MTLE Curriculum Planning and Design

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired learning outcomes and then works backward to design instruction?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

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Tyler Rationale

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Spiral Curriculum

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Direct Instruction

Question 2

Scope in curriculum planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

The breadth and depth of content to be covered

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The sequence in which topics are taught

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The pace of instruction throughout the year

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The alignment between grade levels

Question 3

Sequence in curriculum planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

The order in which content is taught

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The range of topics covered

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The alignment of content to state standards

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The number of assessments per unit

Question 4

A 'spiral curriculum,' as described by Bruner, revisits topics at increasing levels of complexity. This design principle MOST supports:

Accepted Answer

Deepening understanding through repeated exposure over time

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Covering more content per year

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Reducing redundancy in curriculum

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Testing students more frequently

Question 5

Which component of a lesson plan describes what students will be able to do by the end of the lesson?

Accepted Answer

Learning objective

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Materials list

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Assessment plan

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Anticipatory set

Question 6

A Minnesota teacher aligns lesson activities to the Minnesota Academic Standards. This alignment ensures:

Accepted Answer

Lessons meet state-defined expectations for student learning

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All students receive the same homework

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The curriculum is identical across all schools

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All assessments are standardized