Learning standards describe the knowledge and abilities students are expected to develop. This lesson explains what standards contain, how they support learning, and why assessment of achievement can be complex.
Learning standards—also called academic standards, content standards, or curricula—are a body of knowledge and abilities that define the specific content of an educational program. They can include declarative knowledge (knowing facts), procedural knowledge (knowing how to do something), schematic knowledge (understanding how ideas relate), and strategic knowledge (knowing how to choose and apply approaches).
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Declarative, procedural, schematic, and strategic knowledge
Types of knowledge standards may cover: facts, processes, relationships among ideas, and choosing or applying approaches.
Learning standards
Expectations that define the knowledge and abilities students should develop in an educational program.
Standard versus mastery
A standard states an expectation; assessment evidence helps determine whether a student has met it.
Core Knowledge Sequence
E. D. Hirsch's sequence of specific content and skills across multiple subject areas.
Academic standards in the UK
Standards institutions set and maintain for courses and expect students to meet for awards.
Quiz questions
How does assessment relate to a learning standard?Answer: Assessment provides evidence that can be compared with the standard's expectation.
Why can rubrics or shared criteria improve consistency when judging achievement?Answer: They provide shared ways to interpret evidence of achievement.
Why are student evaluations not necessarily a direct measure of course quality?Answer: They may reflect grades or perceived difficulty as well as learning.
Which statement distinguishes state standards from local curriculum guidance in the United States?Answer: State boards develop standards, while districts may publish more detailed grade-level guidance.
Which organizations developed the Common Core State Standards?Answer: The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers.
Based on the Wikipedia article Learning standards, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.