A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
A knowledge and skills statement is a broad statement of what students must know and be able to do. It generally begins with a learning strand and ends with the phrase “The student is expected to:” Knowledge and skills statements always include related student expectations.
Demonstrated Proficiency of ELA.K.1.D
Use an observational checklist while observing a student in different settings throughout the day. The observation checklist might include the following:
The student
works well with others in partners and in group work.
raises his hand during group discussions.
takes turns during group discussions.
takes turns during games or during transitional activities (lining up, using the restroom, etc.).
gives appropriate responses during discussions.
listens to others before responding.
This type of observational checklist may include a scale. For example, the student may receive a + for consistently, a * for inconsistently, or a - for never.
Glossary Support for ELA.K.1.D
Students should understand that working productively with others requires a shared agreement of not only the goals of the partnership but also the expectations for behavior and process for working and communicating together. These established guidelines can encourage the development of a sense of personal accountability and respect as students understand that their individual actions can impact the collective success of the group.
two or more people working together to create or produce something; the ability to work productively with others for a particular purpose