2. Curriculum Design and Assessment

Backward Design — Quiz

Test your understanding of backward design with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

In Backward Design, what is the primary distinction between 'understanding' and 'knowing' when identifying desired results?

Question 2

When determining acceptable evidence in Stage 2 of Backward Design, which of the following assessment types is most effective for measuring a student's ability to transfer learning to novel situations?

Question 3

A teacher is designing a unit on persuasive writing. The desired result is for students to 'write a persuasive essay that effectively argues a position and addresses counterarguments.' In Stage 2, 'Determine Acceptable Evidence,' which of the following would be the most robust assessment to gather evidence of this desired result?

Question 4

In Stage 3 of Backward Design, 'Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction,' what is the primary consideration for sequencing learning activities?

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a teacher effectively using Backward Design to address a common misconception?
Backward Design Quiz — Secondary Education | A-Warded