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Targets Today

Effective targets are written from the student's perspective to promote ownership of learning. Crafting and Using Learning 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

: Using knowledge to solve problems, analyze, or compare (e.g., "I can compare two different government systems").

: Demonstrating a physical or performance-based ability (e.g., "I can measure liquid volume using a graduated cylinder").

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").

: Creating a tangible artifact to demonstrate mastery (e.g., "I can build a working electrical circuit"). 2. Formulate with "I Can" Statements