Common Core State Standards
Adopted by over 45 states in the U.S., the Common Core State Standards are a set of shared K-12 learning expectations for students in English-language arts and mathematics. These two new sets of content standards replace Oregon’s current standards in English language arts and mathematics. While the new standards are similar in ways to Oregon’s current standards, some content has been shifted and the level of rigor has increased to ensure college and career readiness at the end of high school.
Portland Public Schools began phasing in the Common Core State Standards in 2011-12, providing professional development to teachers and aligning core curriculum.
Since 2014-2015, students no longer take the OAKS exam in math and English-Language Arts and will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment instead.Common Core poster series (PDFs)
CCSS Resources for parents
Portland Public Schools Resources:
- Smarter Balanced, Basic Facts: English | Español
- Smarter Balanced questions
- Practice test
- Information On How to Opt Out
Council, Great City Schools Resources:
- GREAT VIDEO: Explains Common Core English & Español
- Parent Roadmaps to CCSS English Language Arts
- Parent Roadmaps to CCSS Math
Oregon Department of Education Resources:
- Smarter Balanced ODE Resources
- Smarter Balanced FAQ: English , Español
- Smarter Balanced: Lessons Learned
- Common Core: English Language Arts/Literacy
- Common Core: Mathematics
- FAQ for Parents
- What do the CCSS mean for my student?