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Clarifying Language in Michigan Benchmarks
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MI CLiMB is a project of theMichigan Department of Education
to improve teaching and learning by clarifying the language in the benchmarks of the Michigan Curriculum Framework.
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Why do we need MI CLiMB?
If we are to improve achievement in Michigan, every teacher must
understand the meaning of each benchmark for which they are
responsible.
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Why is difficult language in the benchmarks?
• The language of the standards and benchmarks in the Michigan Curriculum Framework is precise language used by teachers and specialists of each subject.
• The precision of this specialized language accurately communicates the ideas and concepts of that subject.
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MI CLiMB provides:
•An explanation of each benchmark in plain language•An example of a teaching strategy•An example of a classroom assessment strategy•A selection of resources to support the benchmark
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MI CLiMB is available for free on CD-ROM
or online at
http://www.miclimb.net
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MI-CLiMB Online
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MI-CLiMB Online• Keyword - Users can search for topics within
content areas, grade levels or curriculum areas by means of a keyword.
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MI-CLiMB Online
• Content Outline Window - Similar to a table of contents, this left-hand window displays an expandable index of the tool's content by title. Click on the arrows next to content titles to expand the outline.
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MI-CLiMB Online
• Strand - A Strand, the highest level of the hierarchy, is a MI CLiMB content classification which groups related Benchmarks and content.
• Content Standard - A description of what all students should know and be able to do in each of the Subject Areas.
• Benchmark - Statements which indicate what students should know and be able to do at various developmental levels (i.e. early/later elementary school, middle school and high school).
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MI-CLiMB Online
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MI-CLiMB Online
• Benchmark Clarification - A further description of the intent behind the Benchmark, developed by teachers for teachers in each subject area and grade level.
• Instructional Example - These are concrete ideas for teaching to the Benchmark. Educators from around the state have contributed instructional examples for each benchmark based on their expertise in specific subject areas.
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MI-CLiMB Online
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MI-CLiMB Online
• Assessment Example - Based on the Instructional Example, this provides a way to assess students' performance against the intent of the Benchmark.
• Resources - Repositories of information which will further help to clarify the Benchmark. These include references, Web-based resources, and many other types of recommended resources.
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MI-CLiMB Online
Remember that MI-CLiMB is not a complete curriculum to follow, but is meant to be a guide for initiating your own curriculum development.
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