Components
IFD Sections
100

verify that all state standards are accounted for

What is The TVD?

100

Encompass big ideas; establish the “why” for student understanding; may transfer beyond a single unit or course

What is Overarching Questions and Understandings? 

200

vertically track the depth and complexity of the TEKS

What is the VAD?

200

view or opinion that is incorrect OR inadequate, superficial, or partial understanding of a conceptual idea or skill

What is Misconceptions/Underdeveloped Concepts?

300

helps to know what is taught in each unit

What is The IFD?

300

Bundles student expectations; past, present, future learning; STAAR references, research

What is Unit Overview?

400

assess bundled standards within a unit

What are the PAs?

400

Process/Skill + Content = Student Product

What are PA's?

500

clarifies grade level/course expectations

What are the VAD/TCD/ETCD?

500

terms that are domain specific or major content terminology and/or general unit level terminology

What is Unit Vocabulary/Related Vocabulary