Below is a short video of the reality of the dumbed down Common Core Math standards. It may surprise many people knowing the CCSS are better than what many states had in place. However he honestly acknowledges that there were states that HAD far superior math standards than Common Core:
Fordham, who has received Gates money, has supported Common Core from the beginning. However their own mathematician has never publicly supported them AND acknowledges there were better standards that were developed in other states.
If the above video does not appear on your device, use this direct link:
2014 Common Core Forum Howard County: Wilson Presentation