Terms+and+Definitions

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE – represents [for teachers] the planned learning by date within a subject area. It informs, [but does not dictate]: · The order of units of inquiry by grade level and · The teaching of knowledge, concepts and skills within that unit. It ensures a balance between skills and knowledge.

OBJECTIVES – are the specific defined end targets for learning over a set period of time. They include the knowledge, skills and attributes of student learning.

STANDARD – is a detailed frame of reference using broad, measurable terminology that describes what all students are expected to know and be able to do at each level of KAUST schools.

BENCHMARKS – specify the levels of understanding and skills acquisition students are expected to attain at designated points over the course of a student’s school life.

ASSESSMENT- is a process by which one formally and informally evaluates individual student achievement using a combination of differentiated and standardized formative and summative techniques.

CURRICULUM-is clearly articulated statements about the learning experiences in the courses of study within a school. It is a monitored and reviewed document which evolves to meet the needs of students in a changing global society.

DIFFERENTIATION-refers to classroom accommodations that provide alternate and appropriate instruction and assessment opportunities for students based on individual needs such as giftedness, language needs, or learning support or to address variances in learning styles as evidenced by accepted frameworks such as multiple intelligences or Bloom’s taxonomy.

FRAMEWORK-is an organizational structure which is the foundation upon which curriculum is built and identifies the accepted pedagogical models, philosophy or essential/required elements of a specific program. Examples include models such as constructivism, the research of individual such as Vygotsky or Dewey or the PYP essential elements.

MAPPING-indicates what is taught, how long it’s taught and is used to vertically and horizontally align curriculum and identify and correct gaps and overlaps.

KNOWLEDGE- no paper came back to me...so here goes The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES-are a set of actions students must master and be able to perform at a specified level of competence.

UNDERTANDING-is the mental process of comprehending knowledge, skills and/or concepts of content.