Discover the power of backward-mapped curriculum with these two exemplary units, crafted by teachers who have completed our intensive 5-day training on the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Through targeted professional development, educators master the three essential stages of backward mapping: identifying desired results, determining acceptable evidence, and planning meaningful learning experiences. This process ensures that every unit is anchored in clearly prioritized standards and articulated success criteria, making learning goals transparent and purposeful for students.
 

Our approach emphasizes rigorous, real-world performance assessment for each unit and a systematic plan of formative assessment check-ins, so teachers can monitor progress and adjust instruction in real time. After
engaging in this work, teachers consistently report newfound clarity regarding which standards to prioritize and how to communicate these priorities to students. Unlike traditional curriculum models—often overloaded with too many standards—our backward-mapped approach empowers teachers to focus on what matters most. With fewer, clearly defined priority standards, educators can provide students with the depth of instruction, practice, and feedback needed for true mastery.
 

Experience firsthand how understanding the UbD stages and focusing on priority standards can transform your curriculum, streamline your teaching, and unlock higher levels of student achievement.