FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What does curriculum alignment involve?

1. The matching of teaching styles to student preferences

2. The correspondence between curriculum and testing measures

3. Linking students' interests with academic goals

4. Setting uniform standards across classrooms

The correct answer is: The correspondence between curriculum and testing measures

Curriculum alignment involves ensuring that there is a coherent relationship between the curriculum content being taught and the assessments used to evaluate student learning. This means that the topics, skills, and knowledge outlined in the curriculum closely correspond with the testing measures that are designed to assess students’ understanding and mastery of those areas. When curriculum is aligned with testing measures, it supports a more effective educational experience by ensuring that what is taught is what will be assessed. This alignment allows educators to focus on key learning objectives and prepares students to demonstrate their learning in assessments effectively. While other options like teaching styles, student interests, and uniform standards relate to teaching and learning, they do not specifically capture the essence of curriculum alignment in the context of ensuring instructional goals match assessment practices. Therefore, the primary focus of curriculum alignment remains on the relationship between curriculum and assessments.