POWER STANDARDS

• THOSE WE CONSIDER VERY IMPORTANT

OR CRITICAL TO STUDENTS LEARNING THAT
TEACHERS OUGHT TO REALLY TEACH THIS IN
CLASS COMPARES TO LEARNING STANDARDS
WHICH STUDENTS CAN STUDY ON THEIR OWN.
 Must TEACH

 Must LEARN
 DETERMINING POWER STANDARDS
 ENDURANCE – does the standard address the
knowledge skills and understanding that will
endure throughout the students career and
professional life
 LEVERAGE – does it address knowledge, skills and
understanding that will be of value in multiple
content areas
 NECCESITY – does it provides the essential
knowledge and skills and understanding that the
students need to succeed in the next grade year
level