ALT ALT - Alternative Learning Teacher Curriculum Development and Standards Alignment Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which document typically guides curriculum alignment to ensure instruction meets state and national learning standards in the US?

Accepted Answer

Scope and sequence chart

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Lesson reflection journal

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Student behavior log

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Parent communication folder

Question 2

What does 'backward design' (Understanding by Design) prioritize when developing curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Starting with desired learning outcomes before planning instruction

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Teaching chapter by chapter in textbook order

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Focusing primarily on daily activities and crafts

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Selecting textbooks before writing objectives

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'power standard' in curriculum development?

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A standard of high leverage, endurance, and readiness for the next level

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A standard that is easy to teach and test

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A standard used only in gifted education programs

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A standard that applies only to mathematics

Question 4

An ALT teacher is aligning a unit to Common Core State Standards. Which step should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Identify the specific standards the unit will address

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Create the summative assessment

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Choose hands-on activities

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Write the daily agenda

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a curriculum map?

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To provide a visual overview of what is taught, when, and how it aligns to standards

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To document student discipline incidents

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To track teacher attendance and professional development hours

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To outline the school's budget for instructional materials

Question 6

Which curriculum design approach organizes content in increasing complexity, revisiting topics at higher levels each year?

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Spiral curriculum

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Linear curriculum

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Modular curriculum

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Thematic curriculum