Released Common Core Sample Questions

We are all too familiar with the twelve shifts that the Common Core requires of us if we are to be truly aligned, in terms of, curricular materials and classroom instruction.  The following test question is taken from a 5th grade ELA Common Core released sample item.  This sample illustrates the shift in which writing needs to emphasize use of evidence to inform or make an argument. 

In mathematics, teachers must teach more than “how to get the answer.” Students will be required to demonstrate deep conceptual understanding of core math concepts by applying, writing, and speaking about their understanding.  Assessments will emphasize word problems and problem-solving authentic, real world questions.  The following sample item is taken from the 6th grade math assessment.

The following article contains released Common Core sample questions from New York.  If you scroll to the bottom, you will find links to 3rd-8th grade sample questions in both ELA and Math.  Each link contains 12 released questions.

Common Core Sample Questions