Standards & Curriculum Alignment

Map project-based learning activities and evidence to curriculum standards, outcomes, and reporting frameworks.

Replace [STANDARD], [SUBJECT], and [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] with the relevant details before using any of these prompts.

Standard unpacking

Break a standard into assessable components. Use when planning how to assess a specific standard.

Unpack [STANDARD] for [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] into 4-5 assessable learning intentions with success criteria.

Project-standard mapping

Show how a PBL project addresses standards. Use during project planning to ensure coverage.

Map a project about [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] showing which project phases address which components of the standard.

Evidence collection guide

What evidence proves standard mastery. Use to plan what you will collect during a project.

List 6 types of student evidence that could demonstrate mastery of [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] within a project context.

Assessment task aligned to standard

Design a task directly linked to a standard. Use when you need an authentic assessment, not a test.

Design an authentic assessment task for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] that students complete as part of a project, not a test.

Rubric aligned to standard

Rubric language that mirrors standard wording. Use for consistent, standards-referenced marking.

Create a 4-level rubric for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] using language drawn directly from the standard descriptors.

Cross-curricular alignment

Map one project to standards in multiple subjects. Use for interdisciplinary projects.

Identify how a project addressing [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] also connects to standards in two other curriculum areas.

Reporting against standards

Translate project evidence into standards-based reports. Use at reporting time.

Write a guide for translating project-based evidence into a standards-based report comment for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL].

Learning progression snapshot

Where does this standard sit in a multi-year arc. Use for understanding vertical alignment.

Describe the learning progression for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] showing what comes before and after [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] to help teachers pitch assessment appropriately.

Differentiated success criteria

Different ways students can meet the same standard. Use for mixed-ability classes.

Write three differentiated sets of success criteria for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] for students working at different readiness levels.

Moderation exemplars

Describe what each level looks like for this standard. Use to support teacher moderation sessions.

Write exemplar descriptions of student work at four performance levels for [STANDARD] in [SUBJECT] at [YEAR/GRADE LEVEL] to support teacher moderation.