CPI Curriculum Mapping & Alignment 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an 'essential question' used in curriculum mapping?

Accepted Answer

How does power shape society over time?

Answer

Essential questions are open-ended, thought-provoking inquiries that drive curriculum units and promote deeper understanding.

Question 2

A program review team finds that critical safety procedures are only addressed in one elective course. This gap would be identified through:

Accepted Answer

A curriculum audit using a vertical alignment map

Answer

A vertical alignment map reveals gaps in coverage across a program, showing where critical content is missing or underrepresented.

Question 3

In Jacobs' curriculum mapping model, what is the primary purpose of the 'consensus map'?

Accepted Answer

To represent agreed-upon curriculum that all instructors will implement

Answer

The consensus map in Jacobs' model reflects collective agreement among faculty on what should be taught, creating a shared curriculum blueprint.

Question 4

Formative assessment data is integrated into curriculum maps primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Inform ongoing instructional adjustments within the unit

Answer

Embedding formative assessment data in curriculum maps allows instructors to refine pacing and content delivery in response to student progress.

Question 5

Which scenario best illustrates 'taught curriculum' versus 'intended curriculum'?

Accepted Answer

Standards require persuasive writing but a teacher only assigns personal narratives

Answer

A gap between intended curriculum (the standards) and taught curriculum (actual instruction) occurs when teachers diverge from the prescribed content.

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CPI Curriculum Mapping & Alignment 3