From what I’ve seen, Common Core is geared to the very bright who at a young age can think somewhat abstractly, and jettisons the average and lower ability students who at that age are better served by memorization and rote learning. It seems in line with the elitist future libs are preparing for us.
Your post makes the most sense.
People have to remember... This is all political, and its all about Commie Core.
It was intentional that the kids would do poorly. They’ve been telling them all year they would do poorly.
And now the can say... “See! You see how much we NEED Bill Ayer’s curriculum?”