Download or read book Understanding Common Core State Standards written by John Kendall and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2011 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the new national Common Core standards and what educators need to know in order to strengthen learning and teaching methods within the classroom. Chapters focus on the national standards, including understanding, the benefits for students, concerns, and preparation for the 2014-2015 school year when students will assessed on the standards for the first time.