What is the purpose of Calibration?
Calibration is an ongoing process to regulate and align specific aspects of maps (map style, map elements, vocabulary) to ensure all curriculum maps are useful, usable, readable, and consistent in design. Maps that have not been calibrated are difficult to read, understand, and extract data in a meaningful way. The refinement process will be hindered and/or even stalled preventing possible revision points that should result in improved student achievement. The calibration process begins with the development of clearly defined criteria often in the form of a checklist or rubric. The instrument should focus on a single aspect of the curriculum map for each investigation. Effective calibration results in maps that are readable by all, independent of the author.
