Which of the following statements are true about a coherent curriculum?

1.It is well organised and purposefully designed to facilitate learning.

2.It is free of academic gaps and needless repetitions.

3.It is aligned across lessons, courses, subject areas and grade levels.

A1 and 3

B1 and 2

C2 and 3

D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are true of a coherent curriculum, giving the full combination 1, 2 and 3.

A coherent curriculum is well organised and purposefully designed to facilitate learning.

It is free of academic gaps and needless repetitions, so content flows without holes or overlaps.

It is aligned across lessons, courses, subject areas and grade levels, forming a connected whole.

Such alignment ensures that what is taught at one stage prepares learners for the next.

Coherence is closely tied to curriculum alignment, where objectives, instruction and assessment match one another.

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