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Standards-Based Education. Assess. Academic Content Standards. Teach. Revise. Standards-Based Education means. . . Standards guide instructional decisions at the classroom level The focus of instruction is on student learning Expectations for learning are
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Standards-Based Education Assess Academic Content Standards Teach Revise
Standards-Based Education means. . . Standardsguide instructional decisions at the classroom level The focus of instruction is on studentlearning Expectations for learning are the same for all students
Standards-Based Education means. . . • Assessment and results are used to guide and modify instruction • The final qualifier of instructional effectiveness is whether the instruction results in increased student learning
Standards-Based Education Benefits Curriculum gains focus and clarity All grade levels learn rigorous academic content Standards provide a system for communicating expectations Standards delineatewhat matters
Standards-Based Education Paradigm shift from teacher to student How well did I teach? vs. What did students learn?
Standards-Based Education Instruction and assessment are adapted to accommodate students with special needs or alternative learning styles. Lesson plans focus on what is to be learned rather than on what is taught. Many stakeholders share responsibility for standards-based education.
Standards-Based Education Components Curricular materials need to address standards. Instructional strategies must provide opportunities for students to learn expectations outlined in the standards. What students know and are able to do is clearly defined before an instructional unit begins.
