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.
Math.8.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication
Math.8.12.A solve real-world problems comparing how interest rate and loan length affect the cost of credit
Math.8.12.B calculate the total cost of repaying a loan, including credit cards and easy access loans, under various rates of interest and over different periods using an online calculator
Math.8.12.E identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods
Math.8.12.F analyze situations to determine if they represent financially responsible decisions and identify the benefits of financial responsibility and the costs of financial irresponsibility
SS.8.29.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 the United States
SS. 8.29.D identify bias and points of view created by the historical context surrounding an event
SS.8.29.E support a point of view on a social studies issue or event
SS.8.29.F evaluate the validity of a source based on corroboration with other sources and information about the author
TA.8.3.B discuss and implement a design process that includes planning, selecting digital tools to develop, test, and evaluate design limitations, and refining a prototype or model
TA.8.9.D evaluate the bias of digital information sources, including websites