NY State COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS

NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students should master to graduate high school able to succeed in academic college courses and in the workforce.NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards:

• Are aligned with college and work expectations
• Are clear, understandable and consistent
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
• Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society
• Are evidence-based