SASIT Training
Module 4 - Assessment

Module 3 - Curriculum Framework


Curriculum Framework

The Curriculum Framework identifies the Big Ideas, Concepts, Competencies, Essential Questions, Key Vocabulary and Exemplars in each subject area.

 

    • Big Ideas: Declarative statements that describe concepts that transcend grade levels. Big Ideas are essential to provide focus on specific content for all students.
    • Concepts: Describe what students should know (key knowledge) as a result of this instruction specific to grade level.
    • Competencies: Describe what students should be able to do, key skills, as a result of this instruction, specific to grade level.
    • Essential Questions: Questions connected to the SAS framework and are specifically linked to the Big Ideas. They should frame student inquiry, promote critical thinking, and assist in learning transfer.
    • Vocabulary: Key terminology linked to the Standards, Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies in a specific content area and grade level.
    • Exemplars: Performance tasks that can be used for assessment and instruction as well as professional development. An Exemplar is an example of student work that meets the identified criteria for the task. Exemplars provide educators with a concrete example of assessing students’ understanding of the Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies.

 

ELL Overlay - The ELL Overlay tab provides users with documents that can assist in branching the Curriculum Framework information to English Language Learners.

Content Pages - The Content Pages tab provides users information regarding education programs in the state of Pennsylvania.  

 

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