1. DESIGNING CURRICULUM TO MEET INTERNATIONAL TESTING STANDARDS
By: Rashenah Walker

2. School Curriculum Design
School curriculum design should address the national & local standards, as well as student needs.
Using the theory of Jay McTighe & Grant Wiggins design curriculum “backwards” (Understanding by Design) based on desired outcomes
1st define student outcomes
2nd design curriculum to produce those outcomes

3. American Curriculum Design

4. KHDA International Testing Requirements
Not aligned to curriculum. Assesses students on the ability to exhibit specific skills in various situations.
MAP
Assesses students progress & automatically adapts based on students individual ability
IBT
Assesses performance in English, Math, & Science & compares with students internationally between grades overtime.
PIRLS
Assesses students on literacy and numeracy (word problems) ability to help schools make evidence-based decisions on improving students’ achievement.
CAT 4
Assesses students abilities in 4 key areas:
Quantitative
Verbal
Non-Verbal
Spatial
Results show student’s academic potential; strengths, weaknesses, and thinking preferences to adapt teaching accordingly.

5. KHDA International Testing Requirements II
TOEFL
Assesses students on English language proficiency
SAT
Assesses students ability to do college-level work
Assesses students understanding of material and ability to do college-level work & earn college credits while in high school.

6. How to design “Backwards”