WGU D637 Curriculum and Instructional
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What is the concept of spiraling curriculum? - ANSWERS-It recognizes that
certain topics recur throughout the year through re-teaching, but also
throughout different grade levels, each time with increasing complexity and
depth.
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between standards,
scope and sequence, and spiraling curriculum in educational planning? -
ANSWERS-Standards define the learning objectives, the scope and
sequence map out the order and timing of instruction, and the spiraling
curriculum builds on this foundation by revisiting concepts with increasing
complexity.
True/False: State academic standards vary primarily due to political factors
influencing the writing process. - ANSWERS-False
What are Common Core State Standards? - ANSWERS-They represent a
significant development in the landscape of national standards and were
introduced to establish clear and consistent educational benchmarks
focusing on mathematics and English language arts.
Which aspect of the CCSS is highlighted using active verbs such as solve,
determine, and analyze? - ANSWERS-The CCSS's emphasis is on students'
engagement with content through higher-order thinking processes.
,What does the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) focus on? -
ANSWERS-Science
What does the College, Career, and Civic life (C3) focus on? - ANSWERS-
Social Studies
What does the NGSS for Grade 5 emphasize compared to the C3 standards
for Grade 8? - ANSWERS-NGSS emphasizes the development of models to
understand scientific concepts, while the C3 framework highlights historical
analysis and civic participation.
What are Learning Objectives? - ANSWERS-They guide students toward
what they should learn and be able to accomplish.
What are academic standards? - ANSWERS-Academic standards outline
what students should learn and achieve at each grade level across various
subjects.
What are National Standards? - ANSWERS-National Standards provide a
unified set of expectations for student learning nationwide.
What are State Standards? - ANSWERS-State Standards generally align with
national guidelines while addressing specific local needs and priorities.
What is the primary purpose of academic standards? - ANSWERS-To set
clear, measurable goals for student learning that guide curriculum
development, instructional planning, and assessment practices.
Which statement best describes the function of educational standards? -
ANSWERS-They serve as benchmarks for student performance and guide
curriculum development.
, Which statement best describes the role of district-level standards in the
educational standards hierarchy? - ANSWERS-They further detail state
standards to address specific district needs and resources.
What is a scope and sequence? - ANSWERS-A scope and sequence actively
charts the progression of these standards, specifying the sequence and
timing of instruction throughout an academic program.
What do standards identify in student learning? - ANSWERS-the "what"
What does scope and sequence identify in student learning? - ANSWERS-
the "how" and "when"
How do objectives contribute to the teaching and learning process? -
ANSWERS-They bridge the gap between broad educational standards and
daily classroom activities, guiding the design of engaging and effective
lessons.
What does a well-crafted learning objective consist of? - ANSWERS-1. The
condition under which the learning will occur.
2. The specific behavior or skill to be demonstrated.
3. The criterion for acceptable behavior.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects key aspects of creating
well-defined learning objectives? - ANSWERS-The condition in an objective
should define the environment or tools available when the skill is performed.
What is the primary purpose of aligning learning objectives with educational
standards? - ANSWERS-To guide the design of curriculum and assessments
that meet predetermined educational goals.
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What is the concept of spiraling curriculum? - ANSWERS-It recognizes that
certain topics recur throughout the year through re-teaching, but also
throughout different grade levels, each time with increasing complexity and
depth.
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between standards,
scope and sequence, and spiraling curriculum in educational planning? -
ANSWERS-Standards define the learning objectives, the scope and
sequence map out the order and timing of instruction, and the spiraling
curriculum builds on this foundation by revisiting concepts with increasing
complexity.
True/False: State academic standards vary primarily due to political factors
influencing the writing process. - ANSWERS-False
What are Common Core State Standards? - ANSWERS-They represent a
significant development in the landscape of national standards and were
introduced to establish clear and consistent educational benchmarks
focusing on mathematics and English language arts.
Which aspect of the CCSS is highlighted using active verbs such as solve,
determine, and analyze? - ANSWERS-The CCSS's emphasis is on students'
engagement with content through higher-order thinking processes.
,What does the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) focus on? -
ANSWERS-Science
What does the College, Career, and Civic life (C3) focus on? - ANSWERS-
Social Studies
What does the NGSS for Grade 5 emphasize compared to the C3 standards
for Grade 8? - ANSWERS-NGSS emphasizes the development of models to
understand scientific concepts, while the C3 framework highlights historical
analysis and civic participation.
What are Learning Objectives? - ANSWERS-They guide students toward
what they should learn and be able to accomplish.
What are academic standards? - ANSWERS-Academic standards outline
what students should learn and achieve at each grade level across various
subjects.
What are National Standards? - ANSWERS-National Standards provide a
unified set of expectations for student learning nationwide.
What are State Standards? - ANSWERS-State Standards generally align with
national guidelines while addressing specific local needs and priorities.
What is the primary purpose of academic standards? - ANSWERS-To set
clear, measurable goals for student learning that guide curriculum
development, instructional planning, and assessment practices.
Which statement best describes the function of educational standards? -
ANSWERS-They serve as benchmarks for student performance and guide
curriculum development.
, Which statement best describes the role of district-level standards in the
educational standards hierarchy? - ANSWERS-They further detail state
standards to address specific district needs and resources.
What is a scope and sequence? - ANSWERS-A scope and sequence actively
charts the progression of these standards, specifying the sequence and
timing of instruction throughout an academic program.
What do standards identify in student learning? - ANSWERS-the "what"
What does scope and sequence identify in student learning? - ANSWERS-
the "how" and "when"
How do objectives contribute to the teaching and learning process? -
ANSWERS-They bridge the gap between broad educational standards and
daily classroom activities, guiding the design of engaging and effective
lessons.
What does a well-crafted learning objective consist of? - ANSWERS-1. The
condition under which the learning will occur.
2. The specific behavior or skill to be demonstrated.
3. The criterion for acceptable behavior.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects key aspects of creating
well-defined learning objectives? - ANSWERS-The condition in an objective
should define the environment or tools available when the skill is performed.
What is the primary purpose of aligning learning objectives with educational
standards? - ANSWERS-To guide the design of curriculum and assessments
that meet predetermined educational goals.
