The Common Core focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful.

 PARCC has produced a variety of resources for educators, parents, and the public to learn about the assessment system's history and development.

Study Island combines rigorous content that is highly customized to specific state standards in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies with interactive features and games that engage students and reinforce and reward learning achievement.