<P> The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K -- 12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade . The initiative is sponsored by the National Governors Association ( NGA ) and the Council of Chief State School Officers ( CCSSO ) and seeks to establish consistent educational standards across the states as well as ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter credit - bearing courses at two - or four - year college programs or to enter the workforce . </P>
<P> The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K -- 12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade . The initiative is sponsored by the National Governors Association ( NGA ) and the Council of Chief State School Officers ( CCSSO ) and seeks to establish consistent educational standards across the states as well as ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter credit - bearing courses at two - or four - year college programs or to enter the workforce . </P>
the common core state standards ( ccss ) provide national standards for which age groups
the common core state standards ( ccss ) provide national standards for which age groups
K -- 12 students
K -- 12 students