Learning Targets, Criteria and Models of Student Work

Which one of these is the best example of a learning target?

• List five descriptors of Grendel's mother.

• Today I will understand the five main element of plot.

• I will find the derivative of a function.

• I can collect and present relevant data by independently constructing data tables and the appropriate types of graphs.data.

Models of strong and weak work should ______.

• be anonymous

• not be used in Honors and AP classes

• show only strengths

• provide all of the answers for the students.

Criteria can be used by the students to _________.

• ponder the importance of a good education

• memorize vocabulary

• create a cheat sheet

• self-assess

Criteria should include all of the following EXCEPT

• language from the standard.

• the answers to the next test.

• language that explains characteristics of work.

• guiding questions that explain the criteria.

Learning targets ______________.

• use complicated language to challenge the students' ability to think

• state what the student will learn and be able to do

• are the same as criteria

• should not be measurable