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.8.4.B graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the line that models the relationship
Math.8.6.B model the relationship between the volume of a cylinder and a cone having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas
SS.8.15.D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights