Before writing, identify the specific kind of learning required. Most experts categorize targets into four primary types:
: Factual information, procedural knowledge, and conceptual understandings (e.g., "I can list the parts of a cell"). Targets
In education, are student-friendly descriptions of what students should know and be able to do by the end of a lesson. Unlike broad standards, targets break learning into manageable "chunks" that provide a clear destination for both teachers and students. 1. Classify the Target Type Before writing, identify the specific kind of learning
Effective targets are written from the student's perspective to promote ownership of learning. Crafting and Using Learning Targets and conceptual understandings (e.g.