Module 4 Assignment: Research and Summarize State Standards and Create Aligned Learning Objectives
Assignment Overview
Research the state standards for a specific subject of your choice. Summarize the key standards and create aligned learning objectives based on these standards. This assignment will help you understand the importance of aligning curriculum with state standards and develop skills in creating meaningful learning objectives.
The assignment is due one week after completing Lesson 4.3. Please submit your work using the “Comment” link above each lesson.
Assignment Requirements
In your assignment, address the following components:
- Research State Standards: Choose a specific subject and research the relevant state standards. Summarize the key standards in 300-500 words.
- Create Aligned Learning Objectives: Based on the summarized state standards, create 5-7 clear, specific, and measurable learning objectives that align with these standards.
Rubric for Evaluation
| Criteria | Exemplary (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Summary of State Standards | Provides a comprehensive and clear summary of the key state standards with detailed insights. | Provides a clear summary of the key state standards with sufficient detail. | Provides a basic summary but lacks depth or clarity. | Provides an incomplete or unclear summary of state standards. |
| Aligned Learning Objectives | Creates 5-7 clear, specific, and measurable learning objectives that align perfectly with the state standards. | Creates 5-7 learning objectives that align with the state standards. | Creates learning objectives but some may lack clarity, specificity, or alignment with the state standards. | Provides incomplete or unclear learning objectives with poor alignment to state standards. |
| Writing Quality | Well-written with clear, concise, and coherent arguments. Free of grammatical errors. | Generally well-written with clear arguments. Few grammatical errors. | Writing is somewhat unclear or contains several grammatical errors. | Writing is unclear and contains numerous grammatical errors. |
Submission Instructions
Submit your summary and learning objectives using the “Comment” link above each lesson. Ensure that your work is submitted by the due date. Late submissions may be subject to a penalty.
Due Date
Due one week after completing Lesson 4.3.