CTC Curriculum Design & Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the ADDIE model, which phase immediately follows Analysis?
- Design (Correct answer)
- Development
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Correct answer: Design
After Analysis, the Design phase translates needs into learning objectives, content structure, and instructional strategies.
Question 2: A team coach is designing a curriculum for a cross-functional team that has varied experience levels. Which approach best addresses this diversity?
- Use a single standardized track to ensure consistency
- Apply differentiated learning paths that branch by experience level (Correct answer)
- Focus only on the lowest common denominator to include everyone
- Deliver all content in lecture format to save time
Correct answer: Apply differentiated learning paths that branch by experience level
Differentiated learning paths allow each learner to engage with content appropriate to their level while still meeting shared outcomes.
Question 3: Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-written learning objective using Bloom's Taxonomy?
- Understand the principles of agile coaching
- Appreciate how retrospectives improve team performance
- Analyze a team's sprint velocity data to identify improvement opportunities (Correct answer)
- Learn about Scrum events
Correct answer: Analyze a team's sprint velocity data to identify improvement opportunities
A strong objective uses an action verb at a measurable cognitive level — 'analyze' is specific, measurable, and maps to higher-order thinking.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a needs analysis in curriculum development for team coaching?
- To justify the coaching budget to stakeholders
- To identify the gap between current and desired team performance (Correct answer)
- To select the most popular training format
- To schedule the training calendar
Correct answer: To identify the gap between current and desired team performance
Needs analysis pinpoints the performance gap so curriculum design targets the actual root cause rather than assumed deficiencies.
Question 5: Formative assessment in a team coaching curriculum differs from summative assessment in that it:
- Occurs only at the end of a learning program
- Is used solely for grading purposes
- Provides ongoing feedback to adjust instruction during the program (Correct answer)
- Measures return on investment for the organization
Correct answer: Provides ongoing feedback to adjust instruction during the program
Formative assessment is conducted throughout the learning experience to check progress and guide real-time instructional adjustments.
Question 6: When sequencing curriculum content for a team coach training program, which sequencing strategy is most effective for building complex skills?
- Random sequencing to keep learners engaged
- Spiral sequencing, revisiting concepts at increasing depth (Correct answer)
- Reverse sequencing starting with the hardest material
- Alphabetical sequencing for easy reference
Correct answer: Spiral sequencing, revisiting concepts at increasing depth
Spiral sequencing revisits foundational concepts at progressively deeper levels, reinforcing prior learning while building complexity.
Question 7: A CTC designing a workshop discovers midway through delivery that participants already mastered the planned content. The BEST immediate response is to:
- Continue as planned to honor the curriculum design
- Skip to advanced application activities or case studies (Correct answer)
- End the workshop early and reschedule
- Apologize and repeat the foundational content more slowly
Correct answer: Skip to advanced application activities or case studies
Adaptive facilitation requires the coach to pivot to content that challenges participants at their actual level, maximizing learning value.
CTC Curriculum Design & Development 2
In the ADDIE model, which phase immediately follows Analysis?