Curriculum Alignment and Resource Evaluation

Noelle Pickering, an educator, discusses her journey in creating student-centered resources due to the lack of aligned materials in schools. She emphasizes the importance of practical, standards-based resources that are easy to implement and trusted by teachers. The curriculum is designed to streamline planning, giving teachers more time for other tasks. The resources are vertically aligned, aiding student progression in math. Flexibility is key, allowing teachers to adapt materials to meet student needs.

Who is Noelle Pickering?

• A famous mathematician

• A school principal

• An educator and curriculum developer

• A student

What problem did Noelle face when she started teaching?

• Inadequate resources

• Lack of student interest

• High student absenteeism

• Overcrowded classrooms

Why did Noelle create her own resources?

• To align with school policies

• To meet her students' needs

• To save money

• To impress her colleagues

What is a key focus of the resources created by Noelle?

• They are for online use only

• They are practical and standards-based

• They are only for advanced students

• They are expensive

What is the ultimate goal of using these resources in the classroom?

• To make teaching more difficult

• To focus only on theoretical knowledge

• To ensure both teachers and students feel accomplished

• To increase the workload of teachers

How do teachers benefit from the curriculum?

• They have fewer students

• They receive higher salaries

• They get more free time for other tasks

• They can take more vacations

What is the importance of having weekends back for teachers?

• To focus on other valuable tasks

• To plan more lessons

• To avoid teaching

• To travel more

What makes the curriculum trustworthy?

• It is only for math

• It is used worldwide

• It is expensive

• It is aligned with standards

What is the role of an administrator in using these resources?

• To restrict their use

• To focus on non-academic activities

• To provide the right tools to teachers

• To replace teachers

What is emphasized about the curriculum's alignment?

• It is only for elementary students

• It is not aligned with any standards

• It meets standards at depth and complexity

• It is outdated