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Meeting 6 of 18
Deconstructing the Essential Standard
Clarifying what students must know and be able to do.
Meeting plan
Agenda
| Time | Focus |
|---|---|
| 0β5 min | Revisit the selected essential standard. |
| 5β15 min | Identify key concepts, skills, vocabulary, and rigor. |
| 15β35 min | Break the standard into learning targets. |
| 35β43 min | Draft student-friendly βI canβ statements. |
| 43β45 min | Decide which learning targets are most important to assess. |
Why This Meeting Matters
Teams often think they agree on a standard until they start defining what proficiency actually looks like. This meeting creates shared clarity.