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.
S.K.13.C
identify and record the changes from seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit in a simple plant life cycle; and
S.1.13.B
record observations of and describe basic life cycles of animals, including a bird, a mammal, and a fish; and
S.2.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:
S.2.13.D
investigate and describe some of the unique life cycles of animals where young animals do not resemble their parents, including butterflies and frogs.
S.3.13.B
explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.