CTA Curriculum & Assessment Support Flashcards

Curriculum standards in US public schools are primarily determined by:

Answer: State education agencies, with federal guidelines such as those in ESSA

In the US, curriculum standards are primarily set by state education agencies, with federal law such as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) providing overarching guidelines.

Which of the following is an example of curriculum alignment?

Answer: Ensuring that daily lessons and assessments match the grade-level standards students are expected to meet

Curriculum alignment means ensuring that lessons, activities, and assessments are directly connected to the grade-level standards students are expected to master.

What is the role of a teacher assistant when administering a read-aloud accommodation during a test?

Answer: To read the test content verbatim without providing additional explanations

When providing a read-aloud accommodation, the teacher assistant must read the test content verbatim without altering, simplifying, or explaining it.

Benchmark assessments are typically given to:

Answer: All students at regular intervals throughout the year to monitor progress toward standards

Benchmark assessments are administered to all students at regular intervals during the school year to track progress toward meeting grade-level standards.

What does 'vertical alignment' in curriculum mean?

Answer: Ensuring that learning progressions are coherent across grade levels from kindergarten through high school

Vertical alignment ensures that skills and content build coherently across grade levels so that each year's learning prepares students for the next year's expectations.

A portfolio assessment collects:

Answer: A purposeful collection of student work over time that shows growth and achievement

A portfolio assessment is a purposeful collection of student work samples over time, designed to demonstrate growth, effort, and achievement across multiple dimensions.