The purpose of curriculum mapping is to design a cohesive, linear program of study that focuses upon the main ideas students need to learn before graduation. My school does use curriculum mapping within each department. For example, my department (the mathematics department) will meet and discuss the skills needed for students to be successful in AP Calculus. Once we have established the necessary skills, we begin a top-down design of which topics/ideas should be covered in which year. The goal of this process in my school is to improve student achievement and better prepare our students for college.
Curriculum mapping is directly related to curriculum change and the ideas we have discussed in class. Curriculum mapping causes those involved to take a holistic view of what is being taught in the classroom. Thus, curriculum mapping forces administrators and teachers to focus on the big ideas and essential questions within each content area.
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I believe curriculum mapping forces administrators and teachers to focus on the essential questions in each content area as well. In my district we use curriculum mapping and it is so much easier to understand and follow.
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