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Coverage Audit
Takes a curriculum framework and a statutory or accreditation requirement list; produces a coverage table, gap summary, and CSV showing which framework content covers each requirement and where gaps exist.
Sources
- Webb, N. L. (1997) — Criteria for Alignment of Expectations and Assessments in Mathematics and Science Education, CCSSO Research Monograph No. 6: canonical alignment framework defining coverage dimensions (categorical concurrence, depth-of-knowledge, range, balance) used in this skill's classification of match strength.
- Porter, A. C. et al. (2002) — Measuring the content of instruction: Uses in research and practice, Educational Researcher 31(7), 3–14: curriculum mapping methodology for comparing intended vs enacted curricula across frameworks — the basis for this skill's row-per-requirement approach.
How to use it in your lesson
For the best results with EvidenceLesson, give it:
- framework — The curriculum framework being audited. Accepts band-tagged JSON from Developmental Band Translator, or plain markdown/text with competencies and learning targets identified.
- requirements — The statutory or accreditation requirement list. Accepts markdown, CSV, or plain text. Each requirement should be identifiable by number or label.
- framework_name (optional) — Human-readable name of the framework being audited.
- requirements_source (optional) — Name of the statutory or accreditation body.
- band_filter (optional) — Restrict audit to specific bands only.