Backward Design

Backwards Design Main Points

• The backwards design process (3 stages)
• Curricular priorities
• Assessment Methods
• Combining Curricular priorities and assessment methods

The 3 Stages

• Identify Desired Results (Start by reviewing state standards and benchmarks that will apply to the lesson and unit.
• Determine acceptable Evidence (Testing what is MOST important, not what is easy to test)
• Plan Learning experiences and instruction (Deciding what activities the students will do during the unit

Curricular Priorities

Types of Assessments

Combining

• Combining the different types of assessments and curricular priorities.