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Core Math Tools is a downloadable suite of interactive software tools for algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry, and statistics and probability. The tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in terms of content and mathematical practices. Java required.

 Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Common Core

The primary purpose of sharing samples of PARCC items is to provide information about the assessment system and support educators as they transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the PARCC tests. The samples presented here are designed to shine a light on important elements of the CCSS and to show how critical content in the standards may appear in PARCC’s next-generation, technology-based assessments.

There are two types of samples found on these pages: Task Prototypes, which were released in August 2012; and, Sample Items, which were released beginning on August 19, 2013. The task prototypes were created to provide viable early models to guide item development. The new sample items represent the current state of PARCC item development and provide users a snapshot of what the 2014-2015 assessments will look like. The new sample items are first presented in PDF format to emphasize a focus on the content of the items.

KIPP and Measured Progress Partner on Common Core Tools 

The KIPP Foundation recently partnered with Measured Progress to provide assessment tools that facilitate a smooth transition to the Common Core State Standards. "By working together, we can set our students up to meet these new, rigorous standards and succeed in college and life," said Richard Barth, CEO of the KIPP Foundation. Read press release here.

Note: KIPP is a K-8 charter school.

Smarter Balanced Assessment Sample Questions

Sample common core performance tasks provided by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium:

English Language Arts Item and Task Specifications

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium’s work on the English Language Arts (ELA) Item and Task Specifications will provide item writers with parameters for selected-response (SR) items, constructed-response (CR) items, and performance tasks (PT). The general guidelines for technology enhanced (TE) items/tasks will appear in a separate document. This document outlines general guidelines of the format, content, and rigor for items developed for the Smarter Balanced summative assessments. Item writers should become familiar with the ELA Smarter Balanced bridge document entitled Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Content Specifications for ELA. This document provides a foundation that item writers need in order to create the kinds of items that Smarter Balanced states desire for their assessments.

Smarter Balanced Assessment Overview by Edu Sources

Edu Sources.com has provided this webpage to familiarize educators with the smarter balance assessment in  English/Literacy and Math.

Smarter Balanced Assessment PowerPoint

This powerpoint is was created by the Ventura County of Office of Education, and provides an overview of the Smarter Balanced Assessment and sample questions across content areas.

Sample Questions for English, History, Math, and Science

This document, published by a North Carolina school district, contains several  examples of common core-aligned questions that measure student learning.