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Perfect scores are possible on the California Standards Tests

This spring, many parents and teachers will root for students as they tackle the California Standards Tests, which are part of the California STAR Testing Program. While not every second- through eleventh-grader will receive a perfect score on the Tests, it is not impossible. After all, John Isaiah Norwood managed to do just that when he was […]

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Adults aim to improve students’ CST scores through chats

Every spring, the California Department of Education sets out to see how students throughout the Golden State are performing academically through the California STAR Testing Program. Using assessments like the California Standards Tests (CST), state educators are able to see how students in grades two through eleven are faring in subjects such as reading, mathematics and science, according […]

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Collegiate faculty to help middle school teachers prepare for the CCSS

Students may look to their teachers for answers, but even these individuals' learning is never complete. This is especially true of instructors who will be teaching in schools that have implemented the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Although it ultimately depends on the quality of instruction currently being offered in each school, it is possible […]

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Apple iPads make mathematical instruction fun at California school

Following the full implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) mathematical instruction will look quite different. For example, K-12 students in states that have adopted the CCSS will no longer have the chance to memorize a few concepts just so they can pass a test. According to the Standards' website, students will be required to understand […]

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Connecticut school district makes more technology available to students

Connecticut, like many other states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), understands the important role technological instruction plays in helping students become well-rounded professionals. According to the Connecticut State Department of Education, if pupils are to succeed in the 21st century, they must develop strong technological skills. Officials at Connecticut's New Canaan Public Schools […]

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Business sector sees value in the CCSS

Once the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fully implemented, not only will they prepare students in grades K-12 for college, but the workforce as well. According to the CCSS' website, it is the Standards' focus on developing learners' understanding of what is expected of them in essential subjects, such as reading and mathematics, that […]

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