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Pacing guide

A district or school document setting out when each standard or unit should be taught during the year.

Used in
United States
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Scope and sequence United States
A document showing the range of content (scope) and the order it will be taught (sequence).
Curriculum map All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
An overview of what is taught when across a year group, key stage or whole school.

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