Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standard Initiative is a wonderful initiative working toward more specific standards not fewer standards. They want to make sure that the standards are clear for not only teachers but the students and parents as well. They also focus on a consistent framework. They are designed to be relevant to the real world to help in their success in the future.
Minnesota sadly has not yet adopted the Common Core State Standards. Although it is a relatively new initiative, MN is only one of eight states that have not yet joined the initiative. I think it would be a great thing to have for the students of MN. It would be nice to see all 50 states united in this initiative.
Rockin' the Standards=Awesome!
Tim Bedley is amazing. What will he think of next?? I think this is great way to not only get kids interested in math but to have fun learning it at the same time. My favorite song is the Quadrilateral Dance and The Angles song is pretty catchy as well. If you haven't noticed kids love to sing! I have heard many students singing such songs as "Pray for You" by Jaron and The Long Road to Love and "Rain is a Good Thing"by Luke Bryan, among many other pop songs. If you have heard the lyrics to these songs and others on the radio, I would much rather hear students sing to RTS than some of these pop songs. I definitely think this CD is a great investment for any teacher or parent.
Tim Bedley is amazing. What will he think of next?? I think this is great way to not only get kids interested in math but to have fun learning it at the same time. My favorite song is the Quadrilateral Dance and The Angles song is pretty catchy as well. If you haven't noticed kids love to sing! I have heard many students singing such songs as "Pray for You" by Jaron and The Long Road to Love and "Rain is a Good Thing"by Luke Bryan, among many other pop songs. If you have heard the lyrics to these songs and others on the radio, I would much rather hear students sing to RTS than some of these pop songs. I definitely think this CD is a great investment for any teacher or parent.
I was not real familiar with the Common Core State Standard Initiative, but after reading a little bit about it from the link you provided, I think it sounds like a pretty good idea. I also like Rockin' the Standards singalong cd you link on your blog. These are to good ideas that go along with your post.
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