Secondary Education Glossary
25 essential terms — because precise language is the foundation of clear thinking in Secondary Education.
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A plan providing accommodations for students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to ensure equitable access.
The biological, cognitive, social, and emotional changes during the teenage years that influence learning and behavior.
The systematic process of gathering evidence about student learning to inform instruction and evaluate achievement.
A curriculum planning approach that begins with desired outcomes and works backward to determine assessments and instruction.
An instructional model combining face-to-face classroom instruction with online digital learning activities.
A hierarchical framework classifying cognitive skills into six levels: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating.
Programs combining academic and technical instruction to prepare students for specific career pathways and post-secondary options.
Instruction that leverages students' cultural backgrounds and experiences as assets for meaningful learning.
The planned sequence of instruction encompassing content, skills, learning experiences, and assessments for a course or program of study.
An instructional approach that tailors teaching methods, content, and assessments to meet the diverse needs of learners.
A model in which students study new content at home via videos or readings and engage in active learning during class time.
Low-stakes assessment conducted during learning to monitor progress and provide feedback for instructional adjustment.
The practice of educating all learners together in general education environments with appropriate supports.
A legally mandated document outlining specialized instruction and services for a student with a disability under IDEA.
The theory and practice of teaching, including instructional methods, strategies, and approaches used to facilitate learning.
A collaborative group of educators who meet regularly to analyze data, share strategies, and improve instructional practice.
A pedagogy in which students learn by actively investigating real-world problems and challenges over extended periods.
A multi-tiered system of support providing increasingly intensive instruction and intervention based on student need.
Temporary instructional supports provided to help students achieve learning goals, gradually removed as competence increases.
The stage of formal education between primary school and higher education, typically for students ages 11 to 18.
A grading system that reports student mastery of specific learning standards rather than averaging all assignment scores.
An evaluation at the end of an instructional period measuring cumulative student achievement against learning goals.
The practice of sorting secondary students into different academic pathways based on ability or prior achievement.
Vygotsky's concept of the range between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance.