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(p. 238) c  The learning plan makes clear to students what they will be learning, what is expected of them (i.e., their performance goals) and how their work will be evaluated. c  Diagnostic assessments are used in the beginning to check for potential misunderstandings and predictable performance (skill) errors. c  The learning plan is designed to engage students, with special emphasis on the opening lessons and activities. c  The learning plan is designed to equip learners with the prerequisite experiences necessary to understand the Big Ideas, and the needed information and skills upon which the understandings and performances depend. c  Opportunities are provided to students to rethink their prior and emerging understandings, and to revise work based on feedback and guidance. c  Ongoing assessments of individual and group progress provide students with feedback and guidance. c  The learning has been personalized to accommodate the variety of learners' interests, styles, and abilities by differentiating content, process, and products. c  The sequence of learning activities has been organized to maximize student engagement and productivity.
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Source: //Understanding by Design, Professional Development Workbook//. Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins, 2004.