Standards Aligned System
What is SAS? A collaborative product of research and good practice Six distinct elements Clear Standards Fair Assessments Curriculum Framework Instruction Materials & Resources Interventions
Clear Standards What students should know and be able to do What is tested on the PSSA’s
Fair Assessments Used before, during, and after instruction to provide feedback for teaching and learning Four types of assessment Summative Formative Diagnostic Benchmark
Curriculum Framework Specifies what is to be taught for each subject in the curriculum. Includes Big Ideas Concepts Competencies Essential Questions Vocabulary Exemplars Aligned to Standards & Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content
Big Ideas Describe the concepts that transcend grade levels. Essential to provide focus on content for students
Concepts What students should know as a result of the instruction Specific to grade level
Competencies What students should be able to do as a result of instruction
Essential Questions Questions are connected to the SAS framework Specific to the Big Idea Frame the student inquiry Promote critical thinking Assist in learning transfer
Vocabulary Terms related to standards, concepts and competencies Specific to grade level and content area
Exemplars Performance tasks that can be used for assessment and instruction An example of work that meets the criteria for the task Proved concrete examples of assessing student understanding of Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies
Instruction Teaching topics aligned with the standards Correct level of challenge Focuses teaching to the needs of each student Implements instructional strategies to increase student achievement
Materials & Resources Incorporates learning progressions, units, lesson plans and content resources aligned to standards in the Framework by content area Spans grades K-12( specific courses 9-12) Courses include: Algebra 1, Algebra2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History(1450-present), US History (1890-present), Civics and Government, English Composition and Literature
Interventions Ensure students are provided with the supports they need to meet or exceed grade level standards. Graduated set of safety nets aligned to specific student needs and standards
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