Putting the Pieces Together: Educators on Colorado Academic Standards

Alignment of Curriculum and Assessments As shown in Figure 2, the majority of teachers and principals report that the standards and their classroom curriculum, district curriculum, and the assessments administered to their students are aligned. Interestingly, the percentage of teachers reporting that the assessments their students take are aligned with the standards is lower than the percentage of teachers who see alignment in their district’s policies regarding assessments and standards (see Connection with Other Initiatives). “Our district is trying to align assessments with the Colorado Academic Standards. Our staff is working hard to… be successful in all areas.” – Elementary teacher Figure 2. Teacher Perceptions of Curriculum and Assessment Alignment to the Colorado Academic Standards 83% 74% District curriculum Classroom curriculum 73% Assessments Changes Over Time Between 2013 and 2014, the percentage of teachers with a good or complete understanding of the Colorado Academic Standards increased from 67 percent to 81 percen B

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