PTC PTC Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment

Question 1

Which framework is most commonly used to align curriculum design with state and national academic standards in the US?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Starting with desired outcomes, then planning instruction

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

State Content Standards

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

The breadth and order of content taught across grade levels

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Math and English Language Arts

Answer

The Common Core State Standards focus on Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy and have been adopted by most US states.

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PTC PTC Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment