Below are some common core resources to help you understand the core and its implications in the classroom.
ASCD Making the Shift: This article take the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and discuses the main shifts in this set of standards that have the more significant effect of students. The article explains the 3 main shifts in E/LA and Math.
McTighe-and-Wiggins-CCSS 5-Big-Ideas: This article explores the 5 big ideas of CCSS and how they can be interpreted into practice in your curriculum.
Below are the CCSS standards:
Below are ways national content standard are making connections to CCSS.
Art and CCSS: Start on page 32
Common Core Instructional Shifts handout: Common Core Review