The Cc Standards Tracker
08 April 2016
Figuring out which standards you’ve already taught can be incredibly time-consuming. That’s why we built a standards tracker right into Cc. Cc Pro lets you track exactly which standards you’ve added to your lessons so you can be sure that you never leave anything out.
How to use the Standards Tracker:
Click the “Standards Tracker” button in your planbook, select one of your classes, and then select a set of standards on the left. You’ll see a list of every date you’ve taught each standard. That way you can quickly figure out which standards you need to cover as the year goes on!
Also, if you don’t see the standard sets you want, go back to your planner and then add that standard set to the class you want.
Want a more in-depth look at standards sets in Cc and the standards tracker? Check out this video.
Note: The standards tracker is a Pro feature. You can upgrade to Cc Pro on your home screen at any time.
How to Use the Standards Tracker in Your Classroom (As Described By Cc Teachers):
Identify Gaps in Your Instruction
“I use the Standards Tracker to see how many times I have had students practice the content standard/skill, and can use it to identify mini-lessons needed for gaps in my instruction.” -Kelley from West Virginia
Make Teacher Evaluations a Breeze
“One professional development day last year was spent tracking our standards from the year based on our lesson plans [for teacher evaluations]. I’m able to do that so quickly now.” -Rachel from Illinois
Feel Satisfied Every Time You Cover a Standard
“I love the Standards Tracker. It’s satisfying to see the dates appear beside standards as I cover them.” -Stephanie Cooper
Ensure Students Are Seeing the Most Important Information Multiple Times
“I can go back to see how many times I have hit the most important standards that I want my students to master before going on the next grade level. It has been especially helpful in my ELA classes.” -Sara from Missouri
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I unlock the standards tracker?
You can unlock the standards tracker by starting a free trial of Cc Pro. Just click ‘Standards Tracker’ to get started.
If I’ve already added standards, will they show up on the tracker once I’ve upgraded?
If you’ve already added standards, those will absolutely show up once you upgrade! No need to add them twice.
If I plan a future lesson, will that show up on the tracker?
Of course! It will show up as a date on the tracker just like lessons you’ve already taught.
What if I use more than one set of standards for a class?
The Standards Tracker accommodates this too. You can switch between standards sets for the class on the left-hand side of your screen.
Advanced Tip:
Plan with your standards tracker in sight.
When planning future lessons, it is great to know what standards you have and haven’t addressed. To avoid having to toggle between the lesson planner and the standards tracker, set the two screens up side by side!
If you refresh your standards tracker after adding a standard to a lesson, that date will now show up in your tracker!
Have ideas to make the standards tracker even better?
We’d love to hear them! Share your ideas on our Facebook Page.
Originally published at blog.commoncurriculum.com on April 8, 2016.
