CPT Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design

Question 1

When designing a tutoring lesson plan, what should a tutor establish FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Identify clear, measurable learning objectives

Answer

Learning objectives define what the student will be able to do by the end of the session, guiding all subsequent planning decisions.

Question 2

Which planning framework uses the sequence of Desired Results, Assessment Evidence, and Learning Plan?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD), developed by Wiggins and McTighe, begins with the end in mind by identifying desired results before planning instruction.

Question 3

A tutor is working with a student struggling in algebra. Which approach best aligns lesson content to the student's current skill level?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a prerequisite skills assessment and scaffold instruction from gaps

Answer

Identifying prerequisite skill gaps allows the tutor to scaffold instruction from the student's actual starting point rather than assumed grade level.

Question 4

In lesson planning terminology, what is a 'scaffolded' curriculum approach?

Accepted Answer

Breaking complex skills into smaller, sequenced steps that build on each other

Answer

Scaffolding involves structuring content into progressively complex steps so students build understanding incrementally, with support removed as competence increases.

Question 5

Which element distinguishes a tutoring curriculum from a general school curriculum?

Accepted Answer

It is fully individualized to one student's assessed needs and goals

Answer

A tutoring curriculum is uniquely tailored to the individual student's assessed strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning goals, unlike standardized school curricula.

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CPT Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design