Common Core Resource Links

Common Core Resource Links

 

Common Core State Standards

http://www.corestandards.org/

Ohio Common Core Mathematics
Ohio's information and resources for the Common Core State Standards.

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Academic-Content-Standards/Mathematics

National Science and Math Initiative - Common Core Open Resources
Free lessons and materials, made in conjunction with PARCC

http://www.nms.org/Resources/CommonCoreOpenResources.aspx

Common Core Tool Box
Created in Collaboration with Charles A. Dana Center and Agile Mind for resources to use with the Common Core State Standards. 

http://www.ccsstoolbox.org/

PARCC
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

http://www.parcconline.org/ 

PARCC Accommodations
http://parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-accommodations-and-fairness

PARCC Technology Guide
http://parcconline.org/technology

PARCC Task Prototypes and Sample Items
http://parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes 

PARCC Calculator Policy
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCApprovedCalculatorPolicy-July%202012.pdf

PARCC Reference Sheets
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/ApprovedPARCCReferenceSheet_081712.pdf

Sample PARCC Assessment (ELA first, then Math)
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#


Smarter Balanced Sample Items
While this is the other testing consortium, there are several different prototype items that would be useful to test and be familiar with.

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/

Sample Smarter Balanced Assessment
https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/

Stanford ELL Resources for Teachers
Teaching Resources for teaching English Language Learners in three content areas: Math, Science and English Language Arts

http://ell.stanford.edu/teaching_resources

Math Assessment Project
Lessons, Tasks and Assessments for Implementing the Common Core State Standards

http://map.mathshell.org/materials/index.php

Howard County (Maryland) Wikispace Math Common Core Resources and Materials
Has links to 6th Grade - 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Common Core Resources, also contains resources for higher level mathematics courses

https://secondarymathcommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org/

New York City Department of Education
New York City Tasks, Units & Student Work

http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/CommonCoreLibrary/TasksUnitsStudentWork/default.htm

Engage NY
Great resources from NY State Department of Education

http://www.engageny.org/

http://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-toolkit

http://www.engageny.org/mathematics

Ohio Resource Center
Resources for Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies Teachers.

http://ohiorc.org/

Stella's Stunners - 600 non-routine mathematics problems for 6 -12 grades
http://ohiorc.org/for/math/stella/

Problem Corner - A collection of intriguing, inquiry-oriented mathematics problems with solutions and classroom suggestions.for Grades 3 - 12.
http://ohiorc.org/for/math/problem_corner/default.aspx 

CCSS Math
Linked resources organized by standard.

http://ccssmath.org/

Stanford University Understanding Languages
Linked resources for assisting our ELL Students. Contains resources for ELA, Math and Science.

http://ell.stanford.edu/teaching_resources/

Emergent Math
Problem Based Learning Blog - our Course of Study contains many of these links.

http://emergentmath.com/

YummyMath
Mathematics relevant to the world we are currently living in. 

http://www.yummymath.com/

Scope It
Math and Common Core Resources from INFOhio
http://www.scoop.it/t/math-and-the-common-core

Illustrative Mathematics Sharing resources for teachers to create coherent learning of mathematics.  

http://www.illustrativemathematics.org/

Inside Mathematics 
Professional resource for educators passionate about improving students' mathematics learning and performance. Contains classroom examples, videos and materials.

http://insidemathematics.org/  
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Use these virtual manipulatives to increase student understanding and prepare students to manipulate materials in preparation for the PARCC assessment.

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

NCTM Illuminations
National Council Teachers of Mathematics Activities

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx

Texas Instruments Activities
Graphing Calculator Activities for TI-84 Plus, TI-Nspire

http://education.ti.com/en/timath/us/home 

NRICH Mathematics Project
The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners.

http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage

Learn Zillion
Learning platform that combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting.

http://learnzillion.com/

Khan Academy
Students can make use of our extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos from any computer with access to the web.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

LiveBinders 3 Acts of Math Collection
Collection of 3 Acts of Math Videos and Lessons

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/330579


Estimation 180
Building Number Sense One Day at a Time. Daily picture where students have to estimate what the question is asking, they must use their reasoning skills, explain why, etc.

http://www.estimation180.com/ 

Mr. Stadel on Vimeo
Lesson examples that develop a higher level thinking.

http://vimeo.com/mrstadel

Graphing Stories
Shows a 15 second video clip and have students graph the results, then discuss.

http://graphingstories.com/

Graph of the Week
New graph posted each week with questions associated with the graph.

http://turnersgraphoftheweek.webs.com/


Get the Math
Algebra in the Real World

http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/  

Balanced Assessments
Bank of innovative assessment tasks for grades K-12

http://balancedassessment.concord.org/

Math Movies
Short movie clips related to mathematical topics

http://www.math.harvard.edu/~knill/mathmovies/

MathFiction

Plays, short stories, comic books and novels dealing with math

http://kasmana.people.cofc.edu/MATHFICT/browse.php 

Shordor Educational Foundation
Notes, Lessons and Applets aligned to the standards
 http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/byAudience/ 


CK-12 Foundation
Services like CK-12 make it easy for teachers to assemble their own textbooks. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. You can start from scratch or build from anything the the FlexBooks library.
www.ck12.org


Math Type
Free software to edit equations in Word Processors, Websites, and other documents. Trial is for 30 days for free with the full version, then you are "downgraded" to a Lite mode. I used this throughout college and while in the classroom, and have never needed anything other than what is available in Lite Mode.
http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/

Math is Fun
Different curriculum resources to help assist teaching the Common Core State Standards. Many of the resources feature virtual manipulatives to assist with lessons and activities.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/links/index-curriculum.html

Mastery Connect
A great place for educators to share Common Core assessments and resources.

http://www.masteryconnect.com/

Shmoop
Addresses the Mathematics Common Core State Standards for High School and 8th Grade. Contains a breakdown of the standards and sample assignments using the standards.

http://www.shmoop.com/common-core-standards/math.html


Opus Math
Free math problem bank. Can search by standard, focuses on middle school content standards, contains some 4th and 5th grade standards as well.

http://www.opusmath.com/

Project Paced
NYC Pacing guide with units and activities.

http://www.projectpaced.com/


Figure This
NCTM Challenges and Short Problems - great for introduction of a topic or quick problem to get students thinking about mathematics!
http://www.figurethis.org/index.html