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.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
BIO.6.B
explain the process of cell specialization through cell differentiation, including the role of environmental factors; and
BIO.7.B
describe the significance of gene expression and explain the process of protein synthesis using models of DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA);
BIO.7.B — Breakout of skills
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
The student is expected to
describe the significance of gene expression
explain the process of protein synthesis using models of