SDL Curriculum and Instruction Management 2

Question 1

A district leader wants to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Which step should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a strong universal Tier 1 core instructional program for all students

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Identifying students for Tier 2 intervention

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Hiring interventionists for Tier 3 supports

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Creating a district-wide intervention schedule

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST indicator of instructional program coherence at the district level?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum, assessment, and professional development are intentionally aligned to common learning goals

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All schools use the same textbooks

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All teachers follow the same pacing calendar

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The district has adopted a single instructional framework

Question 3

A district leader notices that Advanced Placement courses are disproportionately enrolled by white and higher-income students. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove enrollment prerequisites and provide targeted support to expand access for underrepresented students

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Eliminate AP courses to ensure equity

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Encourage principals to recruit more diverse students to AP courses voluntarily

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Conduct a study before taking any action

Question 4

A superintendent is developing a districtwide professional learning plan focused on improving literacy instruction. Which approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Embedding ongoing, job-embedded professional learning aligned to evidence-based literacy practices and tied to classroom implementation

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Requiring all teachers to attend a single literacy workshop

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Purchasing a new literacy curriculum and distributing it to teachers

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Sending literacy coaches to schools on a rotating monthly schedule

Question 5

Which assessment practice BEST supports district-level instructional improvement?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a balanced assessment system including formative, interim, and summative assessments

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Using state summative assessments to make all curriculum decisions

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Requiring teachers to administer weekly standardized quizzes

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Relying on teacher-created tests without district calibration

Question 6

A district leader is reviewing curriculum for potential bias. Which type of bias is MOST harmful to student identity and learning?

Accepted Answer

Representation bias that excludes or stereotypes students based on race, gender, or culture

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Statistical bias in norming samples

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Publication bias favoring certain research findings

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Recency bias in curriculum content selection