3.5 Checking Assessments Against Curriculum Requirements
How to verify your assessments align with the curriculum.
CurricuLLM is a tool that helps teachers check if their assessments match the right curriculum outcomes.
Why it helps
Assessments only work if they test what students are meant to learn. CurricuLLM acts like a second set of eyes so you can:
- Check that tasks link to the outcomes.
- Make sure you don't miss key skills or knowledge.
- Show proof of alignment when leaders, parents, or inspectors ask.
How to use it
- Write your task idea in CurricuLLM.
- Example: "Year 8 students will write an essay comparing two characters."
- Ask for matching outcomes.
- Example: "Which outcomes does this task cover?"
- Read and check the reply. See if it matches what you wanted.
- If something is missing, ask CurricuLLM to suggest extra or related outcomes.
Teacher tips
- Break big projects into smaller parts and check each one.
- Ask if the task links to cross-curriculum priorities (like sustainability or intercultural understanding).
- Remember, the tool gives ideas, but you make the final choice.
Easy comparison
CurricuLLM is like asking a colleague to look over your assessment and say, "Yes, this fits the outcomes," or "You might be missing something."