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Historically, there has been a gap between local curriculum and what appears on nationally-norm, standardized tests. As a result, schools have begun to align local curriculum with those national tests. What are the implications of local versus national curriculum and assessment?

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This solution provides calculations providing assessment and curriculum. It discusses the gap between local curriculum and the national-norm, standardized tests. It discusses how schools will align local curriculum with the national tests. The solution is given in 79 words.

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