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English 10 A/B

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Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
Language Arts Required Core
06020000050: Language Arts 10

Recommendation

Recommended Limited

Evaluation

English 10 A/B is an online course created by Edmentum. The course is aligned with the National Common Core Standards. The content of this course mostly matches the current Utah Core Standards (2023), but the alignment document provided connects to the previous core standards. A detailed breakdown of the curriculum compared to the new standards is not available.

The course is fully scripted and online, so it would work well for students in alternative school situations, such as homeschooling (provided someone could grade the work) or a residential student center. There are supplemental resources available to students, such as translation tools, a glossary, and a read-aloud tool. There are no supplemental resources for teachers since their primary purpose is to grade work, not do the instruction. Assessments included throughout the curriculum. Lesson objectives are assessed three times each during the course. Also, teachers have the ability to allow students to retake or redo assessments.

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Rubric : English Language Arts

Compliance with State Law (Required)

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628	Does Not Violate Law	NA	NA	May Violate Law
The content relies on a good mix of class and current texts. The texts seem relevant to today's world and are appropriate for students to read.
Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
This course only allows for adapting when teachers grade student submissions. The coursework is scripted and set. Teachers have little to no room for adjustments.
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
This course is fully online, and doesn't allow for any adjustment. It cannot be used in a variety of settings.
Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest	This item has not been graded.

Content

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Alignment	The content of this material is evidence-based and aligns with grade-level Utah core standards. It is current, well-researched, and referenced from reliable sources.	The content of this material is evidence-based or research-based. The material aligns with most grade-level Utah core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the Utah core standards.	The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level Utah core standards but is not evidence-based or research-based.	The content of this resource does not align with any of Utah's core standards.
This course is fully aligned with the National Common Core Standards, and the alignment guide provided connects to the previous Utah Core Standards, not the new ones for 2023. However, the content of this course would match our current standards fairly well and is appropriately difficult for students in 10th grade.
Navigation	Educators and students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. The material is well organized.	The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate the material.	The material is only usable with direct educator support due to a lack of clear instructions. Students will need educator support to navigate the material.	The instructions in the material are unclear, and navigation is difficult. The material is unorganized.
This course is paced so students go through in a specific order, and teachers do have the ability to adjust grades, but there aren't any guides for helping students who need differentiation.
Instructional Support	This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by providing problem or project-based content with integrated skills and concepts from various disciplines to help students make sense of the material. It also supports the learning needs of all students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, etc., by offering flexibility and maintaining high standards.	The material provides supplemental resources and some examples to educators of ways to deliver instruction. It contains a few of the following: scaffolding lesson plans, personalized/differentiated instruction, experiential learning, concept mapping, questioning techniques, and family involvement.	The material contains a limited amount of instructional support.	The material does not provide instructional support or examples for the educator.
The site is easy to navigate and understand.
Assessments	This item has not been graded.

Ethnic Studies Ethnic studies in core standards and curriculum should be a narrowly tailored incorporation of age-appropriate opportunities that naturally arise through education without pretextual effort in courses, programs, or activities where ethnic studies is not a primary focus. The material should incorporate a curriculum of people and cultures that reflect the state’s various demographics without commentary that seeks to violate the neutrality standard established in codes: 53B-1-118, 53G-2-103, 53G-2-104, 53G-2-105, 67-27-107,	This item has not been graded.

Shared Values and Character Traits	This item has not been graded.

Material Characteristics

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Physical Characteristics	This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals.	In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users.	The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable.	The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse.
This course is fully online, so no physical books are available for review. The online course is put together well and looks nice.
Technical Standards	This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description.	The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components.	The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period.	Student data privacy is at risk.
All that is needed is found in the course--it is fully scripted. Teachers only need to grade work and provide feedback to students.
Adaptability	The material is currently relevant and adaptable for educators and students. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners.	Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners.	The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners.	The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners.
Students can opt to have information read to them, and there are translation services built in. There are no supplemental resources for teachers since the course is scripted and teachers only grade work.

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