Learning Targets

The purpose of this page is to provide resources to support administrators understanding and facilitation of the the instructional strategy: Learning Targets.

Webinar and Resources Learning Targets Webinar: Helping Students Aim for Understanding in Today's Lesson Learning Targets Webinar Handouts (PDF) Learning Targets Webinar Additional Resources (PDF) Article (Writing Student Friendly...)  Article: (Knowing Your Learning Target) PowerPoints and Videos How to Deconstruct Standards for Learning Targets (Regional Teacher Partners) - added 11/11/2012 Setting Clear Learning Targets (Russell County Schools) added 11/11/2012 Learning Targets Part I - Elementary Grade Levels Learning Targets Part I - John Wallace Learning Targets Part I - Martin Kellogg COP Learning Targets & Differentiation - NHS Learning Targets Part II - Elementary (VIDEO) Learning Targets Part II - Elementary (PPT) Learning Targets Part II - Middle School Learning Targets Part I and Part II Criteria for Success Rubric Supporting Documents  Learning Targets Lesson Planning Guide (9 Step Process) Learning Targets Lesson Design (Quick Template)  How To Design Learning Targets Learning Targets (Exit Slip)	**New Learning Targets aligned to CCSS Web Resources: ​Module 1 is a helpful explanation video  Published on Web: 10/26/2012 1:08 PM Module 1: Learning Targets Module 2: Learning Targets (continued) Tuning Protocol Framework Module 3: Assessment Literacy You may need the latest version of Flash Player installed to view the modules. Click HERE to download the latest version of Flash Player. Learning Targets Images and Examples Learning Targets Aligned to Deconstructed CCSS  - Provides many examples of how learning targets are created to support the CCSS.  Watching Module 1 above frist, then reviewing these CCSS Learning Targets helps to better understand Kentucky's process. Specific Learning Target Example: Video View Mathematics Teacher Jessica Addison, from Todd County High School, implement learning targets in her classroom, as well as demonstrate effective differentiation.  Also contains interviews from students.
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Verbs for defining Learning Targets

Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation
counts	associates	applies	analyzes	Arranges	appraises
defines	compares	calculates	breaks down	categorizes	assesses
describes	computes	changes	constructs	combines	compares
draws	contrasts	classifies	detects	compiles	concludes
indicates	converts	completes	diagrams	composes	criticizes
labels	defends	demonstrates	discriminates	creates	critiques
matches	differentiates	discovers	groups	designs	determines
names	distinguishes	employs	points out	develops	evaluates
outlines	Estimates	examines	separates	devises	grades
points to	explains	illustrates	transforms	formulates	judges
produces	extends	manipulates		generalizes	measures
quotes	extrapolates	modifies		generates	justifies
reads	generalizes	operates		integrates	ranks
recalls	gives examples	practices		organizes	rates
recites	infers	predicts		plans	selects
records	interprets	prepares		prescribes	supports
selects	interpolates	relates		proposes	tests
tabulates	rewrites	shows		rearranges
traces	summarizes	solves		reconstructs
writes	translates	uses		reorganizes
		utilize		revises
				specifies
				tells