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.
Science.5.2.B analyze data by identifying any significant features, patterns, or sources of error
Science.5.5.A identify and use patterns to explain scientific phenomena or to design solutions
ELAR.5.6.C make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures
Music.5.1.D identify and label small and large musical forms such as abac, AB, and ABA; rondo; and theme and variations presented aurally in simple songs and larger works