Common Core State Standards in Mathematics

 

As many states transition to the new Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSS-M), AMTE recognizes how important these new standards are to the work of mathematics teacher educators.

The AMTE CCSS-M Task Force is compiling information, resources, and links to help you become more familiar with the CCSS-M and better prepared to address these standards in our work with pre-service teachers and in professional development with in-service teachers at all grade levels.

 

 

Resources

Alphabet Soup—Your User’s Guide to all things Common Core!
Quick explanations of the many acronyms and terminology associated with the CCSS-M

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Common Core
More detailed responses to some of the most commonly asked questions about the CCSS-M

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Table of Links to Information and Reports A table organized by both topic and grade band with links to some of the most important documents and reports about the CCSS-M

 

Learning Trajectories for the K-8 CCSS-M
Interactive "hexagon maps" on TurnOnCCMath.net provide research-based resources for unpacking student learning in the K-8 CCSS-M.

 

CCSS Toolbox
An online CCSS Toolbox to support implementation of the mathematics standards.

 

Statement on Common Core assessment by CCSSO

 

Talking Points on CCSS-M 
The members of the Mathematics Common Core Coalition (MCCC) developed a set of talking points about the CCSS-M document that you can use in your communications with interested stakeholders.

Talking Points on CCSS-Math

Statement on CCSS Math by CBMS Presidents
This is a recently released statement of support for the Common Core from the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.

Support Statement for CCSS Math


CCSS-M Supporting Implementation Report

Written report from an NSF-funded project sponsored by North Carolina State University with recommendations for professional development to support implementation of the Common Core (CCSSM).

 

Mathematics Common Core Coalition
AMTE's statement on the formation of the Mathematics Common Core Coalition (MCCC) , providing expertise and advice on issues related to effective implementation and assessment of the CCSS.

 

Common Core State Standards Joint Statement
In collaborative effort, four major national mathematics education organizations - AMTE, NCTM, NCSM, ASSM - have issued a joint statement pledging their support in implementing the Common Core State Standards.

 

 

 


Connections

Timely, important updates for mathematics teacher educators.

As we move through the Spring semester, this issue of AMTE Connections highlights the many ways our community continues to learn from and support one another. In his presidential message, Farshid Safi reflects on the energy of the 2026 AMTE Annual Conference in Portland, OR and invites us to continue leading as a diverse community of scholars committed to strategic collective action. In this issue, you will find updates from several AMTE committees, opportunities for professional learning, and invitations to get involved—whether through contributing to the Tech Talk blog, attending upcoming webinars, or learning about new membership initiatives. We are also excited to feature articles that explore important aspects of mathematics teacher education, from helping preservice teachers interpret mathematical symbols, to designing meaningful mathematics tasks, to learning from program graduates to strengthen elementary mathematics teacher preparation. You will also find highlights from the Portland conference and the latest episodes from the Teaching Math Teaching podcast. Thank you to all who contributed to this issue and to the many members whose work continues to strengthen our AMTE community.

Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, Connections Editor