- Please read this article about the Curriculum Mapping Model
- Create a rubric for evaluating each curriculum mapping tool
- Explore each of the curriculum mapping tools linked below and make a list of the pros and cons of each for class comparison and discussion. Due Tuesday.
Commercial mapping systems accessible via the Internet:
| Curriculum Mapper | www.curriculummapper.com |
| Rubicon Atlas | www.rubiconatlas.com |
| Tech Paths | www.techpaths.com |
Curriculum Mapping Research
Is there research to support curriculum mapping’s usage generates positive-change results? Click here for more information regarding the answer to this question and a sample selection of investigative research.
Material taken from: www.curriculummapping101.com
Curriculum Mapping Tool Comparison Rubric
Please use the following rubric to compare each of the tools. Use numbers for each criterion, check the winner in each category or measure each with your own comparison scale. The choice is yours. Please have notes about each criterion to verbally share. We will discuss your results on Tuesday.
| CRITERIA | Curriculum Mapper | Rubicon Atlas | Tech Paths | Questions / Comments |
| Data generated by system (Graphs) | 3 | 3 | 3 | Many strengths for each system, can customize reports in different ways |
| K-12 Span | 3 | 3 | 3 | All had complete span |
| Example Schools(Similar Demographics) | 3 | 3 | 3 | All had good examples |
| Standards-based (Aligned) | 1 | 3 | 2 | Atlas only product explored |
| Track Concepts Through Disciplines | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Customer Support | 3 – did not get a hold of a person, did get a call back | 3 – 3 minutes | 3 – 12 minutes | Time to talk to support person 1PM PST |
| Assessment | 3 | 1 | 2 | Curriculum Mapper has grade book |
| Cost | Number of students vs. teachers active in the system, create a detailed rating for cost comparison | |||
| Migration of Data(If account closed) | 3 | 3 | 3 | Can retreive data as needed, may need to get details for specifics |
| Bonus Features(What comes with the package)
(Possible add-ons) |
Designed by teachers, oldest more data | Individual crafted templates and multilingual | Charting data of standards addressed | |
| Initial Impression of Web Site | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Support | 1 – did not get a hold of a person, did get a call back | 3 – 3 minutes | 2 – 12 minutes | |
| Navigation | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Integrated grading system with Mapping | 3 | 1 | 1 | Grading system tied into the system or not, more needs to be compared between the products |
| Lesson and template flexibility (e.g. UBD) | 2 | 3 | 2 | Tech Paths will rollover units to the next year |
| Location | 1 – Rhode Island | 3 – Oregon | 1 – Pennsylvania | Time zone, support, understand culture. Curriculum mapper available until 9PM |
| TOTALS | 31 | 38 | 28 |
Capital High School 