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.
describe the relationship between the structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and
describe the relationship between structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and
describe the relationship between structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and
explain the relationship between the structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and
explain the relationship between the structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and
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.7.7.A represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations that simplify to the form y = mx + b
Math.7.8.C use models to determine the approximate formulas for the circumference and area of a circle and connect the models to the actual formulas
SS.7.10.C describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution
SS.7.14.A describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels