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NYS Common Core Standards

Understanding the Common Core

The New York State Department of Education has many resources for parents to learn about the Common Core learning standards, assessments and curriculum modules. These resources can be accessed on the EngageNYwebsite.

The Common Core Learning Standards

New York State Board of Regents adopted the Common Core Learning Standards in 2011. Significantly, the Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in history, social studies, science and technical subjects is an integrated model of literacy.

This interdisciplinary approach requires teachers in all content areas to incorporate literacy into their instructional practices. The Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics blends the understanding of concepts, computation, fluency, applied practice and abstract reasoning.

Web Resources for Understanding the Common Core

NYS P - 12 Common Core Learning Standards

Grades 3 - 8 Annotated ELA/Math Test Questions

Sample questions from each grade test are provided, aligned to the Common Core standards with analysis of correct and incorrect responses.

Common Core Learning Standards Video Library

New York State has created a broad range of videos to explain elements of the Common Core Learning Standards. Included here are videos about elementary Common Core math.