The Common Core State Standards---Wordled!

This wordle gives us a different way to look at the Common Core State Standards. I just created it using Wordle which, in this case, offers us a useful view about what the Common Core values most at least according to the frequency with which it uses certain words. You can also access this wordle by clicking here.

 

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Comments

[Ed Darrell]

Lots of stuff about words, about writing, and about language -- but how odd that the standards remain so aloof from the reality of the language.

Interesting. I wonder if that obtains in social studies and mathematics and chemistry.

[Jim]

Fun alternative Wordle, Dr. Dea! yes, which came first...? I know my answer. And Durff---I'll say that they should both matter in a world where kids need to be able write across multiple media, but you still make a good point. Thanks.

[Durff]

It is a sad commentary on our public school education that what we value most is text, writing, and words. I propose we should value more highly composition, and comprehension. The medium should not matter, it's the message that counts.

[Doctordea]

I, too, was curious as to how the Common Core would look synthesized through Wordle. Not surprisingly, our resultant images are quite similar. I chose an egg-shape, in my mind questioning which came first: common standards or good teaching? Many of my teachers say they are already doing this...and some are. Given the standards are successful in raising student achievement, my question: When it's all said and done, who will get the credit--David Coleman or teachers? You can see my image here: http://dconrad3.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/prevalent-themes-within-the-common-core-state-standards/