Common Core Standards For Parents For Dummies

Learn to:

• Prepare your child for learning the Common Core Standards
• Understand changes to come in the classroom
• Get a head start on math and English by grade level
• Incorporate tips and exercises into everyday life for success at school

Prepare your children for Common Core Standards

Dig into Common Core Standards to help your child succeed! This hands-on guide details the changes to expect in the classroom on a grade-by-grade basis and by subject area. You’ll find out how you can incorporate strategies and tips from the book into everyday life to take your child’s education to the next level!

• Get up to speed — explore the roots of Common Core, including an overview of its rationale and adoption
• Bring the standards home — jump into the Common Core Standards by grade level and subject area
• Measure student achievement — find out about ways your child’s progress can be assessed at home and at school
• Set the bar — discover how Common Core will evaluate your child’s progress toward better learning
• Go further — get the nitty gritty on the topic with tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources

Open the book and find:

• An overview of Common Core
• Tips to help you assist your child with their homework
• The Common Core math standards and practices
• Info on writing, reading, and speaking skills
• A grade-by-grade look at Common Core
• Strategies for communicating effectively with your child’s teachers
• A look at assessments that will measure progress on Common Core