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.
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.
Math.7.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication
Math.7.14.C create and organize a financial assets and liabilities record and construct a net worth statement
Math.7.14.F analyze and compare monetary incentives, including sales, rebates, and coupons
SS.7.20.A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas
SS.7.20.D identify bias and points of view from the historical context surrounding an event that influenced the participants
SS.7.20.E support a point of view on a social studies issue or event
SS.7.20.F evaluate the validity of a source based on corroboration with other sources and information about the author
TA.7.9.D evaluate how various types of media, including social media, and technology can be used to exaggerate and misrepresent information