> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mindengage.gitbook.io/mindengage-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mindengage.gitbook.io/mindengage-docs/course-builder-templates/standards-aligned-prompt-sets.md).

# Standards-Aligned Prompt Sets

MindEngage’s template library page lists built-in standards-aligned prompt sets and explains how to customize, save, and reuse them.

| Template                                                       | Audience & Why Use It                                                                               | Core Components (Fragments)                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Default**                                                    | Universal – quick lecture outline when no specific standard is required.                            | Objectives · Prerequisites · Structure · Simulation Placeholders · Examples · Did-You-Know · Summary · Reflection · Glossary                                                                                             |
| **NGSS** *(Next Generation Science Standards, K-12 US)*        | Science teachers who need 3-Dimensional learning (Practices + Core Ideas + Cross-Cutting Concepts). | Phenomenon · Performance Expectations · DCIs · SEPs · CCCs · Inquiry Activity · Simulation Placeholder · Formative Assessment · Reflection & Connection                                                                  |
| **ISTE** *(International Society for Technology in Education)* | Any subject integrating technology, computational thinking, and digital citizenship.                | Empowered Learner Goals · Digital Citizenship · Computational-Thinking Task · Collaboration Activity · Creative Communication · Technology Integration · Simulation Placeholder · Assessment of Tech Skills · Reflection |
| **CCSS-Math** *(Common Core State Standards – Mathematics)*    | Math teachers needing coherence, modeling, and SMP alignment.                                       | Learning Objectives (with codes) · Prerequisite Knowledge · Concept Development Sequence · Mathematical Practices · Modeling Task · Worked Examples · Interactive Visualization · Practice Problems · Exit Ticket        |
| **ABET** *(US higher-ed engineering accreditation)*            | Engineering faculty documenting outcome evidence for accreditation reviews.                         | ABET Outcome Mapping · Learning Objectives · Realistic Constraints · Ethics/Professionalism · Team Activity · Experiment / Simulation · Lifelong Learning · Assessment & Rubric · Feedback & Improvement                 |
| **21st-Century Skills (P21)**                                  | Project-based or corporate courses targeting “4 Cs” & career readiness.                             | 4C Skill Focus · Critical-Thinking Challenge · Creativity Activity · Collaboration Structure · Communication Product · Info-Literacy · Tech Fluency · Life & Career Skill · 4C Assessment · Metacognitive Reflection     |

**1. Quick Primer on Each Standard**

* **NGSS** – US K-12 science framework that fuses scientific practices, core disciplinary ideas, and cross-cutting concepts. Lessons revolve around an anchoring phenomenon and student inquiry.
* **ISTE** – Global technology-integration standards. Emphasize empowered learners, computational thinking, creative communication, and ethical tech use.
* **CCSS-Math** – US math standards focusing on coherence across grades and eight Mathematical Practices (reasoning, modeling, precision, etc.).
* **ABET** – Engineering accreditation body. Programs must show evidence that graduates meet seven specific student outcomes covering design, ethics, teamwork, experimentation, lifelong learning, etc.
* **21st-Century Skills (P21/Battelle for Kids)** – Framework grouping Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication plus tech-fluency and life-skills required for modern workplaces.

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**2. Working With Templates in MindEngage**

| Action                                 | How to Do It                                                                                                      | Result                                                                           |
| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Select a built-in template**         | In *Course Builder ▸ Content Style = Custom* press **Template ▼** and pick “NGSS Template”, “ABET Template”, etc. | Prompt Builder pre-loads the fragments for that framework.                       |
| **Toggle fragments**                   | Check / un-check the box left of each fragment.                                                                   | Included pieces are compiled into the lesson prompt; unchecked ones are ignored. |
| **Edit fragment text**                 | Click directly in the description field; changes save live.                                                       | Tailor wording to your audience or insert placeholders (“%%FORMULA%%”).          |
| **Re-order fragments**                 | Drag the ︙ handle on the right.                                                                                   | The prompt generator respects your order.                                        |
| **Save customized set**                | Click **💾 Save As**, give it a name (e.g., “NGSS – Grade 8 Physics”), then **OK**.                               | A user-defined template appears in the dropdown and is stored on the server.     |
| **Update an existing custom template** | Choose it, edit, click **💾 Save**.                                                                               | Overwrites the stored template.                                                  |
| **Clone a different standard**         | Select any built-in, press **Save As**, then modify pieces.                                                       | Lets you build hybrids (e.g., NGSS + 21CS).                                      |
| **Delete a custom template**           | Select it ▸ **🗑 Delete**. Built-ins cannot be deleted.                                                           | Removes from server; built-ins remain available.                                 |