Strong alignment between objectives, assessment, teaching, and learning activities is evident Evidence of effectiveness with high-achieving students has been documented. The curriculum unit promotes active student involvement in the learning process. The format of the curriculum unit is explicit, well-sequenced, and easy to follow. The writers have provided opportunities for talent development. Opportunities for varied student products are available.
Related resources are varied and authentic.
A variety of instructional strategies is evident. A student evaluation component is available. If the submitter is not the author of the curriculum unit, he or she is responsible for securing permission to enter the unit into competition. All involved in writing or submitting a unit will receive award certificates. One award will be provided for each winning unit.