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  1. Which framework is commonly used in the US to define what students should know and be able to do in English Language Arts and Mathematics?

    Answer: Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

    The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) define grade-level expectations for ELA and math and have been adopted by most US states.

  2. When reviewing curriculum materials for bias, a teacher should check for which of the following?

    Answer: Underrepresentation or stereotyping of racial, gender, or cultural groups

    Curriculum bias review involves examining whether materials fairly represent all groups and avoid stereotypes that could negatively impact diverse learners.

  3. A teacher uses pre-assessment data to determine students already know 70% of a planned unit's content. The BEST action is to:

    Answer: Compact the curriculum and provide enrichment or acceleration for those students

    Curriculum compacting allows teachers to skip content already mastered and replace it with appropriately challenging alternatives.

  4. Which of the following BEST describes the role of essential questions in curriculum design?

    Answer: They frame the unit's big ideas and drive inquiry throughout instruction

    Essential questions, as defined in Understanding by Design, are open-ended questions that provoke deep thinking and guide the unit's inquiry.

  5. What does 'pacing guide' primarily help teachers do?

    Answer: Distribute instructional time across units to ensure all standards are taught before testing windows

    A pacing guide allocates instructional time so teachers cover all required standards within the school year, especially before high-stakes tests.

  6. In alternative learning settings, why is it especially important to tie curriculum to real-world applications?

    Answer: It increases student motivation and relevance, especially for students who struggle with traditional academic formats

    Real-world relevance is a powerful motivator for alternative learners who may be disengaged from decontextualized academic tasks.