Common Core
What are the Common Core State Standards?
The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life, regardless of where they live. Forty-three states, including Illinois, have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common Core.
The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life, regardless of where they live. Forty-three states, including Illinois, have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common Core.
The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
How will Common Core success be measured?
Illinois uses the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness). This is a computer-based assessment for English/Language Arts and Mathematics.
How will Common Core success be measured?
Illinois uses the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness). This is a computer-based assessment for English/Language Arts and Mathematics.
Given the increased rigor of this new assessment, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) anticipates all school districts in Illinois will initially see a decrease in the number of students who meet and exceed these standards. However, that doesn't mean our students know any less than they did before. Instead, we are simply applying a new set of expectations moving forward to demonstrate student progress toward meeting college and career-readiness benchmarks.
Where can I learn more about IAR and the Common Core Standards?
Further information about the Common core and IAR can be found at: