In the standards-era of education, it is critical that schools develop a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. A guaranteed curriculum means all teachers will teach the same priority standards for the same course and/or grade level. A viable curriculum is one that can be taught in the time available for teachers to do so. Assessment is first and foremost a teaching tool, not just a grading tool. Developing quality assessments and using a variety of assessment practices is one of the most important aspects of teaching and learning in the standards-based learning environment.
The goal of the Standards Professional Learning (SPL) grant project was to engage practitioners in a collaborative study of learning standard viability, learning targets, and proficiency scales in order to improve core instruction and assessment of student mastery. Read the full SPL Grant Evaluation Report here.
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Introduction to ND State Content Standards This course is intended for those who are ready to begin intensifying their work with the North Dakota State Standards but are either new to those standards or need a deeper understanding of their usage. Participants will gain the background knowledge necessary to understand North Dakota standards and how they drive classroom instruction.
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Standards-Based Instruction This course engages educators in the study of North Dakota standards through prioritization and use of standards, development, and use of proficiency scales, development and use of classroom goals, and development and use of assessment items for the purpose of improving instruction and assessment. Educators can expect in-depth practice and are encouraged to have a partner or PLC in mind in order to complete many of the course tasks.
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How a Northwood, ND Teacher | Oakes 5th Grader Explains Proficiency Scales and tools they use to learn in the classroom | ||||
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