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Curriculum (US)

In the US, usually the instructional materials and plans a district adopts to teach the standards, as distinct from the standards themselves.

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Learning standards United States
Statements of what students should know and be able to do, usually by grade and subject. UK nearest: programmes of study.
High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) United States
Curriculum materials judged to be aligned with standards and supported by evidence, often reviewed by EdReports.

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