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What is the difference between a learning target and an essential learning outcome?

• A learning target is the same as an essential learning outcome.
• An essential learning outcome is specific to a lesson, while a learning target is broader.
• A learning target focuses on long-term retention, while an essential learning outcome is lesson-specific.
• A learning target is specific to a lesson, while an essential learning outcome is broader and focuses on long-term retention.

How can teachers effectively communicate learning targets to students?

• By writing them on the board at the start of each lesson and referring to them throughout the lesson

• By including them in the lesson plan but not sharing with students.

• By discussing them only during parent-teacher meetings.

• By using complex language that students may not understand.

What should a teacher do if students are not meeting a learning target?

• Ignore the issue

• Blame the students

• Reflect on and adjust their teaching strategies

• Skip to the next topic

How do learning targets help teachers?

• By reducing the amount of grading they have to do

• By giving them a reason to assign more homework

• By guiding their instruction and helping them focus on what students need to learn

• By allowing students to struggle through a lesson

Why is it important to communicate learning targets to students?

• So students can ignore them

• So students know what they are learning and why it matters

• To make learning more confusing

• To discourage students

How should learning targets align with essential learning outcomes in a curriculum framework?

• Learning targets should be specific and measurable steps that directly support the achievement of essential learning outcomes.
• Learning targets should be broad and vague to allow for flexibility.
• Learning targets should focus solely on content delivery without considering outcomes.
• Learning targets should be unrelated to essential learning outcomes to encourage creativity.

Is this statement a Learning Target or ELO: "Students will be able to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula."

• Learning Target

• ELO

Is this statement a Learning Target or ELO: "Students will demonstrate proficiency in algebraic problem-solving skills."

• Learning Target

• ELO

How do learning targets and essential learning outcomes serve different purposes in the educational process?

• Learning targets are only used at the end of a course.
• Essential learning outcomes are only for standardized testing.
• Learning targets are the same as essential learning outcomes.
• Learning targets guide daily instruction, while essential learning outcomes define overall mastery expectations.

What will your Learning Target be tomorrow for your first period class?