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What do performance standards specifically measure in relation to student learning?
What do performance standards specifically measure in relation to student learning?
What is the primary focus of proficiency standards?
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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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.
