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Standards, Curriculum, and Testing

Standards, Curriculum, and Testing . March 15, 2012. Presentation of Book Talks. Quickwrite. How can you teach authentically in social studies while still following state and national standards?. What are standards?. Standards: Written expectations for teaching and learning

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Standards, Curriculum, and Testing

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  1. Standards, Curriculum, and Testing March 15, 2012

  2. Presentation of Book Talks

  3. Quickwrite • How can you teach authentically in social studies while still following state and national standards?

  4. What are standards? • Standards: Written expectations for teaching and learning • Curriculum: An organized body of subject matter developed from standards and arranged with consideration for appropriate scope and sequence. • Using standards authentically. • Example on page 82. • Novice vs. experienced teacher approach (pg. 87-88)

  5. What goes into standards?

  6. Examining Standards • Examine the Iowa Core standards for K-5 Reading. • Examine the National Council for the Social Studies Early Grades Standards • Person 1: Standard 1-3 • Person 2: Standard 4-6 • Person 3: Standard 7-10 • Create a poster about each standard and provide ideas about how you might incorporate that standard into your own classroom.

  7. Standards and Testing • High stakes vs. low stakes testing • Coverage vs. depth • Is it possible to “cover” all standards and have students learn authentically?

  8. Standards Example • Standard 2e: Learners will understand key symbols and traditions that are carried from the past into the present by diverse cultures in the United States and world. Identify a symbol often used within American history. In your opinion, how does this symbol represent American history? Why are symbols so important within a country’s history? A symbol often seen as part of United States history and culture is: • An eagle • A book • A star • A globe

  9. Standards and Testing in My Classroom • Examine the 6th grade global studies pacing guide. • Look at Unit 4- Latin America. • Look at the Unit 4 benchmark test for Latin America. • Questions for consideration: • What do you notice? • Do the learning expectations match the assessment? • What would you change? Keep the same?

  10. 3 Examples • Examine your sample social studies exam. • What do you notice? • What are your first impressions? • Is this an example of high or low stakes testing? • Is this authentic learning and assessment?

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