Power+Standard+-+Definition

POWER STANDARD - HOPKINTON'S DEFINITION

**A power standard/competency* identifies the essential knowledge, skills (across various content areas), and understandings that students are expected to acquire.**


 * It is a prioritized standard; it is an essential component of the total curriculum.
 * If a student does not demonstrate proficiency in the power standard/competency, tiered supports are implemented.


 * We use the term 'competency' to distinguish a power standard that is required for high school graduation.