Family Informational Pamphlet
create a double-sided, folded pamphlet that can be distributed to families of Pre-K to Grade 3 students at the beginning of the school year to support their understanding of how curriculum is tied to the state learning standards.
Definitions of standards and curriculum, and an explanation of the difference between the two.
An explanation of the purpose behind having learning standards guide curriculum development.
How teachers use the standards to begin developing lesson plans and the purpose of instructional planning.
An overview of the role of the teacher in the curriculum process, and how curriculum is used to support student learning.
Information about individualization so that parents can better understand how their child will be supported in the classroom.
Definitions of pre-assessments and post-assessments and their influence on instructional strategies.
Sample Answer
Front Page
Learning Standards and Curriculum
- What are learning standards?
- What is curriculum?
- How are standards and curriculum related?
- How do teachers use standards to develop lesson plans?
- How does curriculum support student learning?
Inside Page
What are Learning Standards?
Learning standards are statements of what students should know and be able to do at a certain grade level or end of course. They are developed by experts in the field of education and are based on research on what is essential for students to learn.
What is Curriculum?
Curriculum is the set of courses and experiences that students go through in school. It includes the content that is taught, the activities that students do, and the assessments that are used to measure their learning.
How Are Standards and Curriculum Related?