*+2+Selecting+Objectives

=__ **Arriving at Grade Level/Course Objectives** __=

> Note** that individual grades will complete a separate map. > **Curriculum Clarification: 7 Pre-Algebra/HS Pre-Algebra **and ** 8 Algebra/HS Algebra 1 ** > Individually, within your group. ..
 * 1) **Organize** into Grade Level groups **[K-1] [2-3] [4-5] [6-7-8] [HS]
 * 1) **In your group,** review the Objectives Overview. **Three Levels of Text** protocol.
 * Select one **word** that you find significant. Share the word - no discussion.
 * Select one **phrase** that you find significant. Share the phrase - no discussion.
 * Select one **sentence** that you find significant. Share the sentence - no discussion.
 * Discussion: How did this format impact how you processed the information?
 * 1) **Individually,** examine your 15 objectives list. Ask yourself:
 * Which objectives will still be important to know in 5 years?
 * Do the objectives need to be reworded so that they are in **SVO** format?
 * How strong and specific are the Verbs? "Know" and "learn" are not on the list.
 * Refer to the Prioritizing Curriculum graphic. Do all objectives on your list fall in the "Essential" or "Important" categories?
 * 1) **In your groups,** discuss and identify the objectives that will be included as you begin the curriculum mapping process. In your discussion include
 * do all objectives fall in the "essential" or "important" categories?
 * do all objectives start with "The Learner Will (TLW)"? If implied, start your Objective with the verb.
 * do all objectives include a strong verb that correlates with a specific skill or knowledge that the student is to demonstrate?
 * do all objectives include an object (concept) that is appropriate and attainable for the students in this class/course?
 * 1) **Note**: objectives that fall into the "nice to know" category should only be included in the following mapping process, provided:
 * all of the "essential" and "important" objectives have been adequately covered
 * any "new" objectives have been added to ensure math standards coverage

Go to next page.