Standards Based Teaching and Learning

SBG Philosophy and DuFour's 4 Questions

1. What do we want students to know and be able to do?

  • Priority standards

  • I can statements/KUDOS

  • Rubrics

2. How will we know if they know it?

  • Frequent formative checks for understanding

  • Robust and timely feedback

  • Self-reporting

3. What will we do if they do not know it?

  • Reteaching & Reassessing

4. What will we do if they already know it?

  • Enriching and appropriate placement

5. What do learners need to know about themselves, and what do we need to know about each learner?

6. What pathways are available for students to use for learning


Standards Based Teaching and Learning PLC Checklist


How to Unpack Standards?


Guidelines to Develop Curriculum Depth and Complexity


My Foray Into Standards Based Grading


Making Differentiation a Habit (Standards Based Teaching and Learning AND Inclusion Strategies)


15 Fixes for Broken Grades