Curriculum

What is the purpose of a curriculum?

To outline what students should learn

To grade students

To provide teachers with lesson plans

To create standardized tests

Which educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world experiences?

Constructivism

Behaviorism

Essentialism

Perennialism

What is the difference between a scope and sequence and a unit plan?

A scope and sequence outlines what will be taught over an entire year or course, while a unit plan focuses on one specific topic or theme

A scope and sequence outlines how each lesson will be taught, while a unit plan outlines what will be taught

A scope and sequence is only used in elementary schools, while a unit plan is used in middle and high schools

There is no difference between the two.

What is the purpose of formative assessment?

To evaluate student learning at the end of a unit

To determine grades for report cards

To provide feedback to both students and teachers throughout the learning process

To compare students' performance to their peers.

What is the difference between summative and formative assessment?

Summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of a unit or course, while formative assessment provides ongoing feedback throughout the learning process

Summative assessment is only used in elementary schools, while formative assessment is used in middle and high schools

There is no difference between the two

Formative assessment evaluates student behavior, while summative assessment evaluates academic achievement.

What is differentiated instruction?

Providing different assignments to students based on their interests

Teaching students at different levels within the same classroom

Providing extra credit opportunities to students who need it

Giving all students the same assignments and assessments.

What is a rubric?

A type of assessment that involves multiple choice questions

A tool used to evaluate student work based on specific criteria

A list of vocabulary words for a unit

A type of homework assignment.

What is backward design?

Starting with the learning objectives and designing instruction from there

Starting with the activities and then determining what students will learn

Starting with the textbook and creating lesson plans based on the content

There is no such thing as backward design.

What is the purpose of standards-based grading?

To compare students' performance to their peers

To provide feedback to both students and parents about what students know and can do

To determine grades for report cards

To motivate students to achieve higher grades.

What is the difference between a standard and an objective?

A standard outlines what students should know and be able to do at a certain grade level or course, while an objective is a specific goal for a lesson or activity

A standard and an objective are the same thing

A standard is only used in elementary schools, while an objective is used in middle and high schools

An objective is more general than a standard.

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