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What do performance standards specifically measure in relation to student learning?
What is the primary focus of proficiency standards?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 C's of Standards-Based Assessment (SBA)?
Which characteristic is true of a standards-based classroom?
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What aspect do standards-based curricula primarily aim to enhance in learners?
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What is one characteristic of a standards-based classroom?
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Which area is NOT one of the five C's in a standards-based approach?
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What does the perspective component in a standards-based approach focus on?
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Which of the following best describes cultural understanding in the standards-based approach?
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In a standards-based classroom, how should assessment practices be incorporated?
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How do connections within the five C's contribute to learning?
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What role does the hidden curriculum play in a standards-based approach?
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Which aspect of learner development is emphasized in the standards-based approach?
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Study Notes
Standards-Based Approach
- Built on principled procedures
- Flexible and adaptable to changes
- Includes timelines for learners' development and growth
- Describes a cohesive curriculum
- Considers the hidden curriculum
- Focuses on key ideas, concepts, and outcomes
- Includes assessments: formative, summative, diagnostic, and generative
- Outlines ways to fulfill accountability
The Five C's
- Communication: Oral and written communication, interpretation of messages, cultural understanding, and presentation to various audiences.
- Communities: Extending classroom learning beyond the classroom through activities like internet use.
- Cultures: Understanding one's own and other cultures through perspectives (e.g., values, ideas), practices (e.g., social interactions), and products (e.g., books, music).
- Comparisons: Acknowledging cross-cultural similarities and differences.
- Connections: Making connections with other subject areas and other disciplines.
Standards-Based Classroom
- Promotes respect, routines, and discourse.
- Values diversity in learners' interests, needs, and strengths.
- Ensures lesson components contribute to learning objectives and mastery of standards.
- Maximizes learning time for all learners.
Standards-Based Curriculum
- Defines knowledge, skills, competencies, and teaching content that contribute to a quality education.
- Explains what learners should know, understand, and be able to do.
What is a Standard?
- Defines what students should know, understand, and be able to demonstrate at the end of each level.
- Used as a reference point for planning, teaching, learning, and student progress.
- Clear, observable, measurable, and well-defined.
Synonyms for Standards
- Learning outcomes
- Learning objectives
- Learning targets
- Competencies
Standards Guide Learning
- How
- When
- Why
- What to say
- To whom
Types of Standards
- Content Standards: What learners should know and be able to do.
- Performance Standards: How learners have achieved the standards, showing progress towards meeting them.
- Proficiency Standards: How well learners should perform.
Characteristics of Quality Curriculum Standards
- Connected to the needs of the community and students.
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Description
This quiz covers the principles of a standards-based approach to education, including the Five C's of communication, community, culture, comparisons, and connections. It highlights the importance of a cohesive curriculum and the role of assessments in measuring student progress. Ideal for educators looking to enhance their understanding of curriculum development.
