know all students will rise to the expectations outlined by the standards. These standards require the problem solving, critical thinking, and creative analysis expected for college and career success.
The SBCUSD Common Core Plan considers key implementation strategies outlined by the state of California and aligns with the CDE's Systems Implementation Plan. Secondary school leaders are encouraged to read Implementing the Common Core State Standards for more targeted implementation strategies. Additional resources are listed below. Be sure to visit this site periodically for new additions.
General Information
English Language Arts/Literacy
| Elements of Common Core Standards | ELA Cognitive Rigor Matrix | |
| Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Task | ||
| Examples of Student Writing | ||
| CCSS Literacy Resources | ||
| Understanding Language | ||
Mathematics
| CA K-12 Common Core Content Standards Mathematics | SMP's 6 - 8 | Inside Mathematics |
| National Common Core Sate Standards Mathematics | SMP's 9 - 12 | EDC SMP |
| CCSS Math Introduction, Critical Areas, Glossary | Mathematics Toolbox | Shell Centre |
| Linking Content and the SMP's | Appendix A | Mars Tasks |
| Revised Publisher's Criteria Common Core Math | Webb's DOK Math | Math Task force Modules |
| Math Common Core Coalition | Math Cognitive Rigor | Math Common Core Tools |
| California Draft Math Framework | NOYCE Math | Math Admin Snapshot |
| Illustrative Mathematics |
Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
| Social Studies | Science | The Arts |
| Social Studies Framework | Next Generation Science Standards | Guiding Principals |
| UC Davis History Project Lessons | DOK Science | Arts Education Partnership |
| CA History Project | NSTA Common Core | Geffen MOCA Common Core |
| The Source | CA Science Teachers | |
| DOK Social Studies | ||
| Beyond The Bubble |
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Sample Items
| ELA Sample Items | ELA |
MATH |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 ELA Performance Task | 6th Grade | 6th Grade |
| Grade 11 ELAPerformance Task | 7th Grade | 7th Grade |
| Math Sample Items | 8th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Grade 6 Math Performance Task | 9th Grade | - |
| Grade 11 Math Performance Task | 10th Grade | High School |
| Smarter Balanced Assessment Resources | 11th Grade | - |
| NYC Performance Tasks |
Assessment & Accountability
| BASIC Set-Up | iOS One-to-One Model | SBAC Testing Principles |
| SBAC Transition Page 58 | Shared Classroom Models | Tech Purchase Guidelines 2012 |
SBAC Practice Test Links
SBAC Training and Practice Tests
SBAC Practice Tests
SBAC Practice items