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The Massachusetts Common Core of Learning

Thinking and Communicating

All students should:

Read, Write and Communicate Effectively

  • Read and listen critically for information, understanding and enjoyment.
  • Write and speak clearly, factually, persuasively and creatively in standard English.
  • Distinguish fact from opinion, identify stereotyping and recognize bias.
  • Read, write and converse in at least one language in addition to English.

Use Mathematics, the Arts, Computers and Other Technologies Effectively

  • Apply mathematical skills to interpret information and solve problems.
  • Use the arts to explore and express ideas, feelings and beliefs.
  • Use computers and other technologies to obtain, organize and communicate information and to solve problems.

Define, Analyze and Solve Complex Problems

  • Make careful observations and ask pertinent questions.
  • Seek, select, organize and present information from a variety of sources.
  • Analyze, interpret and evaluate information.
  • Make reasoned inferences and construct logical arguments.
  • Develop, test and evaluate possible solutions.
  • Develop and present conclusions through speaking, writing, artistic and other means of expression.

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