The problem that I see with the common core standards aren't actually the standards themselves. From reading the opinions of some high school math teachers, the common core standards are actually preferred over the old state standards because they require a deeper understanding of the material, rather than memorization of silly rules and procedures.

The true problem lies in the way that these standards are being implemented. Parents, districts, and schools are forcing everyone to adopt the common core ASAP, which isn't very fair to students or teachers. Where the state once required only one standardized math test, students must now take nine, and neither the teachers nor the students are being given an adequate amount time to become familiar with the new material.