Curriculum Development & Assessment MCQs

Which curriculum approach focuses on students’ personal and social development, in addition to academic learning?

A) Academic curriculum

B) Social curriculum

C) Hidden curriculum

D) Traditional curriculum

What is the main objective of a multicultural curriculum?

A) To promote a single cultural perspective

B) To celebrate diversity and inclusivity

C) To standardize educational practices

D) To reduce teacher workload

Who typically sets the educational standards and learning objectives for a national curriculum?

A) Local school boards

B) Individual teachers

C) National education authorities

D) Parents’ associations

In curriculum development, what is the purpose of alignment?

A) To eliminate extracurricular activities

B) To ensure that assessments, instruction, and objectives are consistent

C) To increase teacher workload

D) To emphasize standardized testing

Which curriculum model focuses on students’ experiences, interests, and individual learning needs?

A) Traditional curriculum

B) Student-centered curriculum

C) Standardized curriculum

D) Behavioral curriculum

What is the term for the process of evaluating and revising a curriculum based on student performance and feedback?

A) Curriculum mapping

B) Curriculum alignment

C) Curriculum evaluation

D) Curriculum design

Which curriculum model is characterized by a structured, teacher-centered approach with a focus on mastery of content?

A) Progressive curriculum

B) Traditional curriculum

C) Constructivist curriculum

D) Inquiry-based curriculum

What is the purpose of curriculum mapping?

A) To create a detailed budget for the school

B) To identify gaps and redundancies in the curriculum

C) To increase teacher workload

D) To standardize assessment methods

Which term refers to a curriculum that is developed and customized by individual teachers or schools?

A) Standardized curriculum

B) Hidden curriculum

C) Autonomous curriculum

D) Government curriculum

What is the primary goal of multicultural education in the curriculum?

A) To promote a single cultural perspective

B) To ignore cultural diversity

C) To develop a global perspective and cultural sensitivity

D) To eliminate extracurricular activities