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Curriculum Mapping & Alignment Flashcards

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  1. Which type of curriculum map focuses on recording what content was actually delivered after instruction concludes?

    Answer: Diary map

    A diary (or documented) map is a retrospective record of what was actually taught, serving as a baseline for curriculum review.

  2. Curriculum alignment to ISTE or other professional standards is critical because it:

    Answer: Ensures program graduates meet recognized professional competencies

    Alignment to professional standards ensures that program completers possess the competencies expected by employers and credentialing bodies.

  3. In a pacing guide, which element is most critical for curriculum alignment purposes?

    Answer: Timelines tied to specific standards or learning objectives

    A pacing guide aligned to standards ensures that all required content is covered with adequate instructional time before assessments.

  4. A CPI practitioner reviewing a curriculum map finds objectives written only at the knowledge and comprehension levels for an advanced professional course. The best corrective action is to:

    Answer: Revise objectives to include application, analysis, and evaluation levels

    Advanced courses should include higher-order Bloom's levels; revising objectives to include application and above ensures appropriate rigor.

  5. What does 'scope' refer to in a scope and sequence document?

    Answer: The breadth and depth of content to be covered in a curriculum

    Scope defines the breadth (what topics) and depth (how thoroughly) of content that a curriculum covers.

  6. Which of the following best describes 'diagonal alignment' in curriculum design?

    Answer: Aligning content both vertically across grade levels and horizontally across subjects simultaneously

    Diagonal alignment integrates both vertical (across levels) and horizontal (across subjects) alignment to create a cohesive curriculum web.

  7. An instructor is asked to perform a 'gap analysis' of the curriculum. What is the primary goal of this process?

    Answer: Identifying content areas where learning objectives are missing or underrepresented

    A curriculum gap analysis systematically identifies where required content, skills, or standards are absent or insufficiently addressed.