MYLS Curriculum Development and Design 2

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired learning outcomes before selecting instructional activities?

Accepted Answer

Backward Design (UbD)

Answer

Backward Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with the end goals in mind before planning instruction and assessment.

Question 2

A numeracy curriculum that revisits fractions in grade 5 with greater complexity than in grade 3 is an example of which design principle?

Accepted Answer

Spiral curriculum

Answer

Bruner's spiral curriculum intentionally revisits concepts at increasing levels of complexity across grade levels.

Question 3

When a curriculum committee ensures that reading skills taught in grade 6 build directly on those from grade 5, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Vertical alignment

Answer

Vertical alignment ensures coherent progression of skills and concepts across consecutive grade levels.

Question 4

Which component of a standards-based curriculum framework specifies the breadth of content to be covered at each grade level?

Accepted Answer

Scope

Answer

Scope refers to the range and breadth of content, skills, and concepts included in a curriculum at a given level.

Question 5

A teacher designing a literacy unit creates a pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge. In the UbD framework, this falls under which stage?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence

Answer

Stage 2 of UbD focuses on determining acceptable evidence of learning, including formative and diagnostic assessments.

(MYLS) Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Selective Entry Test Practice Test