My Survey

1. How much do you know about the transition to the Common Core State Standards?I have Comprehensive Knowledge about the transition to the Common Core.
I have some knowledge about the transition to the Common Core.
I have little knowledge about the transition to the Common Core.
I have no knowledge about the transition to the Common Core.

2.	2. Do you feel prepared to teach the Common Core State Standards?Yes, I feel completely prepared. I feel somewhat prepared. No, I do not feel prepared at all. I do not know if I'm prepared.

2a. If "no" or "I do not know," what would help you feel prepared to teach the Common Core State Standards? (Check all that apply).A. Access to curricular resources aligned to the Common Core.
B. Access to assessments aligned to the Common Core.
C. More information about how the standards change what is expected of my instructional practice.
D. More information about how the standards change what is expected of students.

4.	2a. List anything else that would help you feel prepared to teach the Common Core.

If "yes" or "I feel somewhat prepared," what are you doing to implement the Common Core State Standards? (Answer questions 2b1. to 2b13.)

2b1. Math PracticesYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don’t know.

2b2. Instructional ShiftsYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don’t know.

2b3. Appendix BYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don’t know.

2b4. Differentiated InstructionYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don’t know.

2b5. InterventionsYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don’t know.

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2b6. Anchor StandardsYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b7. Nonfiction TextYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b8. Bloom's TaxonomyYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b9. Common Formative AssessmentsYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b10. Incorporating Instructional TechnologyYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b11. ScaffoldingYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b12. Writing Across the ContentYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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2b13. Pacing GuidesYes, I have fully incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectations and practice.
I’ve incorporated some of this component in CC in some areas of my teaching, in other areas, I have not.
No, I have not incorporated this component of the CC into my teaching expectation or practice.
I don't know.

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3. The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy apply to teachers in other core subjects and their work to support students' literacy development. As you reflect on your teaching of literacy in your subject area, please answer the following questions (3a - 3e).

To what extent do you believe the following practices are important to improving student learning?

3a. Providing students ongoing opportunities to write creatively drawing from personal experiences.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know.

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3b. Structuring opportunities for students to have conversations and develop arguments based on the texts they've read.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know.

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3c. Utilizing pre-reading strategies to help all students fully understand a text through discussions and/or overviews of context, vocabulary, and the author's craft prior to reading.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know.

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3d. Creating learning experiences that build knowledge using informational texts, not just literature.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know.

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3e. Providing instruction in academic vocabulary to support students' understanding of complex text.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know.

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4. Which of the following are the central shifts required from the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts/Literacy? (Check all that apply)A. Build students' knowledge through content-rich non-fiction
B. Provide students reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational
C. Strengthen students' understanding of narrative text by making meaningful connections to their personal experiences
D. Provide students different levels of text based on their reading abilities
E. Provide regular opportunities for students to practice with complex grade-level text and its academic language
F. [For general/math/science educators] The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy can also apply to other subject area teachers, related to their work to develop students' English Language Arts/Literacy understanding and practice.

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5. The Common Core State Standards for math can also apply to other subject area teachers, related to their work to develop students' mathematical understanding and practice. As you reflect on your teaching in your subject area, please answer questions 5a - 5e. To what extent do you believe the following practices are important to improving student learning?

5a. Structuring class time for students to develop procedural skill and fluency in core operations (such as multiplication tables) so they can understand more complex topics.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know

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5b. Exposing students to a wide range of math topics within each grade level in preparation for their future learning.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know

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5c. Connecting student learning within and across grades so learning builds on foundations built in previous years.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know

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5d. Providing opportunities for students to apply math concepts to "real world" situations.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know

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5e. Maximizing student learning by teaching effective mnemonics and recall strategies as alternatives to conceptual understanding.Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
I don't know

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6. Which of the following are the central shifts required from the Common Core State Standards in math? (Check all that apply)A. Focus deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build stron foundations for learning
B. Create coherent progressions within the standards from grade to grade so student knowledge and skills build onto previous learning
C. Introduce multiplication and division earlier in students' learning as foundations for math concepts taught in later years
D. Develop students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and their ability to apply math in context
E. Teach each math topic as an independent, new concept that is distinct from topics taught ealier or later

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7. Please identify which, if any, of the following activities/resources have been made available to you. (Check all that apply)A. Collaborative planning time dedicated to understanding and deconstructing the Common Core State Standards
B. Collaborative planning time dedicated to aligning curriculum to the Common Core
C. Content-focused trainings on the Common Core
D. Lesson plans aligned to the Common Core
E. Job-embedded training or coaching focused on Common Core implementation
F. Resources on research/best practice in Common Core implementation
G. Professional learning community focused on Common Core implementation
H. Other (please explain in question 7a.)
I. None of the above

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7a. If you answered "Other" in question 7, please explain.

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8. When you participated in professional development/training on the Common Core State Standards, what type of training facilitated the best professional development/training opportunities? (Check all that apply)A. 1/2 day training opportunity
B. One-day training opportunity
C. Multi-day training opportunity
D. Online webinar or video
E. Job-embedded training or coaching within my school
F. Professional learning communities (PLC)
G. Other (Please explain in question 8a.)

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8a. If you answered "Other" in question 8, please explain.

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9. Does your school have a plan for Common Core implementation?Yes
No
I don't know

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10. Does your district have a plan for Common Core implementation?Yes
No
I don't know

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11. What do you believe will be the top three challenges to implementing the Common Core State Standards in your school or district? (Check up to three)A. Students' prior knowledge
B. Need more information about the standards
C. Need more formative assessments aligned to the Common Core
D. Need more quality professional development
E. Need more time to collaborate with my colleagues
F. Need more funding
G. Need more aligned textbooks and materials
H. Need more parental involvement
I. Need a state assessment aligned to the Common Core
J. Need more time to help all students really learn the standards
K. Other (Please explain in 11a.)

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11a. If you answered "Other" in question 11, please explain.

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12. What tools, resources, or information would be most helpful in addressing the challenge(s)? (Open answer)

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13. What changes are you making to your teaching practice as a result of the Common Core State Standards? (Check all that apply)A. Incorporating new curricular materials and instructional strategies in my teaching
B. Asking students more questions and encouraging them to develop answers independently
C. Structuring opportunities for students to develop and solve their own problems
D. Increasing my use of national resources on teaching
E. Diversifying the ways I assess student learning and provide feedback
F. Increasing my collaboration with colleagues within my school and in other schools
G. Other (Please explain in 13a.)

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13a. If you answered "Other" in question 13, please explain.

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14. The Common Core State Standards will require that I change the way I incorporate instructional technology into classroom learning.Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Stongly Disagree
I don't know

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15. Is there anything else you want us to know about how the transition to the Common Core State Standards is affecting you, your school or your students?

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