CCGPS Algebra I/EOCT

The State of GA elected to opt into the Common Core Standards, but did not opt in to the corresponding tests. Therefore, our children are taking tests to evaluate their knowledge of Algebra I that is based upon older teaching methods, while being taught under the new CCGPS standards. The tests are not portraying an accurate evaluation of what they have learned. Last year, approximately 70% of 9th grade students did not pass the EOCT in Algebra and the same thing is happening this year. Either the tests need to be changed to the Common Core tests or eliminate Common Core from the educational system.