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Common Core and NC Essential Standards

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 Use the Mastery Connect Matrix above to search the Common Core Standards by subject and grade level.
 
 
 

Common Core State Standards

Common Core Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of shared, Kindergarten through 12th grade national standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Common Core standards will allow teachers to develop students’ understanding of the content on a deeper level by focusing on the most vital concepts. The Common Core standards also provide a more logical progression of skills that spiral and build in complexity from one grade level to the next.

 
 

North Carolina Essential Standards

NC Essential Standards North Carolina Essential Standards are the content area standards developed specific to North Carolina. While Common Core State Standards include only English Language Arts and Mathematics, North Carolina has created Essential Standards for all other subject areas. The Essential Standards are aligned with Common Core Literacy Standards and professional development is being provided for teachers in integrating these literacy skills across all content areas including:

  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • World Languages
  • Arts Education
  • Healthful Living
  • Guidance
  • Instructional and Technology Skills
  • Occupational Course of Study
  • English Language Development
  • Career and Technical Education
 
 
Use the links below to access more information about the Common Core/Essential Standards.
 
Mastery Connect: Focusing on the Core (a Professional Learning Community for teachers)
 
National PTA
 
Common Core Standards
 
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
 
Common Core Brochure from Rockingham County Schools
 
 
If you have questions regarding Common Core and Essential Standards Information, please contact the following:
  • Your child's teacher
  • Your child's school
  • Dr. Nakia Hardy, Assistant Superintendent K12 Curriculum & Instruction, nhardy@rock.k12.nc.us



Parents' Guide to Student Success
(Click on the links below to access the guides by grade level)

 
 
Parents’ Guide to Student Success (listed below in English and Spanish) was developed in response to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 40 states have adopted.  Created by teachers, parents, education experts, and others from across the country, the standards provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.      
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National PTA® created the guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics).

The Guide includes:

  • Key items that children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade, once the standards are fully implemented.
  • Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning.
  • Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher. 
  • Tips for planning for college and career (high school only).
6th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 6th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.

7th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 7th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.

8th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 8th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.

 

Guía Para Padres Para Fomentar El Éxito Escolar

6to Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 6to grado.

7mo Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 7mo grado.

8vo Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 8vo grado.