ABCTE ABCTE Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment 3

Question 1

What is the 'hidden curriculum' in education?

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Unofficial lessons taught through school culture, routines, and expectations

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Curriculum taught in private schools

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Advanced content for gifted students

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Curriculum that has not been approved by the state

Question 2

Which curriculum design approach organizes content around broad themes or real-world problems?

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Integrated/interdisciplinary design

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Subject-centered design

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Learner-centered design

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Standards-based design

Question 3

What is the primary role of a curriculum map?

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To track and communicate what is taught, when, and how it aligns to standards

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To show the physical layout of a classroom

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To identify struggling students

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To plan field trips and enrichment activities

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a standards-based curriculum?

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Uses clear learning targets derived directly from standards

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Focuses primarily on covering all textbook chapters

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Allows teachers to determine all content independently

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Emphasizes seat time over demonstrated mastery

Question 5

What does 'differentiated curriculum' mean?

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Modifying content, process, or product based on student readiness, interests, or learning profile

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Using different textbooks for each student

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Teaching different subjects at different times of day

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Offering elective courses to students

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment used in curriculum alignment?

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Exit tickets used to check understanding after a lesson

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End-of-year standardized tests

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Portfolio assessments collected at semester's end

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State-mandated benchmark assessments