[Video] Unpacking an Educational Standard

A process used by educators to translate standards (such as the US Common Core) into lessons is called unpacking standards. It assists teachers in planning lessons and teaching strategies by breaking it down. It identifies (1) what students need to know and (2) what they need to do to demonstrate they are meeting the standard. To unpack a standard, it’s easiest to look at the verbs in the standard such as explain, compare, or construct. These verbs help you identify skills. The nouns in the standard help you identify the content that students should be learning.