9-Step Process
What is the goal of Step 1?
Selecting a CTE pathway.
How many total hours are allocated for a CTE course before deductions?
180 hours
What does a unit description include?
Summary of key assignment, skills, tools, scenarios, mastery steps.
What is a key assignment?
A summative task that shows mastery of a unit.
What are essential questions designed to be?
Open-ended, thought-provoking, and debatable.
What is Step 4 in the Curriculum Design Process?
Chunk and Sequence Standards.
How many hours are subtracted for reteaching, pep rallies, etc.?
15 hours
What should the unit description reflect according to UCOP a–g?
Learning topics necessary to master the key assignment.
The level of challenge associated with a learning activity
What is rigor
How do essential questions promote learning?
By encouraging higher-order thinking and inquiry.
Name 3 components involved in Step 8 – Unit Details.
Key assignment, essential question, and unit description.
After deductions, how many instructional hours remain?
165 hours
What approach is suggested when writing the unit description?
Reverse design (start with end goals/mastery)
The key assignment is designed within the _____ highest points.
BKC
Why are essential questions revisited over time?
To deepen understanding and connect concepts.
Which step includes the course details?
Step 9
What is the purpose of the College and Career Transition Plan (CCTP) in the schedule?
To support post-secondary and career readiness (15 hours)
What are examples of industry-specific contexts for unit descriptions?
Tools, situations, problem-solving, real-world applications.
Key Assignment serves as a direct link to the ___________.
What is performance indicators
What role do essential questions play in unit framing?
They provide the thematic lens through which content is understood.