Curriculum Design Exam

What is the primary purpose of a curriculum?

• To increase student enrollment

• To provide a structured plan for teaching and learning

• To ensure standardized testing

• To reduce teaching hours

Which of the following is NOT a component of a curriculum?

• Objectives

• Assessment

• Teaching methods

• Student demographics

The term "curriculum alignment" refers to:

• Matching teaching methods with student interests

• Ensuring coherence between objectives, instruction, and assessment

• Adapting the curriculum to various learning styles

• Revising the curriculum each year

Which type of curriculum focuses on the skills and competencies students need to develop?

• Subject-centered curriculum

• Learner-centered curriculum

• Competency-based curriculum

• Content-centered curriculum

What does the term "hidden curriculum" refer to?

• Official learning objectives not published

• Unwritten, unofficial lessons learned in school

• Curriculum content that is not tested

• Materials not available to students

Which curriculum model emphasizes interdisciplinary learning?

• Traditional model

• Thematic model

• Subject-centered model

• Behaviorist model

Constructivist approaches to curriculum emphasize:

• Rote memorization

• Teacher-led instruction

• Student engagement and exploration

• Standardized assessments

The 'backward design' process in curriculum planning starts with:

• Selecting teaching materials

• Defining learning outcomes

• Assessing student needs

• Choosing instructional strategies

Which of the following best describes a spiral curriculum?

• Curriculum that repeats the same content yearly

• Curriculum that revisits topics at increasing levels of complexity

• Curriculum focused solely on advanced topics

• Curriculum that is linear and sequential

What is a primary benefit of integrating technology into the curriculum?

• Increased teacher workload

• Limited access to information

• Enhanced student engagement and learning opportunities

• Reduced need for physical materials