Finalizing e us & eos

Finalizing EUs & EOsOctober 14, 2014

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Essential Outcomes

Learning Targets

EUs, EOs, & LTs

EUs, EOs, & LTsEnduring Understandings

• Why are we studying this?

• What is the big idea?

Essential Outcomes

• What will students know and be able to do?


Why are we studying this?

What is the big idea?

-The students understand that…

UNDERSTANDING

• “To understand a topic or subject is to be able to use knowledge and skill wisely and effectively.”

• “An understanding is the successful result of trying to understand- the resultant grasp of an unobvious idea, an inference that makes meaning of many discrete (and perhaps seemingly insignificant) elements of knowledge.”

McTighe and Wiggins, 2005, 43.

What is an EU (Enduring Understanding)?

An Enduring Understanding is a full sentence generalization based on “transferable, big ideas at the heart of the discipline and in need of uncoverage” (McTighe and Wiggins, 2004, 24).

Actions Steps for Creating an EU


EXAMPLES OF EUs

STRONG EXAMPLE• “Students will understand that mathematical models must be viewed critically so they do not mislead us.” (McTighe & Wiggins, 2005, 64).

NOT AN EU:• “Students will

understand how to review a mathematical model for its appropriateness to real-life situations” (McTighe & Wiggins, 2005, 64).

• “Students will understand that novelists often provide insights about human experience and inner life through fictional means”(McTighe & Wiggins, 2004, 64).

• Students will explain how a work of fiction is reflective of the human experience.

• “Students will understand that “the world is becoming increasingly dependent by a marketplace fueled on credit” (Schneck & Tesi, 2009).

• “Students will be able to explain the relationship between interest and credit” (Schneck & Tesi, 2009).

MASTERY MANAGER FORMATTING

Enduring Understandings: • Course Level EU# - text separated by spaces

English II Prep EU1- Students will understand that novelists often provide insights about human experience and inner life through fictional means.

Consumer Education EU3 - Students will understand that the world is becoming increasingly dependent by a marketplace fueled on credit.

What is an Essential Outcome?

An Essential Outcome includes the information needed to achieve the big idea, including:

• Building blocks for the desired understandings

• Knowledge acquired from the facts & concepts in instructional activities

• Skills (both simple techniques & complex procedures

LTHS PLC Glossary, 2012, 4.

Actions Steps for Creating an E0


EXAMPLES OF EOs

STRONG EXAMPLE• “Students will understand how to evaluate a mathematical model for its appropriateness to real-life situations” (McTighe & Wiggins, 2005, 64).

POOR EXAMPLE:• “Students can define

mathematical modeling.”

• “Students can give an example of a mathematical model.” (McTighe & Wiggins, 2005, 64).

• Students will explain how a work of fiction is reflective of the human experience.

• Students can identify a work of fiction.

• “Students will be able to explain the relationship between interest and credit” (Schneck & Tesi, 2009).

• Students can define interest, interest rate, and give examples of interest rates.

• Students can define credit.

Learning Targets

MASTERY MANAGER FORMATTING

Essential Outcomes: •Unit Name EO# - text separated by spaces

Fiction EO3- Students will be able to explain how a work of

fiction is reflective of the human experience.

Consumer Credit EO1- Students will be able to explain the

relationship between interest and credit.


Why are we studying this?

What is the big idea?

-The students understand that…

MM Formatting:Course Level EU# - text separated by spaces

EUs, EOs, & LTsConsumer Education EU3- Students will understand that the world is becoming increasingly dependent by a marketplace fueled on credit.

Consumer Credit EO1- Students will be able to explain the relationship between interest and credit.

Consumer Credit EO1.LT1- Students can define interest, interest rate, and give examples of interest rates.

Consumer Credit EO1.LT2- Students can define credit.

REFERENCES

McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G. (2004). Understanding by design:

Professional development workbook. Alexandria, Virginia: ASCD.

McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G. (2nd ed) (2005). Understanding by design.

Columbus, Ohio: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Schneck, S. & Tesi, V. (2009). Financial literacy. Englishtown, New

Jersey: Freehold Regional High School District.