Common standards allow for collaboration on best practices and professional development. The Common Learning Goals provide a clear vision of what educators and parents should aspire to. These learning objectives help ensure that students meet college and work expectations, are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society, and are provided with rigorous content and the application of higher knowledge thinking. Compared to international standards, the Common Core Standards help students prepare to complete enrollment requirements at universities around the world. In English language arts, the Common Core Standards are organized into the following four groups: (1) reading, (2) writing, (3) speaking and listening, and (4) language. Literacy standards are included that focus on reading and writing instruction during history / social studies, science, and technology. In math, the standards demonstrate an emphasis on number sense and algebraic thinking. These practices deepen the understanding of mathematics and improve students’ problem-solving skills. These practices are based on important “processes and competencies” including problem-solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and connection. These practices will allow students to understand and apply mathematics with confidence.