MYLS Curriculum Development and Design 3

Question 1

Which type of curriculum refers to what students actually learn as a result of their school experiences, which may differ from the official plan?

Accepted Answer

Learned curriculum

Answer

The learned (or received) curriculum is what students actually internalize, which may differ from the intended or taught curriculum.

Question 2

Eisner's concept of the 'null curriculum' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Content deliberately excluded from formal instruction

Answer

The null curriculum is what schools choose not to teach, and Eisner argued this omission sends powerful messages about what is valued.

Question 3

A literacy curriculum designer uses readability scores and Lexile levels primarily to ensure:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate text complexity for grade-level standards

Answer

Lexile levels and readability scores help designers match text complexity to students' developmental reading levels and grade expectations.

Question 4

In curriculum design, 'horizontal alignment' ensures that:

Accepted Answer

Content is consistent across different subjects at the same grade level

Answer

Horizontal alignment coordinates content and skills across different subject areas or classrooms at the same grade level.

Question 5

Which numeracy curriculum approach emphasizes understanding mathematical concepts deeply before procedural fluency?

Accepted Answer

Conceptual-first approach

Answer

A conceptual-first approach prioritizes building understanding of mathematical ideas before students practice algorithms or procedures.

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