ABSTRACT
If students are to exhibit the skills of the Common Core, the classroom culture, environment, and atmosphere must support the development of those skills. This necessitates specific attention, time, and focus. A supportive classroom culture requires that teachers embody respect in their daily interactions with students and that they spend time teaching the specific skills that will lead to student success. With a focused and positive classroom culture, students are more willing to take the risks necessary to build skills and deepen content knowledge.
