{"product_id":"common-core-standards-for-parents-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118841839","title":"Common Core Standards For Parents For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118841839","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCommon Core Standards For Parents For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJared Myracle (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118841839, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 1.3 cm, 0.204 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA parent's guide to understanding the Common Core educational standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designed to ensure a similar level of job and college preparedness for students from all backgrounds and regions, the Common Core standards have been adopted in 45 states from coast to coast. These new common standards are designed to bring many diverse state standards into alignment with each other in math and English to create a set of national educational standards. \u003ci\u003eCommon Core Standards For Parents For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains this new set of standards, what it means for students, and how parents can get their children prepared for the school year. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains what changes to expect in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a grade-by-grade explanation of the new math and English standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides tips and exercises for helping students succeed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor parents who want to help their kids excel at school, \u003ci\u003eCommon Core Standards For Parents For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a handy, straightforward guide that explains everything they need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Up to Speed on Common Core Standards 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Exploring Common Core’s Roots 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Rationale 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the standards 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the goals 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing Common Core’s History 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the barriers 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResuming the conversation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Common Core Standards 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Adoptions and Implementation 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Common Core states 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving to implement Common Core 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Grasping the Basics of the Common Core Standards 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing Up on Mathematics Practice and Content Standards 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the standards for mathematical practice 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting familiar with content standards by domain 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the mathematics appendix 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the English Language Arts Standards 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving reading comprehension 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning writing skills 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating speaking and listening skills 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-tuning grammar, usage, mechanics, and vocabulary 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Standard 10 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe literacy standards 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping the ELA appendixes 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Instructional Shifts 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating instructional shifts in math 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring instructional shifts in English language arts and literacy 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Supporting Common Core at Home: Your Role as a Parent 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Setting Conducive to Learning 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling Lifelong Learning 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging and Nurturing a Curious Mind 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Learning Resources Readily Available 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Education Relevant to the Real World 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting the School’s Efforts 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Teaming Up with Teachers 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Effectively with Teachers and Administrators 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Your Child’s Performance and Progress 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping with Homework 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteering at School 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Acquainting Yourself with the Standards 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Doing the Math in Kindergarten through Grade 8 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at K–8 Content Standards 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Numbers and Shapes in Kindergarten 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting and cardinality 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Up with Numbers, Operations, and Shapes in Grade 1 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying the Groundwork for Multiplication in Grade 2 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying, Dividing, and Meeting Fractions in Grade 3 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations: Fractions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Expertise in Multiplication, Division, and Shapes in Grade 4 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations: Fractions 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Skills in Fractions, Division, and Volume in Grade 5 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations and algebraic thinking 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations in base ten 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber and operations: Fractions 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement and data 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Ratios, Rates, Variables, Exponents, and More in Grade 6 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatios and proportional relationships 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe number system 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressions and equations 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistics and probability 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Real-World Problems Involving Fractions, Ratios, and More in Grade 7 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatios and proportional relationships 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe number system 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressions and equations 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistics and probability 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up for Higher Math in Grade 8 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe number system 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressions and equations 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistics and probability 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Graduating to High School Math Standards 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisiting Number and Quantity 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe real number system 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantity 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe complex number system 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVector and matrix quantities 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Unknowns with Algebra 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting structure in expressions 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping polynomials and rational expressions 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding equations 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasoning with equations and inequalities 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the “Fun” in Functions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating functions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring linear, quadratic, and exponential models 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with trigonometric functions 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Mathematics to the Real World with Modeling 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping Up with Geometry 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongruence 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarity, right triangles, and trigonometry 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircles 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric properties as equations 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric measurement and dimension 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric modeling 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrunching Numbers with Statistics and Probability 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting categorical and quantitative data 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking inferences and justifying conclusions 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring conditional probability and probability rules 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing probability to make decisions 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Helping Your Child Achieve English Language Arts Standards in K–5 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Anchor Standards 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking and listening 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Foundational Reading Skills 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 4–5 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading and Understanding Literature 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading and Deciphering Informational Texts 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Clearly and Effectively 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking and Listening Standards 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnglish Language Rules and Conventions 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Raising the Bar: English Language Arts Standards in Grades 6–12 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading More Sophisticated Literature and Informational Texts 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 6 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 7 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 8 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Your Child’s Writing Skills 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 6 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 7 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 8 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Spoken Word: Speaking and Listening 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 6 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 7 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 8 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Higher-Level Rules and Conventions of Language 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 6 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 7 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 8 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Mastering Literacy in History\/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Reading Comprehension in History\/Social Studies 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 6–8 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering Texts on Scientific and Technical Topics 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 6–8 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 9–10 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades 11–12 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting about History\/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Part of Tens 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Ten Tips for Parents 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s My Child Currently Working On? 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Well Is My Child Meeting Expectations? 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay I See Samples of My Child’s Work? 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs My Child Struggling in Any Subject Areas? 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Which Subject Areas Does My Child Excel? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can I Do to Help My Child Achieve the Standards? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf My Child Needs Help with Homework, What Resources Are Available? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes the School Offer Any Opportunities for Academic Enrichment? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can My Child Be Doing to Develop Good Study Habits? 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich Classes Should My Child Be Taking 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Ways to Help Your Child Achieve Common Core Standards 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow What Your Child Is Working on 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitor Your Child’s Performance 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Daily Homework\/Study Routine 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a Study-Friendly Environment 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Do Your Child’s Homework! 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise Your Child’s Efforts 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Interesting Reading Material 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Your Child to Take Advantage of Academic Enrichment Opportunities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Fun, Educational Trips 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Stimulating Hobbies 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Resources for the Common Core Standards 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 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