PTC PTC Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which framework is most commonly used to align curriculum design with state and national academic standards in the US?
- Understanding by Design (UbD) (Correct answer)
- Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
- ADDIE Model
- Maslow's Hierarchy
Correct answer: Understanding by Design (UbD)
Understanding by Design (UbD), developed by Wiggins and McTighe, uses backward design to align curriculum with desired learning outcomes and standards.
Question 2: What does 'backward design' in curriculum planning mean?
- Teaching content in reverse chronological order
- Starting with desired outcomes, then planning instruction (Correct answer)
- Reviewing previous units before introducing new ones
- Assessing students before instruction begins
Correct answer: Starting with desired outcomes, then planning instruction
Backward design begins with identifying the desired results and acceptable evidence of learning before designing learning experiences.
Question 3: Which document typically serves as the primary guide for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level?
- IEP
- State Content Standards (Correct answer)
- Lesson Plan Template
- Scope and Sequence Chart
Correct answer: State Content Standards
State content standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and guide curriculum decisions.
Question 4: A 'scope and sequence' document in curriculum design refers to:
- A student behavior chart
- The breadth and order of content taught across grade levels (Correct answer)
- A list of approved textbooks
- An assessment rubric
Correct answer: The breadth and order of content taught across grade levels
A scope and sequence document outlines what content will be covered (scope) and the order in which it will be taught (sequence).
Question 5: The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) primarily cover which two subject areas?
- Science and Social Studies
- Math and English Language Arts (Correct answer)
- Health and Physical Education
- Art and Music
Correct answer: Math and English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards focus on Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy and have been adopted by most US states.
Question 6: When aligning a lesson to standards, a teacher should FIRST:
- Select engaging activities
- Identify the specific standard being addressed (Correct answer)
- Choose assessment tools
- Arrange classroom seating
Correct answer: Identify the specific standard being addressed
Identifying the specific standard being addressed ensures all instructional decisions support the intended learning outcome.
PTC PTC Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment 1
Which framework is most commonly used to align curriculum design with state and national academic standards in the US?