The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) aim for greater focus and coherence, outlining both content standards by grade level and standards of mathematical practice. The Common Core ...

The Common Core State Standards ... (NGA). The math standards include both content standards and mathematical practices (process standards) outlining what each student should know and be able to do at ...

But the way math was taught before Common Core was not always the only way. When the so-called "New Math" was introduced in the 1960s it was met with much of the same criticism Common Core is ...