MCD8022_Week 8.1 Curriculum Quiz

Which term refers to the aspects of the curriculum that are intentionally or unintentionally left out?

• Taught Curriculum

• Null Curriculum

• Hidden Curriculum

• Written Curriculum

Answer explanation

The term 'Null Curriculum' refers to the aspects of the curriculum that are intentionally or unintentionally left out.

The curriculum that involves students in the decision-making process is known as:

• Written Curriculum

• Experienced Curriculum

• Negotiated Curriculum

• Hidden Curriculum

Answer explanation

The curriculum that involves students in the decision-making process is known as Negotiated Curriculum.

What does the Victorian Curriculum define as the set of discrete knowledge and skills that students develop across the curriculum?

• Learning Areas

• Capabilities

• Strands

• Sub-strands

Answer explanation

The Victorian Curriculum defines the set of discrete knowledge and skills that students develop across the curriculum as Learning Areas.

Which of the following is NOT a cross-curriculum priority in the Victorian Curriculum?

• Learning about Sustainability

• Learning about Global Economics

• Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

• Learning about Asia and Australia’s engagement

Answer explanation

Learning about Global Economics is NOT a cross-curriculum priority in the Victorian Curriculum.

In the Victorian Curriculum, what is the purpose of 'Scope and Sequence'?

• To define the goals and objectives of the curriculum

• To provide a glossary of key terms

• To outline the progression of learning and achievements

• To list the content descriptions and achievement standards

Answer explanation

In the Victorian Curriculum, 'Scope and Sequence' is used to outline the progression of learning and achievements.

The hidden curriculum refers to the planned and documented aspects of the curriculum.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False because the hidden curriculum refers to the unplanned and undocumented aspects of the curriculum.

Formative assessment strategies are used to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Formative assessment strategies are indeed used to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback, making the statement true.

Backward Design is an approach where teachers start with the desired learning outcomes and then design the curriculum and assessments to achieve those outcomes.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Backward Design is an approach where teachers start with the desired learning outcomes and then design the curriculum and assessments to achieve those outcomes, making the statement True.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Victorian Curriculum?

• Focus on rote memorization

• Emphasis on student well-being

• Exclusion of digital literacy

• Limited to traditional subjects

What is the primary goal of formative assessment in the Victorian Curriculum?

• To assign final grades

• To monitor student progress and provide feedback

• To compare students to national standards

• To prepare students for standardized tests