The purpose of this article is to analyze the role that state standards play in the classroom. The topics I will include in this article will be an overview of the use and role state standards play in teaching and student learning and a summary of a discussion with my lead practice teacher about the standards and data from the his observation. Additionally, I will explore how my lead practice teacher uses the standards to help instruct his students. Additionally, through the lens of the reflective cycle, I will reflect on the intelligent action I plan to incorporate into my future classroom. Role State Standards Play in Teaching and Learning State standards impact how teachers instruct in the classroom in a controlling manner. Standards are state mandates for topics that must be covered in the classroom. The standards serve as an outline of topics that teachers can teach students. It is a uniform education of one subject covering all public schools in the state. Additionally, the standards should provide a structured learning environment in the classroom. Standards help teachers by providing an outline of instruction for the classroom. Falk (2000) suggests that “the ability of standards to provide guidance and images of possibilities of what quality work can be; the opportunity afforded by standards to initiate collective conversations and investigations into shared values, goals, objectives, and expectations” (p.164). Standards help teachers find a starting point for an instructional lesson. The standards also help create uniform instruction across the district and state. According to Ravitch (1991), “[the curriculum] must teach the fundamental democratic values ​​that enable… middle of the paper… the learning that students need (p. 234). As I teach my lesson, I must be present in the moment. I don't need to think about the last period of class, the next period or what needs to be done for tomorrow's lessons. I need to focus on the instruction given to the class I teach to help them succeed. Another smart action I would include in my classroom is feedback. I would include feedback on the structure in my lesson. At the end of the teaching, I would ask the students what they learned in class today. I would do this as a way to assess their learning and see what students get from the classroom lesson. Additionally, I would ask students what I could have done better in class or what they think didn't work in class. This would help me plan future lessons to know what works with the class and what didn't work with the class.