Curriculum Mapping KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Curriculum Mapping KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting education professionals with the development and use of curriculum mapping as part of their instructional strategies. The KnowledgeBase is based on four elements derived from The Curriculum Mapping Planner: Templates, Tools, and Resources for Effective Professional Development authored by Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Ann Johnson, and published by ASCD.

Task 1: Learn How to Incorporate Assessment Results with Maps

Guideline: Assessment results provide the information needed to adjust instructional practices. Using the data in the mapping process enables teachers to revise instructional practices and reformulate assessments as may be needed.

Resources

Tools

Examining Classroom Assignments and Assessments

This Maryland Department of Education online workshop explains how to examine assessments and assignments for good alignment with content standards indicators and appropriate rigor. Though oriented toward the Maryland state assessment system, the content may be useful for all teachers.

Examining Student Work

This Maryland Department of Education online workshop reviews how to plan an examination of student work and lead a team through the process. Its focus is on teachers collaborating to examine student work. Though oriented toward the Maryland state assessment system, the content may be useful for all teachers.

References

Monitoring Student Progress

This link is to the School Improvement in Maryland website's content on monitoring student progress. The content addresses planning, assessing, analyzing and leading the process. Though oriented toward Maryland teachers, the content is useful to teachers in any state.

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