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.”
identify the structures of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits;
S.1.13.C
compare ways that young animals resemble their parents.
S.4.13.B
differentiate between inherited and acquired physical traits of organisms.
S.8.13.B
describe the function of genes within chromosomes in determining inherited traits of offspring; and
BIO.7.A
identify components of DNA, explain how the nucleotide sequence specifies some traits of an organism, and examine scientific explanations for the origin of DNA;
BIO.8.B
predict possible outcomes of various genetic combinations using monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, including non-Mendelian traits of incomplete dominance, codominance, sex-linked traits, and multiple alleles.
BIO.8.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
predict possible outcomes of various genetic combinations using
dihybrid crosses
monohybrid crosses, including non-Mendelian traits of