The NEW Common Core
NY State Tests (2013)



NYS Common Core Learning Standards

Citywide Instructional Expectations for 2012-13
Memo from the DOE

Common Core Shifts
Not a useful document, but it looks important. 

ELA
NYS Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy. 2013 additions to the Common Core are highlighted in yellow.
http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/ attachments/nysp12cclsela.pdf

Math
NYS Common Core Standards in Mathematics.  (additions not indicated)
http://engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/ nysp12cclsmath.pdf

Math: detailed curriculum map by skill
NYS Grades 3-8 Mathematics Common Core Learning Standards 
Testing Program Guidance (additions not indicated)



Example of New Test Questions

4th Grade ELA
4th Grade Math
7th Grade ELA
7th Grade Math
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/common-core-sample-questions/math-grade-7.pdf



Common Core Rubric and Scoring Turnkey 
Training for teachers and administrators

The Power-Point presentation that accompanied the full-day teacher training session for reading and scoring students responses. 

ELA 
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/english/ela-ei.html


Math
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/math/math-ei.html





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