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Curriculum Essentials Spreadsheets
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format for each page remains the same; words in black appear on each page; words in orange are directions
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Essential:
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Assessment of Essential:
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Key Concepts
Connections
Curriculum Resources
Assessment Methods
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Label as CORE
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 SUPPLEMENTAL
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 INTERVENTION
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Note: For any given curriculum area, you will have 8 - 10 essentials and related key concepts for each.
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Essentials and Key Concepts
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The purpose of the essentials and key concepts is to answer the question What is it we want our students to learn?
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An essential is what each student should know and/or be able to do at the end of the course or grade level.
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The key concepts are the underlying knowledge and skills necessary to attain the essentials
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Connections are made when essentials and key concepts are aligned with state standards.
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Other connections are made to the Common Core, 21st Century Skills, Rigor/Relevance, etc.
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Essentials ensure that students are well prepared to demonstrate proficiency on state, district, and norm-referenced assessments.
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Assessment of key concepts provide timely feedback on each student's performance so students who are struggling can be provided additional time and support for learning.
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