I.B. and Common Core State Standards

I.B. and Common Core State Standards

By Kate Alva

Commonalities

I.B. CCSS

• Focused on developing challenging educational programs that prepare students for college and career success

• Cross-content literacy• Value critical thinking

and problem solving• Based on evidence and

research• Content rich curriculum

and robust assessments• Conducting and

reporting on research

Similar Goals & Values

IB Program

Common Core

Standards

Success in College &

Career

"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” www.ibo.org

"The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers," which will place American students in a position in which they can compete in a global economy.” www.corestandards.org

“IB’s goals and core values are in genuine alignment with the aims and desired outcomes of the Common Core State Standards.” www.ibo.org