The NGA and CCSSO wrote that the Standards are «based on rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher - order thinking skills» and «informed by other top performing countries in order to prepare all students for success in our global economy and society» (NGA Center & CCSSO, 2015, About the Standards). (christienken.com)
It will explore how the United States performs relative to other countries and the shared education trends of top performing countries. (canvas.net)
suggests that «the real differences lie in how teachers in the U.S. and top performing countries plan and teach lessons,» and that «it is time to rethink the culturally ingrained methods teachers use in their classroom.» (nationalmathfoundation.org)