A statement of a broad goal describing expectations for students in a subject matter at a particular grade or at the completion of schooling. Ibid.

defines what a child is supposed to know. For example, a child needs to know multiplication facts by fourth grade.

The content that all students should know and be able to do.

a broad learning expectation - often stated as a school-wide or grade-level expectation

Broadly stated expectations of what learners should know and be able to do in specific curricular areas.

A broad statement of what students should know and be able to do as a result of their study of a content area.

What students should know and be able to do; the overarching goal and theme.