Standards Alignment Mapping

• Map progressions across grades
• Identify prerequisite relationships
• Ensure scaffolded development
• Document learning trajectories
• Address transition points

Horizontal Alignment

• Coordinate across subjects
• Identify cross-curricular connections
• Plan interdisciplinary units
• Ensure consistent coverage
• Document relationships

Usage Guidelines

Alignment Process

1. Obtain and analyze standards
2. Unpack standards into learning targets
3. Map curriculum to standards
4. Assess alignment quality
5. Identify gaps and redundancies
6. Document and report

Mapping Criteria

• Clear evidence of alignment
• Appropriate depth of coverage
• Cognitive level match
• Context appropriateness
• Assessment alignment

Documentation Standards

• Create alignment matrices
• Document evidence rationale
• Note partial alignments
• Flag gaps for attention
• Maintain version control

Integration Points

Related Processes

• Standards-Based Curriculum Alignment
• Curriculum Mapping
• Scope and Sequence Planning

Collaborating Skills

• learning-objectives-writing
• curriculum-gap-analysis
• assessment-item-development

References

• Common Core State Standards
• NGSS Framework
• State standards documents
• Webb's Depth of Knowledge