M.Ed. Master of Education Curriculum Design and Instruction

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with desired learning outcomes and works backward to plan instruction and assessment?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

Understanding by Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with identifying desired results and then plans assessments and learning experiences.

Question 2

Bloom's Taxonomy's highest cognitive level in the revised version is:

Accepted Answer

Creating

Answer

In Anderson and Krathwohl's revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Creating' replaced 'Synthesis' as the highest cognitive level.

Question 3

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning at the end of an instructional unit?

Accepted Answer

Summative

Answer

Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the conclusion of an instructional period against defined standards.

Question 4

Differentiated instruction primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Adjusting content, process, or product based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile

Answer

Differentiated instruction involves tailoring content, process, and products to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Question 5

A curriculum map is best used to:

Accepted Answer

Align instruction, standards, and assessments across time

Answer

Curriculum maps are tools that align what is taught, how it is assessed, and which standards are addressed across a school year or grade level.

M.Ed. Master of Education Practice Test

M.Ed. Master of Education Practice Test

M.Ed. Master of Education Curriculum Design and Instruction