Integrating Curriculum and Assessment
Teacherspal emphasizes curriculum and assessment integration with national benchmarks, eg...
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Teacherspal emphasizes curriculum and assessment integration with national benchmarks, eg. MCREL's work, and customization of interdisciplinary curriculum.The standards-benchmarks component at the MCREL national laboratory is not commercial software, like the other sites here, nor is it merely a list of links to other collections of standards. It does describe the process of setting standards, though, which is often not as easy as some declare.
Riverdeep biology software is integrated with IBM's instructional management system, including customized portfolios, and its sensors for a computer-based lab. Apparently data can be linked to video experiments, too. Similar all-in-one packages are under development by other companies. Will this approach become a trend? It is efficient..
The National Assessment Governing Board's site is useful for administrators. You will find the assessment standards in language arts, math, science, and diverse topics in history. Compare your school with the "Nation's Report Card".
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New technologies promote such integrated and comprehensive systems and respond to client needs. The trade-off between efficiency and cost must be considered. For a while these commercial systems will be expanded. It is very important that you try before you buy.
