Understanding by Design Framework

What is one of the key ideas contained in the title of the Understanding by Design framework?

• Focus on teaching and assessing for understanding and learning transfer

• Design curriculum 'forward' from those ends

• Emphasize rote memorization

• Avoid any form of assessment.

The UbD framework helps focus curriculum and teaching on the development and deepening of student understanding and transfer of learning, i.e., the ability to effectively use _________.

• rote memorization

• content knowledge and skill

• textbook resources

• teacher lectures

What is a key concept in the UbD framework?

• Alignment

• Flexibility

• Creativity

• Innovation

In the first stage of backward design, teachers should consider established content standards and ______.

• make choices

• ignore expectations

• follow trends

• avoid priorities

What is the transfer goal for Mathematics?

• Apply mathematical knowledge to solve real-world problems.

• Write effectively for various audiences.

• Apply lessons of the past to current events.

• Create and perform an original work.

In Writing, one of the transfer goals is to effectively write for various audiences to explain, entertain, persuade, and help others perform a task. Which of the following is NOT a type of writing mentioned?

• A) Narrative

• B) Expository

• C) Descriptive

• D) Persuasive

What's the best way of showing (or representing) _______?

• Numerically

• Graphically

• Symbolically

• All of the above

In what ways do the arts reflect as well as shape culture?

• By preserving traditions

• By influencing fashion

• By affecting technology

• By shaping political views

What is the purpose of backward design in education?

• To create assessments after teaching

• To think like assessors before designing units

• To focus on student behavior

• To ignore assessment evidence.

In the UbD framework, which facet of understanding involves seeing the big picture and recognizing different points of view?

• Empathy

• Self-knowledge

• Perspective

• Explanation