The Standards Connection

Module Objectives

Activities in this module explore the ways that learning standards connect with assessment to support student achievement. Estimated Time To Complete: 30 to 45 Minutes

This module is related to NEE Indicator 2.1, 3.1

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  1. Define priority standards and Identify the priority standards for the grade level/content area

  2. Explain how priority standards can support achievement

  3. Select priority standards for use in the classroom

  4. Describe the process of unwrapping standards and follow the steps to unwrap standards from your curriculum

  5. Define what is meant by scope and sequence

  6. Explain the connections between scope, sequence and assessment

 

Activities

Review the activities below.

Assessment link 1
1. What Are Priority Standards and How Are They Used?
Assessment link 2
2. What Happents When Standards Are Unwrapped?
Assessment link 3
3. How Do Curriculum Scope and Sequence Connect Standards to Assessment?

 

 

Additional Resources

Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrix (PDF)

Collaborative Decision-Making Matrix (Word)

Unwrapping Standards Organizers (Word)