To create a working curriculum that targets learning standards, educators should: 1) Sequence standards into a natural progression of learning, breaking down complex standards as needed; 2) Consider how much emphasis each standard should receive based on their importance to further learning and real-world applicability; 3) Classify standards by learning target type to identify the best assessment methods.

1. PLANNING A “WORKING CURRICULUM”* TO
TARGET LEARNING STANDARDS
1) Sequence standards into a natural learning progression
 After deconstructing complex or lengthy standards, if
needed (p. 63–65)
2) Consider the amount of emphasis that should be given
to each standard. For instance…
 Which are most fundamental to further learning in the content
area?
 Which have the greatest utility in careers, and life outside of
school?

2. PLANNING A “WORKING CURRICULUM”* TO
TARGET LEARNING STANDARDS
3) Classify standards by learning target type to identify
the most useful assessment method(s)
4) Insert assessment tasks measuring precursor steps and
final standards into working curriculum document
* Practical Note: Districts/corporations use different terms to
describe this type of planning document. “Curriculum guide” is
another common term. “Scope and sequence” is an older term.