Successful evaluation and assessment procedures should focus on
A. Broad base of external population groups
B. Target specific external and internal population groups
C. Representative samples of all population groups
D. Random samples of all population groups
All of the items below can be found in both a curriculum guide and a
curriculum-objectives notebook except
A. Scope and Sequence
B. Objectives
C. Suggested activities
D. Suggested evaluations
True or False. Both Farrell’s Model and Hunter’s Model use Independent practice in the
same way.
a. True
b. False
Differentiated instruction is
A. a way of teaching and learning
B. an instructional strategy
C. what a teacher does when he or she has time
D. a recipe for teaching
PL94-142 was a major piece of special education legislation that took place during the
A. Privatistic conservatism period
B. Romantic radicalism period
C. Scholarly structuralism
D. Technological constructivism period
When constructing unit plans based on the annual matrix, which of the subject areas
below will find it easier to co construct the units?
A. English-language arts
B. Social studies
C. Music
D. Science
In general, most states have developed policies relative to each item below except
A. Length of years to graduation
B. Length of the school year
C. Length of the school day
D. Length of periods for particular subjects
Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
a. Curricular policies are the set of designated rules, criteria and guidelines
b. Curricular policies are intended to control curriculum
c. Curricular policies can be macro or micro
d. Curricular policies do not allocate value
True or False. Students will learn best when learning opportunities are natural.
a. true
b. false
True or False. Differentiated does not mean providing separate, unrelated activities for
each student.
a. true
b. false
True or False. In general, states mandate the minimum length of a school year.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is not an advantage of using the voluntary method for choosing
teacher representatives to the curriculum process?
A. People who volunteer are interested in the program.
B. Not all volunteers are competent
C. The use of volunteers is an open, democratic process
D. None of the above
One approach to the needs-responsive curriculum is to conduct a survey with the
faculty. The other approach is:
A. Conduct in-depth interviews with students
B. Survey parents
C. Empower the parents association to provide data
D. Consult with district administration
One of the literacy changes that has taken place due to technology is:
A. In pre-technology most books and other publications were proofed prior to
publication while the Web is not so the user must determine the veracity of the source.
B. In pre-technology the information provided was limited while the Web provides a
great deal more accurate information.
C. In pre-technology students or school districts had to purchase trade books or
literature while using the Web they can be downloaded without cost.
D. In pre-technology students had to read the literature selection and for their own
analysis while now the Web provides the analysis for them.
The Connective Curriculum for gifted learners is designed to do which of the following:
A. Follows the discipline of a given field
B. Makes connections across times, cultures, places, and disciplines
C. Guides understanding and application of facts, methodologies, and principles of a
discipline
D. Guide students in understanding their own strengths, preferences, values, and
commitments
True or False. An early attempt at individualization of instruction occurred in the
one-room schoolhouses.
a. true
b. false
If, when assessing curriculum, there is general dissatisfaction with the results among all
constituent groups the best course of action would be to:
A. Eliminate the project because it failed
B. Analyze data to see what the problem is and correct it
C. Find a rationale to use in explaining the failure, but continue
D. Ask central administration for help
Which of the following is not a phase in improving the field of study?
A. Develop curriculum materials
B. Orient for mastery
C. Select instructional materials
D. Establish required time allocations
True or False. Curriculum leadership occurs both at the district and school level.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following describes the curriculum support under the Common Core State
Standards?
A. Curriculum defined by the text
B. Standards drive the curriculum, but curriculum development lags behind standards
development
C. Standards publication is followed quickly by curriculum development
D. International benchmarks
Williams and Engel found four primary approaches to accountability: professional,
organizational, market and parental/community which of the following is not one of the
four?.
A. Student accountability
B. Organizational accountability-
C. Market accountability.
D. Parental/community accountability
True or False. In the technological model the primary reason for selecting learning
activities is their relationship to the objectives.
a. True
b. False
True or False. Most curriculum development efforts do not use objective tests.
a. True
b. False
If a district is interested in a specific curriculum area
A. Only teachers need be involved
B. National standards dictate the needs
C. Textbooks provide the guidance
D. Teachers and earners are the major input
True or False. All subject-specific program committee members must have a thorough
understanding of the mission and exit outcomes, and at least a little understanding of
the district’s vision.
a. True
b. False
According to Hirsch and Killion (2009), “maintaining the focus of professional learning
on teaching and student learning produces academic success” (p.467). In keeping with
this perspective, which of the following are the major issues for professional
development?
A. Timing and content
B. PLCs and collaboration
C. Access to technology
D. Learning and evaluation
A frequently overlooked construct in learning differences is
a. Attention
b. Temporal-Sequential Ordering
c. Neuromotor functions
d. Social cognition
Adapting the Naturalistic Model for elementary grades should not include:
A. Staking out the territory
B. Developing quality learning experiences
C. Determining who will teach
D. Developing learning scenarios
Proponents of multiculturalism recognize that the goals have not been reached. They
have, however, a series of “tips.” Which item below is not one of those tips?
A. An understanding of groupness
B. An ability to see the perspectives of others
C. Commitment to a global economy
D. An understanding of E Pluribus Unum
Which of the following is most likely an educational goal rather than a curriculum
goal?
A. Students will develop a sense of world geographic relationships
B. Students will develop a sense of justice
C. Students will develop competence in mathematics
D. Students will develop expository writing skills
Below are listed various movements in curriculum history. Which one is out of
chronological sequence?
a. Academic Scientism
b. Technological Constructionism
c. Progressive Functionalism
d. Developmental Conformism
Glatthorn, in suggesting his differentiated professional development approach, pointed
to several problems with clinical supervision including:
A. Not all administrators are trained in clinical supervision
B. Clinical supervision is only a quick way of supervising
C. Not all teachers need clinical supervision
D. It is only used for “problem” teachers
True or False. Excessive curriculum correlation can lead to restrictive restraints on
teachers.
a. True
b. False
True or False. Setting priorities continues to be an important role of any successful
leader as is the ability to delegate leadership in formulating curriculum change.
a. True
b. False
Guba and Lincoln suggested we use two concepts in evaluating curriculum ______
and______.
The text suggests when you evaluate the learned curriculum you ask: “Do pupils
believe that what they are learning is useful and meaningful?” Why is this important?
Preparatory activities prior to the explicit teaching and learning are called
__________________ stage.
Classroom ______________ benefits students and teachers to operate an effective
classroom.
A principal uses informal walk-through visits as part of her usual routine. If she is
pleased she smiles as she leaves. If she is not pleased she sets-up a meeting to talk to
the teacher and place a formal rating in the teacher’s folder. Defend or criticize this
approach.
Distinguish between the constructs of Temporal-Sequential ordering and Spatial
ordering.
Fenwick English suggested only two levels where curriculum decisions should be made
are the state level and the district level. Evaluate that position stating your reasons.
Construct an essay in which you react to the statement: “In Understanding by Design
you need to develop assessments based on what you teach.”
A school’s allocation of resources should reflect its________ priorities.
The term learned curriculum is used here to denote all the changes in values,
perceptions, and __________ that occur as a result of school experiences.
If there is a switch in the sequence students take secondary school sciences to physics
followed by chemistry followed by biology, what potential curricula implications can
occur?
If the primary objective of the lesson is mastery of a thinking skill as how to evaluate
sources for bias then that lesson is described as __________.
CAEP has created three standards for teacher preparation programs. List the standards.
Identify two disadvantages of using volunteers for curriculum development teams.
Construct an essay in which you compare and contrast the “Romantic Radicalism”
movement with the “Privatistic Conservatism” movement.
The four arts disciplines include: dance, _________, theatre, and the ___________ arts.
Common Core Standards are clearly ____________ to those currently in use in 39
states.
The superintendent of a school district tells the community that the district has
outstanding long range planning because the language arts, mathematics, science, and
social studies are all reviewed on a five year bases. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Self-regulation is part of metacognition. What are some ways you could teach students
in the classroom to self regulate?
Proponents of a standardized curriculum frequently point to it being more economical
and efficient than a curriculum that allows variation. Construct an essay explaining why
this may be so.