Explains to parents the common core educational standards, meant to ensure a similar level of preparedness for all students regardless of background or region, including what has changed in the classroom and the new math and English standards.-- Publishers description.

Includes index.

Part I.Getting up to speed on common core standards. Exploring common core's roots -- Grasping the basics of common core standards -- Supporting common core at home: your role as a parent -- Teaming up with teachers -- Part II. Acquainting yourself with the standards. Doing the math in kindergarten through grade 8 -- Graduating to high school math standards -- Helping your child achieve English language arts standards in K-5 -- Raising the bar: English language arts standards in Grades 6-12 -- Mastering literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects -- Part III: Part of tens -- Ten tips for parents -- Ten ways to help your child achieve common core standards -- Appendix: Resources for common core standards.