A curriculum framework is part of an outcome-based education or standards based education reform design. The framework is the second step, defining clear, high standards which will be achieved by all students. The curriculum is then aligned to the standards, and students are assessed against the standards.
A curriculum framework is a component of outcome-based education or standards-based education reform design. The framework defines clear, high expectations that all students should achieve. Curriculum is then aligned to these standards, and student performance is assessed against them.